Dr. Joe Phaahla, Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture, will address the audience at Windybrow Theatre tonight on the significance of Africa Day. Deputy Minister Phaahla says, “As Africans we pledge our pride in our heritage and culture, to address the challenges we are facing and to act in unison for the future for all of Africa’s children and for all future generations”.
The Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) in collaboration with the Windybrow Theatre will celebrate Africa Day tonight. Through the support of DAC, Windybrow Theatre has repositioned itself as a Pan-African Centre of excellence in the arts.
The Windybrow is focusing itself on the African Renaissance and Pan Africanism and through its programmes showcasing many African classics and bringing African art to the people. The performances tonight include Kunle Ayo of Nigeria and South Africa’s Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse. This show begins a Festival of Arts at the Windybrow this weekend.
Media is invited.
Media enquiries:
Mack Lewele
Cell: 082 450 5076
For other enquiries:
Zodwa Mpanza
Cell: 082 884 3322
Source: Department of Arts and Culture
