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‘Bridgerton’ Star Adjoa Andoh And ‘Bel-Air’ Actor Jimmy Akingbola To Deliver Keynotes At Heritage And Cultural Society Of Africa’s Sankofa Summit In New York


The Sankofa Summit will be held at Columbia University by the Heritage and Cultural Society of Africa.

EXCLUSIVE: Veteran British actress Adjoa Andoh( Bridgerton) and Jimmy Akingbola( Bel-Air) are among the names that have signed on to deliver keynote speeches at The Heritage and Cultural Society of Africa’s (HACSA) Sankofa Summit set to run October 9 and 10 at Columbia University. Organizers have said they mount the event to showcase “excellence in the African Diaspora” and celebrate “Africa’s rich history, heritage and culture.” The title theme of this year’s summit is Inspiring the Youth – Healing Communities. As a British-born Nigerian, I can’t wait to be part of an event that’s dedicated to bringing us all together from around the world, showcasing excellence in the African Diaspora, and celebrating Africa’s rich history, heritage and culture.”

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