Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Fee (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa; Chief (Mrs) Ngozi Adeleke, spouse of Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke; Different distinguished and essential personalities will carry out alongside African-Canadians, Canadians, tradition vultures and vacationers on the second version of the annual Pan-Africa Drum Competition, as preparations and planning start for the occasion, which can happen in Canada.
The organizer of the occasion, Prince Segun Akanni, made this recognized in a press release, a duplicate of which was made out there to journalists, saying that all the pieces had been accomplished to carry one other outstanding and astonishing cultural celebration organized by representatives of the federal government could be declared open. of Canada and Ontario, together with mayors Olivia Chow and Patrick Brown; diplomats, royal fathers, amongst others.
In response to Akanni, who can also be the writer of Drum On-line Media Incorporation, Hon. Dabiri-Erewa, whereas Chief (Mrs.) Adeleke is the Mom of the Day, with many personalities who contributed to the event of the affiliation to be honored with Awards of Excellence, saying all the pieces was organized to create one other outstanding and astonishing cultural competition in Canada.
He stated the competition, which had been renamed the Pan-Africa Drum Competition, arose from the will to combine different African Drum Festivals right into a unified competition, which was thought-about the celebrated and most essential cultural celebration in North America, and was deliberate The assembly on Friday, June 28, would happen in collaboration with the International Discussion board for Human Rights and Sustainable Growth (GFHRSD), a non-governmental group acknowledged by the United Nations (UN).
This was exactly the second when he shortly recalled that the primary version, Ayangulu Drum Competition, was massively profitable and “remained unforgettable in our hearts”, with well-wishes from distinguished figures together with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau; Premier of Ontario, Hon. Doug Ford; Nigerian Ambassador to Canada, Adeyinka Asekun; Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown and former Canadian International Affairs Minister and Immigration Minister Gerry Weiner.
Others he stated had been on the first version had been the Ooni of Ife, or Ogunwusi Babatunde Adeyeye; Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke; The Dream of Otta Awori Kingdom, Oba (Prof.) Adeyemi Abdulkabir Obalanlege and Councilor Ayo Owodunni, amongst others.
“The second version of the Pan-Africa Drum Competition is well known in commemoration of Canadian Multicultural Day and is themed 'Exploring the Dynamics of African Drums and Canadian Multiculturalism for International Unity, Inclusivity and Growth.'
“The rechristening was born from the will to combine different African Drum Festivals right into a unified competition, which can function a platform that gives each alternative to showcase their wealthy and various cultural values and aesthetics on a world stage,” stated Akanni. stated.
“We anticipate this prestigious occasion to draw a distinguished gathering together with celebrities, political leaders, cultural icons, conventional custodians, drum lovers, vacationer lovers, business leaders, famend percussionists and media personalities from Europe, the Caribbean, the Pacific, Africa , and North America, in addition to Latin America.
“The grand finale guarantees to be fascinating and thrilling, with historic actions and packages reminiscent of drumbeat competitions, artwork exhibitions, vogue reveals and wonder pageants.
“Many distinguished dignitaries have expressed their curiosity in being a part of the cultural celebration. The occasion might be an unforgettable night of celebration, drumming, dancing, ingesting, meals, leisure and insightful conversations,” he added.
He subsequently urged African-Canadians to affix the competition to establish with their roots and embrace the essence of African tradition, heritage and values.
