September 27th 2023
Oreoluwa Adewumi, African Students Association (ASA)

The project consisted of a mural showcased in the African Studies Center, as well as self-crafted bracelets for each participant to take home. The mural was made up of singular canvases that each participant painted and glued together at the end of the activity. Participants painted their canvas with colors that correspond to who they are as a person. (A chart will display which colors correspond to different traits [e.g. light blue = outgoing]). They then wrote their name large on their piece and wrote mispronunciations surrounding it but much smaller.

Nyumba: African Students Association Culture Show

March 11th 2022
African Students Association

The African Students Association put on an exhibition of cultures from all over Africa, with performances from songs of various African languages to traditional dances. The show celebrated Africa's diversity, beauty, and influence on the rest of the world.

March 24th 2018
Emmanuel Enechukwu, African Students Association

Sankofa was the African Students Association’s 20th annual culture show. The show was an exhibition of cultures from all over Africa. From songs in different African languages to the performance of traditional dances through the use of masquerades and drummers, the show was a celebration of Africa’s diversity, beauty and its influence on the rest of the world. The goal of Sankofa was to showcase the changes of our roots, our rhythms and our rituals throughout Africa’s history. They hoped that people would leave the show with more of an understanding and appreciation for Africa and a renewed hope for unification of its descendants from around the world. This year, several fashion designers from all over the United States of America allowed Sankofa’s models to showcase their work. In addition, they had dance and musical performances from not only entertainers across the globe but from local university students.

April 1st 2017
African Students Association

Shaka is the African Students Association’s 19th annual culture show. The show comprised an exhibition of cultures from all over Africa. From songs in different African languages to the performance of traditional dances through the use of masquerades and drummers, the show was a celebration of Africa’s diversity, beauty and its influence on the rest of the world. The goal of Shaka was for people to leave the show with more of an understanding and appreciation for Africa and a renewed hope for unification of its descendants from around the world. This year, several fashion designers from all over the United States of America are allowing Shaka’s models to showcase their work. In addition, they had dance and musical performances from not only entertainers across the globe but from local university students.