PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
Mr. Fridolin Avouglah, President
1. Mr. Korblah Ladzekpo
2. Mr. Korblah Agbanyo
3. Mr. Ambroose Augustt
4. Rev. Henry Augustt
5. Mrs. Ama Ocloo
6. Mr. Kofi Ladzekpo
7. Mr. Torgbivi Ladzekpo
8. Mrs. Dzidzorgbe
Mr. Korblah Agbanyo, Libation Ceremony
Allohn Agbenya, Anniversary Chair, Curator
Kobla Ladzekpo
Adjunct Assistant Professor
M.A. Anthropology, Cal State Northridge;
B.A., California Institute of the Arts
Kobla Ladzekpo is founder and director of Zadonu African Music and Dance Company and co-director of the Cal Arts African Music and Dance Ensemble where he also teaches West African music and dance. He comes from a family of composers and dancers who have served for many generations as lead drummers and composers among the Anlo-Ewe people of southeastern Ghana. In recent years, Ladzekpo and other members of the Ladzekpo family have become much in demand as lecturers and performers in Ghana and other parts of Africa, Europe, Australia, and the United States. In California, he and his brothers have become well known for their annual production of The Africans Are Coming, a music and dance concert presenting groups representing several African cultures. Ladzekpo also has his own recording label, Zadonu Records.
Nana Yaw, DJ
Akouavi Slater, Fashion Designer
Akouavi Slater creates handmade African jewelry, exotic head wrap and clothing. She has designed clothes for high profile people and features including clothes for the Grammy performance of The Lion King.
Charles & Pamela Anchang, Publishers, Immigrant Magazine
Immigrant Magazine is a multi-media corporation that specializes in the development and distribution of media that focuses on the United States growing and ever-changing ethnic population. As the voice of the American immigrant they provide their audience with publications that will enhance their experience in America and forums to address their unique concerns and interests.
Charles Anchang, Publisher &
Pamela Anchang, Publisher & Editor-In-Chief
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