Africa in April extends events with dance and dinner party
For the first time in 10 years, the Africa in April Cultural Awareness Festival is extending its celebration beyond its traditional four-day schedule.
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April 2024
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Africa in April festival pays tribute to Gambia
“Everybody got a festival celebrating their own heritage and ethnicity,” David Acey said. “So, our efforts in the early ’60s was to develop something that could get our people into their history and culture.”
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April 2022
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The To-Do List: Festival season is here! Plus, Waxahatchee plays Crosstown Theater
This week, spring festivals feature everything from gardening and music to beer and African culture. Plus, Ghanaian rapper Ata Kak plays Crosstown Arts, and Memphis Botanic Garden hosts a giant egg hunt with some pretty awesome prizes.
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Africa in April to celebrate Malawi during upcoming festival
The five-day event is slated to begin Wednesday, April 20.
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August 2021
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‘Hidden hero': The overlooked civil rights activism of Adjua Naantaanbuu
As Memphis’ pandemic-delayed Africa In April festival starts Friday, supporters say it’s time to honor one of its early organizers, Adjua Naantaanbuu.
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October 2019
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Africa in April founders honored by national African American history association
The founders of the Africa in April Cultural festival, David Acey and Yvonne B. Acey, have been recognized by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History for their work.
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April 2019
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Africa in April: Memphian shines light on medical crisis in home country
Longtime Memphian and native Nigerian John Amaefula has supported the Africa in April Cultural Awareness Festival for years. This year, he decided to do more by helping and promoting an organization assisting his native country.
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