Maishagalan 2010
Now Maishagalan is finally back!
Date: 24 March
Time: kl. 20:00
Location: Southern Theater
www.sodrateatern.com
Maishagalan with performances by various artists are organized for the third consecutive year and held this year at the Southern Theater in Stockholm. During this year’s gala there will be awards in four categories for Swedish-African women (Sweden African Women of the Year Awards).
The purpose of the event is to highlight women who are role models and those who are making significant efforts in areas related to Africa.
Maishagalan will also make a special tribute to “Mama Africa” Miriam Makeba.
Marika Carlsson is the mistress of ceremonies for Maishagalan 2010. She is a well-known comedian who in 2006 was named best female comedienne in the Swedish Stand-Up awards show. Marika Carlsson has also appeared in TV programs including 100% of TV4, Stockholm Live, and grilled.
The Gala
The gala event offers entertainment with guest appearance by Baba Sissoko GRIOT (storyteller) from Mali, who now lives in Paris, and Sanjally Jobarteh GRIOT from Gambia, now living in Oslo. Baba Sissoko plays talking drums and ngoni, he has played with artists such as Amadou & Mariam, Mory Kant and Youssou N’Dour.
Sanjally Jobarteh plays a unique kora repertoire based on traditional classical style. These two are involved with Fanta Yayo who also belong to a griots group from Guinea Conakry, with music on the theme of “West African Manding Classic Inspirations”.
Other participants at the gala include: Mia Elb dance solo, for the year 2009 Maisha Artist Fanny Granström, together with their group Street Conakry Others.
Nominess
Caroline Cowan, Fanny Granström, Jaqee, Anna-Lena Tell, Marie-Louise Jatta, Stina Schroeder, Awa Ndao, Maria Llerena and Hannah Akuffo.
Contact:
Madeleine Opira 073-563 16 29
Ababacarr Jammeh: 070-5544347
E-mail: maishagalan2009@gmail.com
Maishagalan is on MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/maisha_missafricaswe
About Maishagalan
The event is linked from the beginning to the International Women’s Day and is a tribute to the dedicated Swedish-African women. The Maisha gala and the Sweden African Women of the Year Awards is also about honouring the women who have inspired very many people through their achievements and those who are good-will ambassadors for Africa. A further aim of the gala is to improve the image of Africa.
“Maisha” means life on the Swahili language, the main language spoken in East Africa.
NOTE:
I’ve met Caroline and think she’s great! Good luck!
Caroline Cowan
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