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Echoes of Africa 2004 Festival in Philadelphia United States of America

AFRICOM and other African organizations like ACANA in conjunction with the office of Councilwoman, Jannie L. Blackwell hosted another successful African Festival in Philadelphia on June 25 and 26, 2004. Our staff was there to bring you the coverage with exclusive shots as usual

TRADITIONAL LEADERS


MASQUERADE SHOW by African Theater USA and United African Artists

PARADE OF AFRICAN COUNTRIES: The parade of flags in representation of all African Countries.


HOW IT HAPPENED: Festivities started on June 25 with a pre-event reception where Mr. Peter Ogbeche delivered an inspiring lecture. On July 26, the festival continued with a brunch reception at the Philadelphia Zoo where Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell presented some community leaders and officials with awards for their contribution in empowering the African Refugee and communities. Some of the dignitaries in attendance include the Ambassadors and Representatives of several countries such as Mali, Liberia, Haiti, etc. Festivities then moved to the Malcolm X park where there was a parade of flags of African nations followed by the sitting of dignitaries, speeches, and cultural display by various artists including the Masquerade entertainment by the African Theater Troupe and United African Artists.  

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Ambassador Diof of Mali during the brunch reception

 

Commerce Director, Majenzie at the reception

Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell delivers her address at the brunch reception

 

Dr. Jude Iheoma, President of AFRICOM makes a speech during the brunch

 

Senator Hughes Representative

 

Diplomatic Representative from Liberia

The Moderator

 

Chika

 

Our publisher and Editor, Oliver Mbamara, Esq., in a chat with Councilwoman Blackwell


Award Recipients

 

Dancers led by Oyin

Community Leaders

 

Cheryl and friends

 

The audience

 

At the brunch reception

 

Food was available

 

Dignitaries in a procession at the commencement of festivities at Malcolm X park.

 

Masquerade and dancers. 

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