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Africa-America Institute’s 21st Annual Awards Dinner 2005 in New York. 

Africa-America Institute Annual Dinner: The Africa-America Institute’s 21st Annual Awards Dinner was held at the Madarin Oriental in Columbus Circle New York.  


Ms Mora McLean, President & CEO-AAI


President Kagame of Rwanda

 AFRICAN ENTERTAINMENT: A group of Rwandan dancers and musicians entertain the audience during the event.


ABOUT THE EVENT: Africa-America Institute’s 21st Annual Awards Dinner was held at the Madarin Oriental in Columbus Circle New York. 

The AAI Award for African National Achievement was presented to President Paul Kagame, on behalf of the People of Rwanda. In just 10 years, the Rwandan people have moved from genocide and anarchy toward peace and economic viability; progressed toward democratization and good governance; strengthened private enterprise and entrepreneurship; and made great strides in the field of education. 

AAI President Mora Mclean reminded the world at the dinner to continue to acknowledge and build on this extraordinary progress that gives cause for optimism about the future of the African continent. 

Also honored with the AAI Excellence in Media Award was Dele Olojede former foreign editor, Newsday & 2005 Pulitzer Prize Winner. Others were Betty Bigombe of The World Bank Uganda, Jonathan Lifa of Chevron Corporation & Roger Wilkins of George Mason University

The evening was hosted by CNN Johannesburg Bureau Chief Charlene Hunter-Gault.

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Oyiza Adaba with Actor Chris Tucker

 

Rwandan Artist on stage

 

Stella: Rwandan beauty


 

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