Africa to be celebrated at Congress place

Prince Ally
Prince Ally

 

A number of international and local Guyanese artists are expected be fired-up on stage at Congress Place Auditorium tomorrow night when Carib Feedback Productions holds its Africa Unite international musical showcase.

According to a press release, this is the company’s sixth annual Bob Marley birthday celebration which is also being used to mark Black History Month and commemorate the UN-mandated International Decade for People of African Descent.

Africa Unite is expected to feature Guyanese Prince Ally and Phil “Bumpy” Dino from Canada, Leemunth John aka “B’naanza” from Suriname, First Born, Mark Batson, I Max and female sensation “JP” from the Vizion Sounds music family in Guyana, Mario Kein, Gad I, Silenci Negusi, calypsonian Ras John Marcus, WiFi and Kenya backed by Yoruba Singers and the new Sound Dimension bands.

Special guest artists will include Killa Milla, comedian Chubby, Double S and Surprise from the Creator Family and acrobat Ras Marcus. King Tafari Love Music sound system and DJ Emron (from the UK) will also be appearing.

Admission is $1,000 for adults and $500 for children. Tickets are available at Vizion Sounds studio at 34 Anira Street, Queenstown; Congress Place in Sophia and from the artists. Main sponsors, so far, are Courtney Benn Contracting Services Ltd., GUYTRAC, GAICO, Daddy’s, Midtown Chariot Hotel, Global Seafood Distributors and Banks DIH. For more information call 592-693-6035.