Upcoming Events
Louis Diene Faye Foundation, Inc - KINGS & QUEENS OF AFRICA " The History of a Nation"
Welcome to the KINGS & QUEENS OF AFRICA event! Come and celebrate the greatness of our ancestors as we honor their contributions to our society. Discover the legacy of African royalty and their impact on shaping our culture and heritage.
The Kings & Queens of Africa event is one of the most unique cultural events that embraces the power of tradition, education, and celebration. This event promotes the achievements and contributions of Africans and people of African descent through art, music, theater, fashion, design, dance, drumming, spoken word, comedy, and storytelling from various communities and backgrounds fostering unity and celebrate the beauty of diversity.
The theme of the Kings & Queens of Africa event:
The History of a Nation - Remember & Honor the Past, Preserve the Present to Shape the Future.
Red Carpet Entrance
Date: Sat Sep 14, 2024
Time: 5:00 pm – 6 pm VIP Meet & Greet for VIP Tickets
- 6pm to 11 pm Kings & Queens of Africa Show / 30 minutes intermission
Location: UDC Theater of the Arts Auditorium, Building 46 West – The University of the District of Columbia - 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008.
This extraordinary celebration is one way of sharing history, culture and traditions with our brothers and sisters that we have been Kings and Queens for generations and generations.
The event will honor the rich cultural heritage, traditions, and contributions of African royalty. It promises to be an inspiring gathering featuring distinguished guests, enlightening presentations, cultural performances, and opportunities for networking with DMV residents, community leaders, visitors, celebrities, and dignitaries from across the African continent and the African diaspora.
The event line-up includes workshops, art exhibits, vendor expo, interviews, auction, red carpet entrance, VIP reception, fashion show and a grand finale event. It will showcase the work of emerging boutique designers, fashion student designers, music & dance student performers, international designers, musicians, runway models from the DC Metropolitan Area.
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Kings & Queens of Africa Reenactment Show
Don't miss this opportunity to learn and be inspired by the KINGS & QUEENS OF AFRICA!
** What to Expect **
SPECIAL GUEST EXHIBITOR
VIP lounge exhibit
Kumi Samuel, renowned Ghanaian Sculpture Artist - From Ghana representing the Republic of Ghana
Workshops - Arts & Crafts
Edewor Foundation Dance - From the DMV representing the Federal Republic of Nigeria
SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMERS
Juanita Wynn, Grammy Award Winning Singer-Songwriter - From Virginia Beach representing USA
Cheick Hamala Diabate, Grammy Nominee World Musician - From the DMV representing the Republic of mali
Anna Mwalagho, Comedian, poet/Spoken Word Artist & Musician - From the DMV representing the Republic of Kenya
Dr. Tonya Gipson Miller, International Gospel Recording Artist - Ffrom the DMV representing USA
Joseph Ngwa, Ancestral Master Drummer - From the DMV representing the Republic of Cameroon
and more
FASHION & ACCESSORIES DESIGNERS
SL Fashion Design by Sifa Love Gboro - From the DMV representing the Democratic Republic of the Congo
KD Rose La Diva by Khady Sy - From New York representing the Republic of Senegal
Euphrasie designs by Euphrasie Flores - From the DMV representing the Republic of Cameroon
Fanny’s House Collection by Fanny Mpwo - From the DMV representing the Democratic Republic of the Congo
TG Designs by Tigist Ousman - From the DMV representing the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Fula Designs by Adja Fatou Sy - From the DMV representing the Republic of Mauritania
LaBella Pamela Creations by Dr. Pamela Egbe-Messy - From the DMV representing the Republic of Cameroon
Arlette Collection by Arlette Kazadi-Tolovou - From the DMV representing the Republic of the Congo
Marie Francis Designs by Dr. Marilyn Walker - From the DMV representing USA
Jeankara Estella Couture by Estella Eejeoma - From the DMV representing the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Royalty Made in Africa by Chef Marie Joe Faye – From the DMV representing the of Senegal
and many more
CULTURAL AFRICAN DANCE GROUP
Kankouran African Dance Company - From the DMV representing West African Regions
Keur Khaleyi African Dance & Cultural institute - From the DMV representing West African Regions
Edewor Foundation Dance Group - From the DMV representing the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Taratibu Youth Association - From the DMV representing South African Regions
AFROBEAT ARTISTS
Lex C - From Atlanta representing USA
Max Mazzim - From the DMV representing the Republic of Cameroon
Hookz – From the DMV representing the Republic of Cameroon
Pardon C – From the DMV representing the Federal Republic of Nigeria
And many more
NAMING CEREMONY FOR JUANITA WYNN - GRAMMY AWARD WINNING SINGER - SONGWRITER - FROM THE IGBOLAND - FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
TRADITIONAL AFRICAN WEDDING CEREMONY
We are looking for retail, crafts, and service providers vendors.
Vendors are first come, first considered.
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable journey to the Motherland. Join us for a night of celebration, connection, and community!
Donations of any kind are always welcomed and appreciated. All donations/contributions are tax deductibles.
For sponsorship opportunities, please visit our website http://www.ldffoundation.org
Thanks to
DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities
Wolf Trap 2024
OPEN PERFORMANCE
Catch us in Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods at Wolf Trap on June 25, 2024.
