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Bask in the richness of art and culture rooted in our African ancestry during this Pre- Kwanzaa Holiday MarketPlace.  Experience the magic of “Kuumba” Black “Creativity,” with performances by the jazz icon, Maggie Brown; prolific spoken word artists from P.O.E.T; uplifting songs by Henry H. Weddington School for the Performing Arts, and the artistry and skill represented by Dudley’s “Hair” Show. Witness the sights, sounds, smells and the passion of a proud people with a long-standing history.  Shop with creative and inventive vendors, taste delectable indigenous dishes; feel and wrap yourself in wearable arts that set you apart in unique styling.   Finally, learn about history, new products, programs presented by the Earth Center, radio personalities AC Green and Clara Hubbard of Senior Talk, nursing home abuse by Regional Family Council Consortium, and understanding Medicare. Revel in the vitality of this fun filled celebration for families and communities.

Bask in the richness of art and culture rooted in our African ancestry during this Pre- Kwanzaa Holiday MarketPlace.  Experience the magic of “Kuumba” Black “Creativity,” with performances by the jazz icon, Maggie Brown; prolific spoken word artists from P.O.E.T; uplifting songs by Henry H. Weddington School for the Performing Arts, and the artistry and skill represented by Dudley’s “Hair” Show. Witness the sights, sounds, smells and the passion of a proud people with a long-standing history.  Shop with creative and inventive vendors, taste delectable indigenous dishes; feel and wrap yourself in wearable arts that set you apart in unique styling.   Finally, learn about history, new products, programs presented by the Earth Center, radio personalities AC Green and Clara Hubbard of Senior Talk, nursing home abuse by Regional Family Council Consortium, and understanding Medicare. Revel in the vitality of this fun filled celebration for families and communities.

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African dance styles vary across tribes and nations, but all are deeply steeped in ritual and history. Dance is used for more than simple entertainment. Dance can represent prayer, emotional communication, rites of passage, and much more.

Africa International’s House’s (AIH) Evolution of African Dance is part of a preview of the 30th Annual African Festival of Arts (AFA) to be held Labor Day weekend in Washington Park. Held at Navy Pier, Evolution of African Dance explores African dance past, present, and future. The afternoon begins with performances from West African Dance company Muntu Dance, Ethiopian cultural dancer Yaasha Abramham and closes with the Chi-Town Regulators, who will perform a Caribbean J'ouvert festival dance.

Performing during the second half of Evolution of African Dance are M.A.A.D Rhythm who will perform TAP dance sequences followed by Purifyed Dance, performing old and new school hip hop, and closes with the Liberian Native CeceBandit and an electrifying Afrobeat’s performance.

This showcase is interactive with the audience learning African dance for a big finale to end the program.

Fellow Nigerians, the Nigeria Consulate office in New York will be in Chicago July 18 thru 20 for passport renewal services. This will take at the Africa International House located at 6200 South Drexel Avenue, Chicago Illinois 60637, Given the newly instituted changes by the Federal government of Nigeria, only those who pre-register will be attended to. Therefore please follow the instructions outlined below.

2019 Chicago ePassport Exercise

All intending applicants should complete the online application and submit/register with Dr. Ewa Ewa and Ms. Adanna Okoro to participate in the exercise. In light of the new ePassport system changes, we will not be able to assist anyone who did not register for the exercise.The Consulate will be here for biometrics capture only. Submit all application and supporting documents to me DR. Ewa or Ms. Adanna Okoro on or before Saturday, May 25, 2019 for intake. Registration fee is $101 per applicant which includes registration and venue fees, and express mail envelop fees. You can pay by cash and a receipt will be issued to you at the day of event, however if you prefer to buy the express mail envelop (only) for $26, please bring it with you.  

STEP 1 – APPLY

Visit the New York Consulate Passport Info Link and read the requirements at http://nigeriahouse.com/NewPassport.aspxComplete passport application at https://www.innovate1services.com

• Select United States as Processing Country

• Select New York as Processing Embassy

• Select 32 pages for booklet type

Application payment should be made on portal. Print out application, payment slip and acknowledgement slip. After completion, you can forward all materials to me at ewa.ewa@att.net oradamazievents@gmail.com Per instructions from the consulate, these materials will then be sent immediately to the consulate. Only applications the meet this deadline will be treated on the day of event. 

STEP 2 – REGISTER

Contact me Dr. Ewa at 773-289-7973 or Ms. Adanna Okoro at 773 443 6516 to schedule a submission/registration appointment to submit your application and supporting documents and pay your registration fee. Once again only pre-registered applicants will be attended on the day of event, this is predicated upon personal limitation and associated resources at the consulate.

