The city of Detroit stood still as African students came together from all over Michigan for the
ASA Leadership Awards Banquet that was held on saturday, 20th of June. ASA stands for African Student Association whose aim is to be the link between the schools in Michigan and the youth in the different African organizations. The event was put together by
Elizabeth Titi Ajayi Bridges; a graduate of Wayne State University.
The event kicked off with a performance by switch dance crew - an all female dance group with a passion for dance moves ranging from hip hop to coupe decale. They stirred up the crowd with sick moves; their impersonation of soulja boy (shades) was quite catchy too.
Awards such as ASA JJC/ ASA Alumni/ ASA Campus Life Legacy and much more were given and received.
Several African students and organizations were recognized for their commitment and service to the community. Congratulations to:
Mr ASA Muhammed Adewunmi Ajetumobi
Ms ASA Victoria Olaoluwakitan Awosika
Mr & Ms ASA award recognized beauty in and out and active involvement in the organization plus standing out and representing Africa to the fullest.
We say a big congratulations to
TayoTv who received the ASA Heart and Soul Awards. An even bigger congratulations to the members of
Yoruba Youth Corporation [YYC]; the organization received the ASA Empowering Africa Award. The president of
YYC received the ASA emerging leader award.
We were thrilled to watch the AC Dancers of WASS [wayne african student society] of Wayne State University who brought down the roof with the hottest moves to decale gwada. Several performances like poetry, comedy, and an exquisite fashion show took place. Overall the event was a huge success and we thank God almighty for it.
We however, encourage the older folks to come out and support causes like this because we are the future. Special thanks to the planning committee for the hardwork and dedication towards the success of this event. We hope to see this event BIGGER and BETTER next year..
Pictures: (top to bottom) -ASA banquet poster/table set up/planning committee/olamild of Olamild Ent. wearing ankara by
T& T Fashions/Yoruba Youth Cultural dancers heading off stage/ switch dance crew/ a section of the hall/ samson of Olamild Ent./sparkle of Olamild Ent/tayotv award recipient/fashion show participant wearing ankara by bewaji and shoes from O' Collectionz/ac dancers/beautiful damsels/asafashionshowparticipant/asaawardrecipient/awards/kama losibe crew/Mr&Ms. ASA.
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ASA Michigan's website for future sponsorship info and more.
Photo Credit: Ivy;Samson & Sparkle of Olamild Ent.