World Arts Focus presents Cultural Arts Festival 2024
Join us this year as World Arts Focus presents their dynamic celebration of community spirit with their first-ever Cultural Arts Festival! This experience promises to be a beacon of creativity and collaboration for all ages.
We invite everyone to join us and many other local artists, visionary small businesses, and community members showcase our talents and passions to a receptive audience of families, fellow creatives, and enthusiastic patrons.
Admission to this event is FREE.
Location: Creative Suitland Arts Center
4719 Silver Hill Road, Suitland, MD 20746
Bantu Spring Auditions 2024
Spring Season is here and we are looking for new members‼️ This audition is for our 8-18 year olds age group Saturday April 6th 10a-3p meet us at @joesmovement
There is no requirement of prior performance experience. If your child can move and want to learn their African roots, we want to see you!! Come join the TYA family! 💛🖤
We ask your child wears exercise clothing for auditions. If you have anymore questions, feel free to DM us or email us at tya@taratibu.org! #tya #taratibu #performingarts #gumboot #dance
2024 Black History Show: KUJICHAGULIA Afro-Futurism
Afrofuturism evolved as an expressive outlet and platform to understand and interpret the history of race and African/Black cultural identity. This show draws from the past and present using Kujichagulia- Self Determination, as a lens to acknowledge and honor some of our cultural norms from African and African American history. We tell the stories of an African young woman’s Rite of Passage, while honoring the contributions of her life; we honor our Babas through a prayer sung in Xhosa and the South African Gumboot as well as other stories that give a window to our place on this planet in the future.
Join us for a celebration of the ever-present impact of the greatness of our people!
2024 Black History Show: KUJICHAGULIA Afro-Futurism
Afrofuturism evolved as an expressive outlet and platform to understand and interpret the history of race and African/Black cultural identity. This show draws from the past and present using Kujichagulia- Self Determination, as a lens to acknowledge and honor some of our cultural norms from African and African American history. We tell the stories of an African young woman’s Rite of Passage, while honoring the contributions of her life; we honor our Babas through a prayer sung in Xhosa and the South African Gumboot as well as other stories that give a window to our place on this planet in the future.
Join us for a celebration of the ever-present impact of the greatness of our people!
2024 Black History Show: KUJICHAGULIA Afro-Futurism
Afrofuturism evolved as an expressive outlet and platform to understand and interpret the history of race and African/Black cultural identity. This show draws from the past and present using Kujichagulia- Self Determination, as a lens to acknowledge and honor some of our cultural norms from African and African American history. We tell the stories of an African young woman’s Rite of Passage, while honoring the contributions of her life; we honor our Babas through a prayer sung in Xhosa and the South African Gumboot as well as other stories that give a window to our place on this planet in the future.
Join us for a celebration of the ever-present impact of the greatness of our people!
2024 Daytime Black History Show (Schools Only)
Afrofuturism evolved as an expressive outlet and platform to understand and interpret the history of race and African/Black cultural identity. This show draws from the past and present using Kujichagulia- Self Determination, as a lens to acknowledge and honor some of our cultural norms from African and African American history. We tell the stories of an African young woman’s Rite of Passage, while honoring the contributions of her life; we honor our Babas through a prayer sung in Xhosa and the South African Gumboot as well as other stories that give a window to our place on this planet in the future.
Join us for a celebration of the ever-present impact of the greatness of our people!
Auditions
Come join us! Please prepare a song, a monologue, and a 30 seconds - 1 minute dance piece.
Discovery Theater
OPEN PERFORMANCE
10:15am and 11:30am each day
Tickets can be purchased here: https://discoverytheater.org/shows/2023/jul/taratibu.shtm
Birth in Color
OPEN PERFORMANCE
Tickets link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-screening-of-birthing-justice-tickets-569908169677
Auditions
Come prepared with a song, dance, and spoken word and dressed in clothes comfortable to move in!
2023 Black History Show: "SANKOFA!"
Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium 3309 Bunker Hill Road, Mt. Rainier, MD 20712
This show acknowledges and honors some of the lessons of our path and how we, in the diaspora have incorporated them over the years and now. We tell the story of the Tulsa Massacre, West African young woman’s Rite of Passage, South African Apartheid and select stories through the decades for African Americans. Join us for a celebration of the resiliency and greatness of our people.
2023 Black History Show: “SANKOFA!”
Location: Joe’s Movement Emporium 3309 Bunker Hill Road, Mt. Rainier, MD 20712
This show acknowledges and honors some of the lessons of our path and how we, in the diaspora have incorporated them over the years and now. We tell the story of the Tulsa Massacre, West African young woman’s Rite of Passage, South African Apartheid and select stories through the decades for African Americans. Join us for a celebration of the resiliency and greatness of our people.
DanceAfrica, DC 2022
The DanceAfrica 2022 festival will take place May 31 - June 4. On June 4th, come to DanceAfrica to celebrate and watch a live performance of Taratibu!
Never Forget!
Save the date! We will be presenting Never Forget! May 27th at 7:00PM and May 28th at 4:00PM at Joes Movement Emporium (3309 Bunker Hill Road, Mt Rainier, MD 20712).
Ghana 2022 Fundraiser: Drive-In Screening of Sarafina
Location: Turner Memorial AME Church: 7201 16th Place, Hyattsville, MD 20783
Cost: $25/car. Concessions available