STEP 3 – ATTEND THE EXERCISE

·      All registered applicants must attend the exercise for biometrics capture.

·      All renewal applicants are required to bring their passports along to the exercise for verification purposes.

·      Bring your $100 Consulate Fee in cash. If you have paid this money to Ms. Adana Okoro, she will have your funds available for you at the exercise.

·      Lost Passport Applicants should bring their $370 Penalty Fee in cash per request of the Consulate. 

Please visit the consulate website for more information if you need further clarification, thank you. Those whose passports are still pending from previous exercise are advised to come to the sight with documents for recapture resolution of their problems.

DIRECTIVE FROM THE CONSULATE

Passport applicants should expect to receive their passports 3 to 6 months after exercise. Passports that are not returned by the sixth month will be considered a problem case and applicant will need to visit the processing Consulate to resolve issue.

Fellow Nigerians, the Nigeria Consulate office in New York will be in Chicago July 18 thru 20 for passport renewal services. This will take at the Africa International House located at 6200 South Drexel Avenue, Chicago Illinois 60637, Given the newly instituted changes by the Federal government of Nigeria, only those who pre-register will be attended to. Therefore please follow the instructions outlined below.

2019 Chicago ePassport Exercise

All intending applicants should complete the online application and submit/register with Dr. Ewa Ewa and Ms. Adanna Okoro to participate in the exercise. In light of the new ePassport system changes, we will not be able to assist anyone who did not register for the exercise.The Consulate will be here for biometrics capture only. Submit all application and supporting documents to me DR. Ewa or Ms. Adanna Okoro on or before Saturday, June 22 2019, for intake. Registration fee is $101 per applicant which includes registration and venue fees, and express mail envelop fees. You can pay by cash and a receipt will be issued to you at the day of event, however if you prefer to buy the express mail envelop (only) for $26, please bring it with you.  

STEP 1 – APPLY

Visit the New York Consulate Passport Info Link and read the requirements at http://nigeriahouse.com/NewPassport.aspxComplete passport application at https://www.innovate1services.com

• Select United States as Processing Country

• Select New York as Processing Embassy

• Select 32 pages for booklet type

Application payment should be made on portal. Print out application, payment slip and acknowledgement slip. After completion, you can forward all materials to me at ewa.ewa@att.net oradamazievents@gmail.com Per instructions from the consulate, these materials will then be sent immediately to the consulate. Only applications the meet this deadline will be treated on the day of event. 

STEP 2 – REGISTER

Contact me Dr. Ewa at 773-289-7973 or Ms. Adanna Okoro at 773 443 6516 to schedule a submission/registration appointment to submit your application and supporting documents and pay your registration fee. Once again only pre-registered applicants will be attended on the day of event, this is predicated upon personal limitation and associated resources at the consulate.

STEP 3 – ATTEND THE EXERCISE

·      All registered applicants must attend the exercise for biometrics capture.

·      All renewal applicants are required to bring their passports along to the exercise for verification purposes.

·      Bring your $100 Consulate Fee in cash. If you have paid this money to Ms. Adana Okoro, she will have your funds available for you at the exercise.

·      Lost Passport Applicants should bring their $370 Penalty Fee in cash per request of the Consulate. 

Please visit the consulate website for more information if you need further clarification, thank you. Those whose passports are still pending from previous exercise are advised to come to the sight with documents for recapture resolution of their problems.

DIRECTIVE FROM THE CONSULATE

Passport applicants should expect to receive their passports 3 to 6 months after exercise. Passports that are not returned by the sixth month will be considered a problem case and applicant will need to visit the processing Consulate to resolve issue.

Fellow Nigerians, the Nigeria Consulate office in New York will be in Chicago July 18 thru 20 for passport renewal services. This will take at the Africa International House located at 6200 South Drexel Avenue, Chicago Illinois 60637, Given the newly instituted changes by the Federal government of Nigeria, only those who pre-register will be attended to. Therefore please follow the instructions outlined below.

2019 Chicago ePassport Exercise

All intending applicants should complete the online application and submit/register with Dr. Ewa Ewa and Ms. Adanna Okoro to participate in the exercise. In light of the new ePassport system changes, we will not be able to assist anyone who did not register for the exercise.The Consulate will be here for biometrics capture only. Submit all application and supporting documents to me DR. Ewa or Ms. Adanna Okoro on or before Saturday, June 22 2019, for intake. Registration fee is $101 per applicant which includes registration and venue fees, and express mail envelop fees. You can pay by cash and a receipt will be issued to you at the day of event, however if you prefer to buy the express mail envelop (only) for $26, please bring it with you.  

