Abissa 2014 was a Blast, but I Suspect Georgetown has a Segregation Problem

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#Abissa2014, AfroBeatz, AfroChique, Alphadi, American University, Georgetown race relations, Georgetown University, Haile Supreme, Stefanie Palencia, University of Maryland, Vivian Ojo

Kudos to the Africa Society of Georgetown for putting on an awesome cultural event last night!  The evening got off to what seemed to me to be a quintessentially catholic school start, with two white guys in jackets and ties banging on drums, but the Georgetown Percussion Ensemble was pretty talented and things only accelerated from there.  The evening consisted of various fashion shows, dances, and even a little spoken word.  Performance groups from other local universities – American University and the University of Maryland – took the stage and I also saw quite a few people wearing Howard apparel.

Nigerian SuperStar Iyanya Performing in DMV Tonight

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Aqua Lounge DC, Emma Neyra, Iyanya, University of Maryland

Iyanya (you can check out his new album, which is quite good, on Spotify) will be making an appearance at an event hosted by the African Students Association of the University of Maryland tonight.

Iyanya is on tour with Emma Nyra, a Nigerian – American raised in Texas who appears to have relocated to Nigeria to pursue her musical career.

The after party, will be held at Aqua Lounge (which appears to be a traditionally Asian venue) in NE DC.  Tickets for that are available online.