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November 20, 2020 at 7PM EST
“Dada Rafiki” (pronounced Dah-Dah RAH fee- KEE), which means “sister friend” in the Kiswahili language of East Africa, is an empowering, inspirational cultural gathering created by acclaimed artist/poet Annie Ruth to celebrate remarkable women in the community by honoring their spirit and the legacy of their service and accomplishments. She has partnered with the Cincinnati Arts Association for the past 4 years to bring together women from all walks of life throughout the region. Join internationally respected and award-winning Artist/Poet Annie Ruth as she hosts one of the most inspirational multicultural celebrations of music, dance, spoken word and song in Cincinnati. She calls it "Dada Rafiki", which means sister friend in the Kiswahili language of Eastern Africa. Through Dada Rafiki Ruth uses this engaging and interactive evening to honor women from all walks of life in the Tri-state area. This year's theme is "Conversations” – Celebrating the year of the woman! This year’s theme promotes a universal message of hope, health, and healing for Greater Cincinnati.
A LINE UP OF EXTRAORDINARY PERFORMERS...
Experience a multi-sensory artistic expression of music, dance, song and spoken word honoring the legacy and impact of women. Experience a multi-sensory artistic expression of music, dance, song and spoken word honoring the legacy and impact of women. Hosted by WLWT News Anchor Courtis Fuller with performances by Annie Ruth, Singer/Songwriter Sistah LaLa, Mother and son team Yah’El Abiyah Yisra’el & William Menefield, Cincinnati Opera artist Victoria Okafor, Kimberly "DuWaup" Bolden and special guests— The Legendary Clark Sisters.
William Menefield
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Sistah LaLa
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Kimberly "DuWaup" Bolden
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Victoria Okafor
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Courtis Fuller, Wlwt News Anchor (Co-Host)
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Spotlight Sister Organizations:
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New Prospect Baptist Church Culinary Kitchen Ministry
National Council of Negro Women- Cincinnati Chapter Cincinnati Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs Queens Village – Cradle Cincinnati Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. |
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. |