Young Ghanaians to do what has never been done before…. In less than one week ….the long awaited event is almost here as the first ever Ghana Day Parade will be taking place in New York City on Sunday, August 16, 2009, in the Crotona Park section of the Bronx. The Ghana Parade Council (GPC) has joined ranks with The National Council of Ghanaian Associations (NCOGA) to make an unprecedented event. This event as described by the GPC will set the foundation for Ghanaians far and near to express their cultural pride and contributions to New York City, especially in the Bronx, which has the largest population of Ghanaians in the United States. This group of young and dynamic Ghanaian professionals through their grass root efforts has been able to circumvent the bureaucracy of planning a community event by securing permits, galvanizing Ghanaian Associations from the tri-state area, vendors and the Ghanaian residents of NYC to put together this paramount event. They will showcase cultural performers and are providing some of the hottest hip-life, and high-life talent. This historic event will be attended by some of New York City’s most respected political leaders. Namely, Deputy Bronx Borough President, Ms. Aurelia Greene, Assembly Woman Vanessa L. Gibson (77th District), Assemblyman Michael Benjamin (79th District), Council member Helen Diane Foster (16th District), and the Mayor’s Office. With the continued financial support from the various Ghanaian Associations of New York, family, and friends this event is guaranteed to be a success. This is a testament to the support and commitment the elders have bestowed on the youth organizers of this historic event. GPC has done what no other Ghanaian Association has been able to do, and will continue to aspire for great things in the community. Hopefully this will inspire young Ghanaians to have passion and conviction in their planning for the Ghanaian community. GPC is asking all Ghanaians near and far to join ranks with them to make this a successful event. Bring your Ghana flags, wear your traditional clothes, and more importantly, come out that day to Crotona Park in the Bronx to show your pride and celebrate our culture. Please visit: http://www.GhanaParadeCouncil.org to donate or sponsor towards this historic event. If you would like to participate, please also visit their site for details. Released by GPC
“BDN African Tour,” the groundbreaking North American national tour presented by Boogie Down Nima Productions, (www.bdnvision.org / www.hiplifemovie.com) and produced by YIST Media, is proud to announce the freshman version of their critically acclaimed annual tour. Beginning July 25, 2009 at African Night at C-PAC in Brooklyn, NY and making its way to end in Canada during on September 2009.
‘BDN African Tour” brings you Ghanaian notable Samini (formerly known as Batman). Samini will take the stage backed by the live band Daagati Band for unique versions of the songs he has made mainstays.
The 7 city run will make history again featuring a special surprise guest and the cultural performance of Samini, moving forward full steam off his incredibly successful and acclaimed “Daagati” LP.
As promised, Boogie Down Nima Productions is set to host the “BDN African Tour” featuring Samini and other hiplife artists. Ghanaians in the US should expect this and more when the energetic show topping Samini headlines the 7-city BDN African Tour featuring cities such as Los Angeles, Houston, Washington D.C., Boston/Worcester, New York City, Toronto and Montreal, Canada.
The show “AFRIKA” will bring together Africa’s best through a colorful and trendy fashion show from major African and African- American fashion designers, musical performances by Africa’s renowned music stars such as award winning 9ice from Nigeria (who performed at Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday) and cultural drumming and acrobatic performances from the Zamunda African Acrobats, Juxtapower South African dancers and Kulumele drumming and dancing ensemble from Philadelphia. Other musical performances are from Koleurs based in the U.S. The show is hosted by African movie star Van Vicker.
June 20th Red & White affair at Club Haven 244 E. 51 street bet 2nd & 3rd ave, manhattan. A nite of class, elegance and sexiness. A summer special edition. There will special guests, magazine press,gifts, perfomances and sizzling red & white fashion segment.
Birthday celebration for Betty Brown a.k.a Naa Dene, Pizzy, Alicia Miller, Frank, Joyce, Alpha, Love’ & all Gemini’s & Beginning Cancers
dj spinning: hip hop, reggae, hip life,soukous, soca, old school
sponsored by www.concertcorner.com, Spyon tv & Boogie Down Nima Ticket price: Only $20 advance, Only $25 at door…21 and older, V.I.P TABLES AVAILABLE!
Fashion segment:11pm SHARP
for tickets and info contact:
Mike 718-581-9751 Tim 917-412-6498 B. 646-423-3012 Bernice 347-261-6795 Sam 973-652-3294 Hash 718-866-6648 Juliet 516-941-6938 Spy 347-701-1678
The Making Moves for the Global Market (MMGM) in Accra, Ghana WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!!!
The ‘Making Moves for the Global Market (MMGM)’ music industry conference was held at the Alisa Hotel, Accra on April 16th to found ways of moving the industry forward.
The organizers of the conference Hashim Haruna of Boogie Down Nima (BDN) Productions and Yist Media, brought all sectors of the industry together.
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