The 5th Annual African Film and Art Festival presented by Providence World Music comes to Southside Cultural Center this Saturday September 21! Free movies, music, and dance!

The River by Ethiopian filmmaker Herrana Addisu

5:00 pm

The Bride by Rwandese filmmaker and visual artist Myriam Uwiragiye Birara

7:15 pm

We will have live music outdoors featuring distinct musical traditions from Africa and African Diaspora. Classic Vibe Reggae will perform at 3:30 PM to celebrate reggae music. We have invited Burundian singer and band leader Africa Nova to join us to celebrate the local African community by honoring the music of the people of Burundi from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

We will screen three films indoor and outdoor from 3:00 PM to 7:15 PM. We will begin at 3:00 PM with a screening of Lucky (by Kumi Kumi Obuoabisa, Ghana), followed by The River by Ethiopian filmmaker Herrana Addisu at 5:00 PM and The Bride by Rwandese filmmaker and visual artist Myriam Uwiragiye Birara at 7:15 PM.

for more info, please visit https://www.pvdworldmusic.com/african-film-fest