African Dinner-Dance Party Will Raise Funds to Fight Malaria in Africa

DURHAM, North Carolina - On April 25, from 7:00pm –12:00am at the Durham Armory, 220 Foster Street, in Durham, NC, Triangle residents can dance to African music and enjoy African foods while supporting an important cause—helping to save African children and pregnant mothers from malaria.

This party with a purpose is hosted by the Bonjour African Malaria Project (BAMP) and will include live entertainment, dance music, and remarks from local dignitaries.  A complimentary buffet of African foods—including meat, fish, and vegetarian dishes— and a cash bar featuring beer and wine will be available. A Silent Auction for special gifts, art objects, and prizes takes place during the event. To donate an item, contact Beth Keena at b_keena@yahoo.com or 919-942-3404.

Each year, BAMP holds its African Dinner-Dance Party in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill metro area to raise funds to buy insecticide-treated mosquito nets and deliver them directly to African children and youth through a community-based healthcare network in Linguere, Senegal. Last year’s event raised over $12,000, which paid for the purchase and delivery of at least 5,000 life-saving nets.

After the food and entertainment, dancing starts with deejay Bouna Ndiaye playing a wide assortment of African pop music. Ndiaye is the host of the popular Bonjour Africa music show heard every Sunday from 4–6:00 p.m. on WNCU 90.7FM.

Tickets for the event are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.  All proceeds will go to the procurement of malaria interventions.  

For ticket information or other details about the African Dinner-Dance, please contact Bouna Ndiaye at (919) 215-4765 or bonjourafrica@hotmail.com. 

For more information about the Bonjour Africa Malaria Project or Bonjour Africa Projects, Inc., please visit us on the web at www.bonjourafricaprojects.org.

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