FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY – May 7, 2018 – The Annual Cultural Arts Expo & Convention is taking place on May 19, 2018 at the Crowne Plaza at 901 Spring Street, Elizabeth, NJ. CEO & Founder Alaina Mensah of Queens of Africa United says “The Culture Arts Expo & Convention is geared towards all those who want to unite and learn our culture, including African-Americans and other countries.”
Hours are 9:00AM to 5:00PM featuring vendors, artists and events throughout the day. Followed up by the Queens Red Carpet Ball at 7:00PM. $50 per person and include drinks and hor d’oeuvres.
Tickets on Sale Now!
Saturday night’s Queen’s Red-Carpet Ball is a fundraiser funds for valuable community infrastructure to provide building access and safe walkways, implement treatment plans to help reduce Malaria, and help empower those in Africa with means of supporting themselves while earning a living wage.
Queens of Africa United International Foundation USA and Malachi’s International Ministries welcome Ghana-based musicians, artists and entrepreneurs to connect to US-based cultures in a celebration of unity and learning.
Culture Arts Expo & Convention - Saturday May 19, 2018 - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel (Grand Ballroom)- 901 Spring Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Cultural Arts Talent Awards & Queen’s Red Carpet Ball – Tickets on sale now!
Saturday May 19 – 7:00PM – 11:00PM
$50/pp. includes drinks and hor d’oeuvres
Guests of Honor: Madame Janet Edna Nyame, Secretary General, UNA-GH Vice President, WFUNA
Performances by: Ghanaian soul artist Sherifa Gunu and R&B singer Johnny Ray Soul.
Runway show by 12-year old Egypt ‘Ify’ Ufele. One of the youngest designers to debut at New York Fashion Week, Ify created Chubiiline - a brand that promotes body acceptance, self-esteem and empowerment. Watch FORD COMMERCIAL featuring Egypt Ufele
Hair & Models compliments of Afrikinky / Africans Gone Natural, an organization whose goal is to help African women around the globe embrace their crowns in style. Watch Afrikinky College Tour 2017
About: Queens of Africa United Foundation International USA (501c3) In conjunction with Malachi’s International Ministries (NGO seek to implement necessary food pantries for expectant mothers and families, local schools and orphanages to provide uniforms, backpacks and school supplies for students annually. For the past several years, Queens of Africa United has held events designed to uplift and foster unity, education and empowerment in communities across Africa.
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