NALIS, in collaboration with the Emancipation Support Committee will host an evening of cultural performances on Wednesday July 24, 2024 at the Amphitheatre, National Library of Trinidad and Tobago, Port of Spain in commemoration of African Emancipation Day.  The event begins at 6:30 pm.

 The programme will be a vibrant and entertaining showcase of African Culture.  There will be drumming, dances, songs and poetry. The cast will include: Rapso artiste, Sista Ava; the San Juan South Cultural Organisation; Ajanae King Fraser; young pannist, Judah Baker and Shakira Burton, First Citizens National Poetry Slam champion, among others.

 Ms Zayika Uzoma-Wadada, Executive Chairman, Emancipation Support Commission and Neil Parsanlal, Chairman of the Board of NALIS will deliver remarks at the start of the programme.

 Through NALIS’ hosting of programmes such as these, the Authority aims to foster an appreciation for cultural differences. We anticipate another great cultural evening.