Collaboration between Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center and African Arts Non-Profit Cheza Nami Yields First Major Educational Grant
Source: Independent News paper. You can also read the original article here Posted: Friday, June 6, 2014 12:00 am By Carol Graham As more than 150 students, family members, teachers and staff gathered at Joe Michell School, nine-year-old Connie Aydelott was feeling nervous. “Connie has been involved with the Livermore American Indian Center for three […]
Beading Workshop with Wawi
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nancy MuellerLivermore Valley Performing Arts [email protected] Collaboration between Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center and African Arts Non-Profit Cheza Nami Yields First Major Educational GrantLIVERMORE, CA – (July 13, 2014) – The Cheza Nami Foundation, working in conjunction with the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center, has received a significant grant from the […]
Cheza Nami weekly African drumming class with Mogauwane
Join us for a fun, Creative, educational and meditative bead making workshop with the talented Wawi Amasha of @mami.afrika. Create your own waist beads that can be used as a necklace, bracelet, anklet, hairline tie or belt using Wawi’s collection of beautiful African and trade beads. (Great activity for girlfriends, mothers and daughters) $30 for […]
March African Drumming and Dance workshop with Jayson Fann
About the Class: Join us at the Bothwell Arts Center every Monday, starting March 10th from 7:30-9:30 for an African drumming class with Mogauwane. This is a mixed ability class where all levels of drummers are welcome. Come explore the joy of African drumming and learn some rhythms of Africa. Bring your drum or borrow one of ours. […]
April Community drum and dance workshop with Ibou Ngom
We are excited to welcome our beloved Ibou Ngom back to Livermore for another fun filled drum and dance workshop. About IbouIbrahima (Ibou) N’gom facilitates community drumming and dancing with adults and students of all ages. He has worked with and performed for elementary through high school students, at-risk youth and university students. He is […]
Cheza Nami Founder speaks about her inspiration behind forming the organization
Catherine Ciiku Ndungu-Case runs the non-profit organization Cheza Nami from her home in Pleasanton. She describes what inspired her to form the organization, which focuses on the promotion of African culture. Video by Chad McClymonds as part of his interview project “Living here in the Bay”
3rd Annual Taste of Africa event in Livermore
The Cheza Nami Foundation presents the 3rd Annual Taste of Africa event Local Bay Area organization Cheza Nami, is excited to present its 3rd annual extravaganza and adventure into the African culture this October the 19th, 2014 from 2-6pm. Cheza Nami Foundation, Inc is proud to host a magical afternoon of African art, dance, music, […]
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