The Tidewater African Cultural Alliance and the Tema Committee of the Norfolk Sister City Association present Afro MANIA Ghana: A Cultural Experience!
The event includes cultural presentations of dance and drumming, and fashion representing various regions of Ghana. Performers and presenters include TACA’s Dance Ensemble & Drummers; Norfolk State University (NSU) Percussion Instructor Ricky Micou with local Ghanaian Frederick Ainoo; Dance Instructor Stephany Ursula Yamoah, Artistic Director, National Dance Ensemble of Ghana; and Rita Addico Cohen, Ghanaian Storyteller/Performer Artist.
The event is March 8 at Attucks Theatre, 1010 Church St.
It begins at noon with interactive workshops such as:
Dancing
Drumming
Storytelling
Crafts
There will also be a chance to get a taste of delicious, authentic Ghanaian cuisine from Yendidi Restaurant.
This event is made possible with an Arts Equity grant from the Norfolk ARTS Commission.