Global African Congress honours Sulle
Local cultural icon Glenroy âSulleâ Caeserâs contribution to the cultural art form over the years has come in for some recognition.
Last Friday members of the local committee of the Global African Congress paid tribute to Sulle as part of activities to conclude the Emancipation month.{{more}}
The Global African Congress, an international organization of African descendants, is being spearheaded here by Andre Liverpool.
âWe are trying to have activities which reflect the whole African culture. Next year would be the 200th year since the abolition of slavery and we are setting the ground work for that,â Liverpool expressed.
Fridayâs event saw a number of culture enthusiasts coming together to pay homage to their forefathers and the liberation from slavery.
The cultural package saw performances and speeches from Cecil âBlazerâ Williams, Jomo Thomas, Yaphato, Istan and others who set the scene for next yearâs celebrations for the 200th anniversary since the abolition of slavery.
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