Maasai dance troupe coming to East Bay, CA!
Upcoming Public Events:Friends of Sironka – Maasai Tribal Cultural PerformanceThe “Friends of Sironka” perform traditional Maasai songs, dances and tell the stories of their lives together. The Maasai are a pastoral people who live in the Great Rift Valley of East Africa. As traditional cattle herders, their music, dance, stories and elaborate dress are integral parts […]
Zimbabwe’s legendary Nyami Nyami River Monster
Africa’s version of the Loch Ness monster, the Nyami Nyami, is one of the Tonga people’s most important gods. Living on the banks of the Zambezi River in Zambia and Zimbabwe, the Tonga people (also known as the Batonga) believed this dragon-like creature protected them and provided for them in difficult times. Reported sightings of […]
Come Dance with Oumou on March 1st in Livermore
Please mark your caledar for an uplifting dance workshop with Oumou Faye with live drumming from our very own Ibou Ngom and the remarkable Mbor Faye at Studio dance fit 7 E Airway Blvd, Livermore, CA 94551 on March 1st. This dance workshop is good for ages 10 and up $20 for adults $15 for youth. Drummers are welcome to bring […]
CHEZA NAMI PRESENTS: The 2nd Annual Diversity Camp -2015. Now open for REGISTRATION
Register APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP Local Bay Area non-profit organization Cheza Nami, is excited to present its 2nd annual Diversity and Cultural Awareness Camp to Pleasanton. The camp will be at Amador Valley High-School’s multi-purpose room and run from July 27th – July 31st, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm. The camp will introduce students to […]
Universal Children’s Day – Thanksgiving around the world
Last week the world celebrated a very important day; Universal Children’s Day. This day is dedicated to the rights of children around the world, especially to those who live in countries where they are deprived of their liberty. Every child deserves the right to life, to health, to education and to play, as well as […]