The 2008 Nigerian Igbo and Ghana Fests will both take place on July 26 on two different Chicago Parks. The Igbo Fest will take place at the Warren Park, located at 6601 N.Western Avenue, Chicago, IL, starting at 2 and officially ending at 9:30PM. The 2008 Ghana fest will take place at the Washignton Park, starting at 11 AM and ending at 10PM.
The Golden voice of Guinea shines in Chicago
by Afrique staff
The highly regarded West African singer, Sekouba Bambino, considered to be the "golden voice of guinea", performed in Chicago on a concert organized by the Ile Afrika Productions on June 15th. The show, which was disproportionately packed with beautiful Fulani women dressed in expensive looking African attires, was a celebration of the traditional Guinean music, which sekouba Bambino is considered to be a first rate representative. Dressed in elaborate and equally expensive looking African apparel, Bambino performed with an impressive skill level that befits his title as the "golden voice of Conakry". Still, there was an unfortunate two hour delay from when the show was supposed to have started at the North Winthrop Swift Specialty School.
The delay apparently disappointed some in the audience. However, when Bambino finally appeared at the stage, around 1AM, the large number of his apparent die-hard female fans seemed to have instantly forgiven and forgotten the long delay; they jumped to their feet and began dancing excitingly and shouting words of affection to the popular singer. The males in the audience, on the other hand, though there was a conspicuous shortage of them, also seemed very much pleased with the stage arrival of the great bambino, a beloved artist from the tropics, who undoubtedly deserves the appropriate title of "Golden Voice.
The Salvation Army has received a $5 Million grant from an anonymous donor. The money will be used for the capital campaign to build the Ray and Joan kroc Corps Community Center in Chicago.
Vice President for Student Affairs of Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) to retire after twenty years of service.
Dr. Melvin C. Terrel, a long time member of the Northeaster Illinois University will retire after twenty years of service as a Professor and Administrator. NEIU President stated in a press release that he is "deeply graceful for Dr. Terrell's outstanding service and contributions to Northeastern Illinois University." Dr. Terrell, who first earned his B.S. Ed. Degree in History from the Chicago State University, and later went on to get a doctorate in black studies from Southern Illinois university at Carbondale in 1978 and continued his postdoctoral studies at Harvard University and The University of Virginia. In his position as Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Terrell was able to assist hundreds of thousands of black and Hispanic students reach their full potential. "I have been privileged" he said "of having been part of the NEIU community for 20 years" He concluded by stating that he believes that "the office of Student Affairs will benefit over time from new leadership and fresh ideas"
Non-Profit Organization sends Young Adults to College with Priceless Gifts and Life Lessons.
On July 27, 2008, Better Love Yourself Inc (BLY), a Chicago non-profit organization will host an event at the Green Dolphin St. Restaurant, at 2200 N. Ashland, Chicago, IL. from 2:00PM to 9PM, with the goal of assisting young college bound women and men with dormitory, and off-campus living supplies. BLY, founded by Terrisa Griffin, a well known Chicago singer, mentors and addresses issues impacting college bound students including self esteem, physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental wellness.
Ms. Griffin, the founder and executive of BLY, was born in a family filled with singers and has always been destined for stardom. She has found stardom to a degree. For example, she has sold out nightspots around the country and opened up for some of the biggest names in music, including Patti LaBelle, Issa Hayes, Roberta Flack, etc. What is more important for Terisa Griffin, however, is that she is able to help the next generation of college bound men and women achieve and maximize their full potential. This, she says, is the singular goal of the "Better Love Yourself" organization. The gathering, dubbed "Trunk Event", will offer a day of pampering and music for the soul to Chicago's young college bounds Adults. Contact persons are Christi Harber, 773-826-8605 and David Nobel, 773-826-8609.
