This is a Fundraiser Cultivating San Francisco communities through African arts and dance to establish an after school programs for the youth
SAN FRANCISCO, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — MODEFA is a haute couture catwalk show presented by the African Arts Academy that combines arts and cutting-edge fashion designs with ethnic influences. This year’s cultural diversity celebration coincides with International Ethnic Day and features COLLEEN QUEN, one of San Francisco’s most renowned fashion designers, as well as Zambian up-and-coming talent PAULINE GIBSON and Côte d’Ivoire’s International World Champion Award-Winning Hair Designer ZAMBLE LOU EUGENIE.
The evening will consist of a silent auction and a fireside discussion on how ART HEALS AND SAVE LIVES, featuring guest speakers COURTNEY ELLINGTONG and DANA CHEATUM. Live entertainment to showcase Ivory Coast traditional mask dance ZAOULI performed by Executive Director and award-winning musician Fely Tchaco supported by Master Drummers and Musicians Eric