Houston Celebrates Africa Day 2018
CELEBRATION OF AFRICA DAY 2018 IN HOUSTON TX
The City of Houston celebrated 2nd anniversary of Africa Day at Houston City Hall on Friday, May 25th. Mayor Sylvester Turner delivered the key note speech and issued a proclamation declaring May 25, 2018 as Africa Day in Houston Texas. The event was well attended by Houston City council members, Members of Houston’s Consular Core, Amanda Edwards (Houston City Councilwoman), African community leaders, etc. People from various African countries such as Nigeria, Benin, Ghana, Liberia, Congo, Ethiopia, Egypt, Cameroon, Tanzania were in attendance. Igwe Cultural Entertainment delivered an outstanding performance to the delight of the audience.
Africa Day is intended to celebrate and acknowledge the successes of the Organization of African Unity (OAU now the AU) from its creation in May 25, 1963 in the fight against colonialism and apartheid, as well as the progress that Africa has made, while reflecting upon the common challenges that the continent face in a global environment. The global theme of Africa Day 2018 centers around the African Union (AU)’s theme of “Winning the Fight against Corruption: A Sustainable Path to Africa’s Transformation.”
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Photos by Christina Brown – Excel Travel & Style Magazine
Mayor Sylvester Turner delivers keynote remarks and proclamation at Houston City Hall for 2nd anniversary of City of Houston celebrating Africa Day.
Excel media crew with Mary Benton (Press Secretary for Mayor Turner) at Africa Day Reception hosted at Houston City Hall
Mayor Sylvester Turner greets Excel TV Host Jazmin Anderson at City of Houston Africa Day Reception 2018.
Mayor Sylvester Turner receives official copy of Excel Travel & Style Magazine from Kimma Wreh (Editor-in-Chief of Excel Travel & Style Magazine – a division of Excel Global Media Group)
Igwe Cultural Entertainment at Africa Day Reception 2018 hosted by Mayor Sylvester Turner in Houston City Hall.
Mayor Sylvester Turner with Igwe Cultural dancers at Africa Day Reception 2018 in Houston City Hall.
Mayor Sylvester Turner greets Seun Adigun (Nigerian Olympic Bobsled Driver) at Houston City Hall.
Excel interview with Nkem (Emergent Business Solutions) at Houston’s Africa Day Reception hosted in City Hall.
Mayor Sylvester Turner presents Proclamation from City of Houston to members of Houston’s Consular Core at Houston City Hall.
Wazobia African Market (one of the Sponsors of Africa Day 2018) reception. Venue: Houston City Hall
A Food Sponsor of Africa Day 2018) reception. Venue: Houston City Hall
Excel interview with Seun Adigun (2018 Historic Women’s Bobsled Team Driver) at Africa Day 2018 at Houston City Hall
LtoR: Linda Anukwuem (WeLead) and Kimma Wreh (Excel Global Media Group)
Excel interview with Mazda Denon (Trade and International Affairs, City of Houston) at Excel interview with Seun Adigun (2018 Historic Women’s Bobsled Team Driver) at Africa Day 2018. Venue: Houston City Hall
Mayor Sylvester Turner with Excel TV Host – Jazmin Anderson – at Africa Day 2018. Venue: Houston City Hall
