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Memorial Tribute for Cheikh Ahmed Tidiane Gueye

Posted By awa on November 17th, 2009
On 28 November 2009, please join us for a remembrance in music, images and words as Artists, friends, colleagues and family come together to pay their respects and celebrate the life of Cheikh Ahmed Tidiane Gueye, the Pan African Activist, Poet, and Critic.

26 November 1954 – 12th September 2009

Cheikh Ahmed Tidiane Gueye
This memorial event reflecting the progressive ideas and development in revolutionary thought and spirit of a unique son of Africa will take place:

When: 28 November 2009, From 2pm till late
Where: Institute of Education, Student Union Bar, 20 Bedford Way, London WC1H 0AL
Adm: Food Available will be available, Contributions and donations would be greatly appreciated

With Performances from:

African Dawn Members | Elliot Ngubane | Brother Niyi | Fred Macha | Bro Molchopari | Leeto | Dade Krama
Abdul Tee Jay | Tunde Jegede | Wazalendo Players | Adesosa Wallace | Juwon | Wangui wa Goro | Bonolo Sisters | Nsimba Foggis Bitendi and many more surprise guests

Led by members of African Dawn and the Gueye family
Cheikh Ahmed Tiadane Gueye Directions

Venue
Institute of Education, Student Union Bar, Thornhaugh Street
Entrance is down the ramp opposite SOAS

Tube Stations
Russell Square, Euston Square, Kings Cross, Goodge Street

Buses
59, 68, 91, 168, 474, 188

For more information please contact:
wala.danga@blueyonder.co.uk or gueye_ama@yahoo.com
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