Africa Mid Year Dinner 2010
Friday, 30 July 2010 02:43
The 1st Annual Africa Mid Year Dinner was held on the 24th of July 2010 at Jika International Hotel in Patrons enjoyed a three course dinner, and live entertainment. There were raffles featured which were sponsored by Apex Beauty and Nail Supplies and Natsai Mbire The event was hosted by the hostess with the mostest Poni Tongun! Entertainment was provided by upcoming local African Australian artists, Riv and The Sixtet, The African Star Dance & Drumming Company/Asanti Dance Theatre featuring Tariro Mavondo who also performed some heart felt "spoken word" that touched the audience, DJ Rasta and comedian Tshaka Chondo. Building on the success of the 1st Africa Ball’s held in December 2009 the Mid Year Dinner promised to be a great event and we are glad to announce it more than lived up to expectations. The vision is to bring together professionals from diverse backgrounds and cross-cultures for an evening of social and professional networking. The idea is to encourage and celebrate continuing contributions and achievements of African professionals and business owners in mainstream There is an increase in emerging entrepreneurs and an increase in various and diverse professional disciplines and we identified a need to link these people in a social and relaxed environment. There has also been an increase in the number students graduating from higher learning institutions who need support and guidance and this provides an opportunity to meet potential mentors and create a support network
Riv is a year 12 student studying voice at Vic College of Arts Secondary School. She hopes to become a successful recording artist. Winning the 2010 "Future Leaders Jazz" award has been a highlight this year. Riv Ngwenya is a fine young singer who presents a great night of jazz, soul and R&B music with her band. Riv and her band performed at various venues across This group of talented musicians enjoy playing together and hope to enjoy successful music careers.
African Star Dance & Drumming Company /Asanti Dance Theatre
Shabba is a professional dancer from Ghana Africa. His styles include Traditional, Contemporary, Comedy, Acrobatics, RnB and Hip Hop. Shabba was a member of Asanti Dance Theatre in Ghana West Africa, where he performed all over Ghana. .
Shabba has now arrived in Australia and is an active member of Asanti Dance Theatre Australia, The African Royal Drummers and now his very own African Star Dance & Drumming Company where he is continuing his performing and teaching. He is also running workshops to school children and community groups at various locations around Melbourne.
Founded in
company that have worked with professionals, students and travellers from around the world. They play, teach, perform and entertain leaving a long lasting impression on those who cross their paths. Asanti Dance Theatre has quickly evoked interest from the Australian public and continues to grow rapidly. They explore cross cultural boundaries and links through African drumming and dance combined with Australian cultural beliefs and practices. They aim to encourage togetherness, understanding and peace among all Australians.
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