Celebrating the 53rd African day.

Celebrating the 53rd African day

The event too place yesterday 25th may 2015 at the prestigious Sheraton hotel Abuja with so much fun, most African countries like South Africa, Zambia, Ethiopia, Eygpt, Liberia etc.
Every country came with their delicacies and it was really exciting.
It is really great to have a united Africa.

Boiled plantain and vegetable soup from Central African Republic

                                                    Flags from various African countries
                                                                     Cultural dance
                                                     I and the Jamaican High commissioner

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