African Intimacy

There is a certain intimacy that all human beings share. This intimacy is our love for Africa, the infinite attraction we all have as humans to the distant sound of relatives from the beginning of mankind, calling to awaken our distant souls. On April 22nd, the members of University of Bridgeport’s African Club captured the distant spirit of joyfulness, culture, and tradition of Africa, passed down from generations and portrayed through a breathtaking event called Afroganza. With the riveting name “Afroganza” the event lived up to its calling. The audience was captivated with a slide show of images from Africa, narrated by Wilfred Amuri. This was followed by a remarkable performance of elegance by Mary Onyango. One student asked, “What made Afroganza so special? Was it the food or the performances?” A surprising question, but as one learned on that day, it was the distinctive arts that Afroganza presented and the performances illustrated in rhythmic grace by dancers Fabienne, Jovannah, Labo and Caroline. The humility of Africa was portrayed by Ngash, Roger, and Lesley. The food captured many just as well as the performances but it was the food that brought smiles to those who were hungry for Africa. In conclusion, the fulfillments of different objectives that many individuals had toward the event were satisfactory. As Ngash said in an eloquent manner,” Afroganza became a home faraway from home. It was a captivating event that expressed Africa as the cradle land for civilization.” For that, my fellow students, one has to be thankful for all that individuals contribute to promote awareness of other cultures.