STEP 1 – APPLY

Visit the New York Consulate Passport Info Link and read the requirements at http://nigeriahouse.com/NewPassport.aspxComplete passport application at https://www.innovate1services.com

• Select United States as Processing Country

• Select New York as Processing Embassy

• Select 32 pages for booklet type

Application payment should be made on portal. Print out application, payment slip and acknowledgement slip. After completion, you can forward all materials to me at ewa.ewa@att.net oradamazievents@gmail.com Per instructions from the consulate, these materials will then be sent immediately to the consulate. Only applications the meet this deadline will be treated on the day of event. 

STEP 2 – REGISTER

Contact me Dr. Ewa at 773-289-7973 or Ms. Adanna Okoro at 773 443 6516 to schedule a submission/registration appointment to submit your application and supporting documents and pay your registration fee. Once again only pre-registered applicants will be attended on the day of event, this is predicated upon personal limitation and associated resources at the consulate.

STEP 3 – ATTEND THE EXERCISE

·      All registered applicants must attend the exercise for biometrics capture.

·      All renewal applicants are required to bring their passports along to the exercise for verification purposes.

·      Bring your $100 Consulate Fee in cash. If you have paid this money to Ms. Adana Okoro, she will have your funds available for you at the exercise.

·      Lost Passport Applicants should bring their $370 Penalty Fee in cash per request of the Consulate. 

Please visit the consulate website for more information if you need further clarification, thank you. Those whose passports are still pending from previous exercise are advised to come to the sight with documents for recapture resolution of their problems.

DIRECTIVE FROM THE CONSULATE

Passport applicants should expect to receive their passports 3 to 6 months after exercise. Passports that are not returned by the sixth month will be considered a problem case and applicant will need to visit the processing Consulate to resolve issue.

Rosenblum Block Club Party

85th Birthday Meyering Park

Held at Africa International House, this panel discussion will focus on the inter-sectionality of the reparations movement, the climate of Black culture, and the Black communities collective control of our present and future.

Join the Lagosians of Chicagoto celebrate Black History Monthin collaboration with Africa International House (AIH) at the Center for Contemporary African Art & Culture / 6200 S. Drexel, Chicago, 60637.

Huge African clothing giveaway!!! 

4-piece Agbadas,
2-piece dan-shikis with sokotos or kembe;
3-piece female sets, geles and more. 

Saturday, February 23rd, 2019
Come early at noon for best selections.
Event ends at 4:30PM.

Some of these clothes are valued at hundreds of dollars and they are yours free.

Tell your family and friends but plan to come first.

AIH was incorporated in 1994 and produces the Annual African Festival of the Arts. Celebrate the 30th Anniversary this Labor Day Weekend, Aug. 30th to Sept. 2nd in Washington Park.

More Information:
The Lagosians of Chicago, as part of its "Annual Give Back Program"will be donating  African Outfits in collaboration with Africa International House (AIH), the promoters and sponsors of the Annual African Festival of the Arts (AFA) at the Center for Contemporary African History and Culture of the AIH:
6200 S. Drexel Avenue Chicago IL (Harris Gymnasium)

The Lagosians of Chicago was established in 1991 as a socio-cultural organization with the aims of: 1) supporting and bringing together the Lagosians in Chicago; 2) advocating and supporting the development of Lagos State, Nigeria and 3) fostering good will with residents of Chicago and the diaspora. It is one of the many chapters of the Eko Club International (ECI), a Nigerian Charity Organization established in USA, UK and Canada for the purpose of supporting member organization and the development of Lagos State.

The Lagosians of Chicago carries out its mission in Chicago by conducting an Annual Give Back Program. This year, the donation of African Outfits in collaboration with the African International House, USA Inc. is one of such efforts. In the past, members, have participated and supported, back to school efforts, winter coats, toys and food drives and served at the Chicago pantry.
The African Outfits give away is a part of the Black History Month commemorations to further encourage the wearing of African Outfits casually and during festive occasions. The (FREE) beautiful clothes range in value from less than $100.00 to several hundreds of dollars: They include:
Several complete sets of Agbada- worn at festive occasions throughout Africa, Several two-piece sets used at a variety occasion and casually. There are contemporary women clothes used for all occasions, including, weddings and birthdays and naming ceremonies 

There are no requirements except one set per person and vendor/retailers are strongly discouraged from participating.
The African Outfits donation will be accompanied by modeling, music and light snacks.