Africalifornia Dinner Dance Festival and Fundraiser

featuring Okili and United Africa Club

Friday, November 7, 6:00PM-Midnight

Sebastopol Community Cultural Center, 390 Morris Street, Sebastopol

$15 in advance, $20 at the door

http://debrarecommends.com/2014/10/okili-united-africa-club-music

https://www.facebook.com/events/913933608635586

http://www.seb.org/event/2399958-okili-the-united-africa-club

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/883593

“We will begin the evening with a fabulous Africalifornia cuisine inspired full Dinner, accompanied by live entertainment that moves into dancing the night away to three awesome dance bands. Three bands are already confirmed, Danjuma and Onola, Midnight Sun Massive, and Rising Signs.

Never has a mission of love been so heartfelt than for United Africa Club founder Okili Nguebari, who hasn’t visited his homeland and small village in the tropical rainforests of Peoples Republic of Congo for 25 years. Known to be big-hearted, and for hosting well-attended African Music Events for two decades in Sonoma County, it’s been four years since Okili’s last big celebration, related to his immigration troubles, which had attracted statewide multi-media and Congressional assistance. Five years ago, mass community support came to his assistance after he’d been seized in front of his home by ICE (Immigration Customs Enforcement).

Now legal, and citizenship in the works, funds will be raised for a long awaited reunion with his kin overseas. A luscious African Dinner kicks off the evening.

Included in Ticket Price:

Drumming throughout the night, including three rhythm-infused dance bands… Danjuma and Onola (Afro-Beat), Midnight Sun Massive (Caribbean), Rising Signs (Reggae world fusion), and Guests TBA. Beer and Wine will be available.

There will be a Silent Auction. Additional donations gracefully accepted!

The Intention: Funds to be raised for Okili, his wife and grown children, who have never been to Africa.

Entry is $15 per person in advance, $20 at the door – includes your dinner ticket – Children 5 and under are Free.”