Hello world!!!
I hope you and yours are doing well. I have been very busy with my studies, and happily doing it all! Two Saturdays ago, I attended the Inaugural Afrikana Ball by One Africa in Washington, D.C. According to Mr. Paul Bangura (creator of Afrikana Ball), "the purpose of the Afrikana Ball is to celebrate everything beautiful and wonderous about being African and/or associated with Mama Africa, especially her people and their wares." Afrikana is the krio term for an African outfit.
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| Miss Sierra Leone USA 2013-2014 Ruby B. Johnson |
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| Miss Sierra Leone USA 2013-2014 Ruby B. Johnson |
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| Mr. Paul Bangura (creator of Afrikana Ball) with Miss Sierra Leone USA |
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Left-Right:
Mr. David Buakei Vandy, Miss Sierra Leone USA, Mr. George Hamilton, and Ms. Mary Musa Sesay |
It was an event full of culture, glamour, and African elegance. Through my eyes, I saw this event as a celebration of African beauty and diversity at its best. I had a great time, and loved seeing familiar faces, as well as meeting new people. I especially enjoyed so many people that have been following my journey as Miss Sierra Leone USA so far via social networks, and was grateful to have been able to put a face to these names.
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| Isata Kendra Songowa (Miss Kono USA 2010) with Miss Sierra Leone USA 2013 |
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| Miss Sierra Leone USA with Ms. Millicent Bright (former schoolmate of Ruby's and Léonché model) |
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| Ms. Fatima Macauley (creator of Mother Africa and Her Talents) with Miss Sierra Leone USA |
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| Ms. Toni (friend of Ruby's) with Miss Sierra Leone USA |
The event comprised of: fashion show by Almira Wilson's Léonché; dance performance by Howard University's African Students Association's Omoge Dancers; comedy performance; award presentation to Best Afrikana category for women and men; etc. The event was hosted by Ms. Chardelle Moore of Kali TV and Mr. David Vandy of Voice of America. the DJs of the event were DJ Lebbie, DJ No Name, DJ Sam I Am.
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| Ms. Ya-Amie Nabie Conteh with Miss Sierra Leone USA |
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| Ms. Miatta of Kenema247 with Miss Sierra Leone USA |
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| Mr. Freeky-Lyfe Rozayy (event promoter) with Miss Sierra Leone USA |
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| Miss Sierra Leone USA 2013 with Mr. George Hamilton (International Designer for men's wear) |
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Perks of being Miss Sierra Leone USA?
VIP Treatment!!! |
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| Issa (Afrikana Ball 2013 Guest) with Miss Sierra Leone USA |
One of the interesting moments I had at the Afrikana Ball was meeting Issa. He was such a gentleman from the moment I arrived, walked me inside the hall, took care of my jacket, and helped me to my seating area. I was very grateful for his kind gestures, and he requested that all he wanted was to get a picture with me, which explains the photo above. Thank you Issa for giving assistance to your Miss Sierra Leone USA that evening.
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| Miss Sierra Leone USA 2013-2014 Ruby B. Johnson |
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| Ruby B. Johnson, Miss Sierra Leone USA 2013-2014 |
"Africa needs to be adequately and properly represented and we will not give up on what is a very legitimate demand" - Her Excellency Aja Dr. Isatou Njie-Saidy, Vice President of The Gambia.
Have a productive week, everyone!!!
Ruby B. Johnson,
Your Miss Sierra Leone USA
Photo credits:
David Buakei Vandy
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