The inaugural AfroBall, an event to celebrate the innovative exploits of Africans in the diaspora, held on Saturday, May 19, at the Los Angeles Theater Center. Organised by Amplify Africa, an events and culture curation company in Los Angeles, California, AfroBall, dubbed the ‘African Met Gala’ was a splendid showcase of African fashion and style with attendees clad in several attires rooted in local African culture.
Beyond the eye-catching style the night focused on honouring exemplary Africans in the diaspora for the work across fields of technology, health, education, media, leadership and fashion. The night started with special recognition for Congress member Karen Bass, the “Friend of Africa” honoree, for her work in advocacy on African business policy and development through her office as the representative of California’s 37th…
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