Bridges 2 Africa

African Fun Day 2011 Promoting Unity Among Africans in the Diaspora through Fun and Celebration of Cultures

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AFRICAN FUN & CULTURAL DAY - FESTIVAL  2011 -3-Day event

Sept 3 Saturday and Sept 4 Sunday - Soccer- African Cup of Nations Tennessee Tournament click here to print schedule

Sept 3 Saturday - Qualifying Matches between the 8 registered countries

Location: Nashville Metros Soccer Fields, 5315 Harding Place, Nashville, TN 37211

Time: 9am

Sept 4 Sunday - Semi- Finals and Finals - Note: No game on labor day itself. Don't miss the games

Location: Lavergne Veterans Park, 115 Floyd Mayfield Dr, Lavergne TN 37086 (Last year's African Fun Day Venue)

1st Game 2pm

2nd Game 4pm

7pm - FINALS FINALS FINALS   ----- Don't miss the biggest soccer game in the African Community in TN

Sept 5 LABOR DAY FUN DAY - Crowning off the Celebration:

Performers:

* Okyerema Asante -Master Percussionist   * Ogya World Music Band * Nana Ashrifi * Kunle Meshida * Seyi Brown - Comedian

African Personality of the Year Award

Dr. Arikana Chihombori

Adult Activities

*Health Fair by the Nigerian Medical and Dental Community of Nashville *Ping Pong *Lawn Tennis *Tug of War * Gele Head Tie Competition

Kids Activities

*Face painting * Lime and spoon * Sack race * pop corn * snow cones * and lots of surprises

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There will be vendors selling all kinds of goodies so please bring some cash. There will things you will love to buy

There will be massive grilling - Hot dogs, chicken, Suya/Khebab, jollof rice, Meat pie, Chin Chin and much much more

THANKS TO LAST YEARS AMAZING VOLUNTEERS

Uche Falodun, Grace Borlay, Rosemary Nkrumah, Maimie Sikisi and her Congolese crew, Pastor Victor Nwanko, Emma Annan, Chris Annan Emmanuel Inkum, Evangelist Amanze, Pastor Elvis Appiah, Pastor Elvis Nkrumah and the Tent of ROI,  Rita Inkum , Frederick Turkson, Jojo Andrews, Courtney Lewis, Gladys Eduful, Theresa Addo, Nanaa Dora, Maxwell Sowah, Charles Nartey Jr, Gabriel Nartey, Pastor Taiwo and the RCGG Jesus House team, Pastor Ben RCGG Agape Team,  Pastor Pobi and the Resurrected Life team and all who worked so hard to make this a success.

Last year's Fun Day was a BLAST but this year will be KIKIM!
NOTE: Please remember to say a big "THANK YOU" and patronize the sponsors below. If you work for them, give your best because  they give back to the community.