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Jabberwocky believes that celebrations are powerful ways to bring our community together in joy and mutual appreciation, to mark our successes, and to build a strong foundation for our future.
africa fest 2022
tickets and events
Africa Fest 2020: The New African Magic
Africa Fest 2019: The Power and Promise of Women
Cohosted by Jabberwocky and the Mizzou African Graduate and Professional Student Association, this event celebrated women with performances and speeches by African and African American women at our Gala at the Missouri Theater, and presentations and classes for middle school students at Smithton and Oakland Middle Schools.
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Kenya Ajanaku tells stories.
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Velaphi Thipe teaches about South Africa
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Judith Mutamba
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Gloria Mangoni
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Dr. Tola Olu Pearce
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Aina, Ando and Whitney Cook at MO Theater
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Symonne SPARKS at MO Theater
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Smithton students dance with Ayodele.
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The New Dawn Glorious Choir
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The New Dawn Glorious Choir
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Ayodele Drum and Dance at Smithton
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Ayodele at MO Theater
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Kenya Ajanaku teaches drumming.
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Ayodele at MO Theater
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Ayodele at MO Theater
Africa Fest 2018
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Artwork by Oakland Middle School English learners.
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Boys from Cornerstone Group Home make banners for the fest with Wildy Self.
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Drumming on the talking drum with Samuel Oyewusi.
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Children from Fun City Youth Academy sit in on a drum session with Seny Daffe.
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Community dance class with Malena Amusa
Africa Fest 2018’s culminating performance at the Rhynsberger Theater at Mizzou featured performances by Seny Daffe, the Mizzou World Percussion Ensemble and Jabberwocky’s African dancers led by Julie Staveley O’Carroll. Africa Fest 2018 also offered community dance and drumming classes and educational opportunities led by local Africans.