\u201cIn years past, the fashion show was only a small part, maybe five minutes, of our annual signature event, Tour of Africa, a night of performances and cultural celebration. But that didn\u2019t do it justice,\u201d said Ojuolape Folarin, vice president of the ASA.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis year, we\u2019ve elevated African fashion as a main event in its own right. This new event gives us the opportunity to showcase African fashion across the diaspora, including an exploration of what it means to be Black\/African in the United States,\u201d Folarin added.<\/p>\n
When the doors of the UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom open at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, attendees can savor traditional Ghanaian, Nigerian, Kenyan and Ethiopian-style dishes. Following the aromatic feast, four separate groups, including Alpha Phi Alpha, will walk down the runway as the show alternates between fashion, music and dance performances.<\/p>\n
Emmanuel Nwaneto (E.M.E.) kicks off the fashion and performance portion of the evening at 8 p.m. with his latest single, \u201cDrago,\u201d accompanied by dance choreographed by Yasmine Lawson. Unique performances will follow each of four fashion walks.<\/p>\n
The free event, sponsored by CU Boulder\u2019s Cultural Events Board, will culminate with an invitation for everyone to celebrate along with Boulder’s very own DJ Ambitious Boy.<\/p>\n
Get involved with the ASA
\nThe African Student Association unites CU\u2019s African students and anyone who wants to connect with like-minded people. The ASA values cultural appreciation, gathering and sharing. The group describes itself as \u201cvery tight with African Americans, respecting that we are all brothers and sisters.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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