Flyer to promote the 2nd International African Extravaganza at the Harlem World Cultural and Entertainment Center hosted by The Society of Africans From America.
Events include [THE CROWNING OF THE ELDERS], [The North American Celebration of the *Coronation of OBA OSEIJEMAN ADEFUMNI I]. [*His Royal Highness Adefunmi I was Coronated on June 5, 1981 in lie lie, Nigeria as the first African American in history to achieve status as King].
Performers and elders crowned include Oba Oseijeman Adefumi, Chief Pianki Akinbaloye, Obi Simon Anekwe, Chief James Hawthorne Bey, Sister Helen Brown, Ladji Camara, Dr. John Henrik Clarke, Nana Yaoopare Dinizulu, Katherine Dunham, Dr. Yosef Ben-Jochannan, Sister Alma John, Mama Keke, Attorney Conrad Lynn, Queen Mother Moore, Babatunde Olatunji, Chief Obafemi Wheeler, Chancellor Williams, Zakiyyah Zai'mah, "Russell" the Clown, International Afrikan American Ballet, Calabash Drummers & Dancers, Bungo's Afrikan-American Hi-Life Band, Whirling Wizards, Nadi Qamar, Jewels of Aton First World Legacy, Ankh Ra Samahj, Harlem Karate Institute, Kulu Mile Drummers and Dancers of Philly.
Harlem, 1982
printed matter
11” x 8 1/2”
Staining; edge loss; impressions from handling
