FIFTY YEARS OF AFRICA’S INDEPENDENCE.
“Cinquantenaire”
It is now half a Century since most African countries got independence from direct colonial rule. A network for African’s Unity, together with a number of African organizations have organized events to observe the 50 years of independence in a remarkable manner.
United by the common history and common destiny, Africans have united to make the year 2010 a turning point in as far as fostering the unity of Africans for the common goal of African emancipation is concerned. The initiators have invited the Africa Diaspora i.e. individuals and African organizations from different parts of Africa who are based in Sweden and African students to play a role in making this project a success.
In cooperation with the ABF, initiators of this project are organizing a range of events from 1st-07th August 2010 in Stockholm. These events include; presentations, lectures and panel debates by highly knowledgeable, qualified and experienced researchers. There will be exhibitions of African visual art, film shows, children’s entertainment activities, traditional dance shows, fashion shows, African food, cultural events and an African music gala night.
The year 2010 is symbolic for it marks the beginning of an annual undertaking for the unity of all Africans in Sweden united to promote African values and culture, reminding themselves of the African history, looking at the challenges and possibilities of Africa’s development with a view to increasing the role of African Diaspora in Africa’s development.
COMING EVENTS:
A. Lectures and panel debates, cultural exhibitions, traditional dance and film-shows will take place on 6th August from 1200 – 1800.
Lectures include
1. The history of Africa; before, during and post-colonial times
Exhibitions:
2. Visual Art work of African men and women which illustrate Africa’s history through poetic skills. Books on development of democracy and the struggle for justice and human rights issues will also be exhibited as part of the entertainment.
3. Traditional dances featuring Kora and Djembe will be part of the entertainment
4. The whole day will offer children’s entertainment activities in different halls.
The venue is ABF Huset, Sundbyberg, Esplanaden 3C. Entrance is free.
B. African Music gala /dance on 7 th August 2010, Bromma nöjes palats, ULVSUNDAVÄGEN 106 BROMMA from 20:00:00-06:00. Enrence is 100 kr (including African buffet).
AIM
The Aim is to unite all Africans living in Sweden and make remarkable GOLDEN JUBILEE of African independence with a unique display of unity and Africa’s history from a neutral perspective.
The organizers intend to present an overview of Africa’s development under the 50 years of independence and focus on Africa’s challenges with a view to identifying opportunities for cooperation which can contribute to Africa’s democracy development, sustainable social, economic development and total independence in a globalized world.
Project Coordinators:
1. Samson Mande Tel. 0762604178 E.post. samman.2020@gmail.com
2. Awal Akime Tel: 0706722036 E.post: aaakimey@comhem.se
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