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African Language Festival Event

In addition to his rolse as Associate Professor of African Studies and Kiswahili language, Dr. Peter Ojiambo was also language coordinator for the department of African and African-American studies and organized the first KU African Language Festival in 2016.
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In addition to his rolse as Associate Professor of African Studies and Kiswahili language, Dr. Peter Ojiambo was also language coordinator for the department of African and African-American studies and organized the first KU African Language Festival in 2016.

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Dr. Clarence Lang introduces the first KU African Language Festival in spring of 2016 at the KU Commons.
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Dr. Clarence Lang introduces the first KU African Language Festival in spring of 2016 at the KU Commons.

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African Language Coordinator, Dr. Brenda Wawire welcomes guests to the 3rd Annual KU African Language Festival
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African Language Coordinator, Dr. Brenda Wawire welcomes guests to the 3rd Annual KU African Language Festival

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Students of Wolof language present a sketch.
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Students of Wolof language present a sketch.

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Kiswahili students present a song and sketch.
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Kiswahili students present a song and sketch.

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Haitian Creole student gives a presentation
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Haitian Creole student gives a presentation

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Arabic Students present a Sketch
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Arabic Students present a Sketch

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Five Wolof students present a sketch
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Five Wolof students present a sketch

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Kiswahili students present a sketch about bargaining at the market.
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Kiswahili students present a sketch about bargaining at the market.

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Kiswahili student sketch
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Kiswahili student sketch

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Arabic students present a sketch about ordering at a restaurant
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Arabic students present a sketch about ordering at a restaurant

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An enthusiastic audience of over 150 people attended the 2nd Annual KU African Language Festival!
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An enthusiastic audience of over 150 people attended the 2nd Annual KU African Language Festival!

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Wolof student presentation.
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Wolof student presentation.

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Wolof students showcasing traditional attires
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Wolof students showcasing traditional attires

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Wolof student sketch.
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Wolof student sketch.

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Kiswahili students present a song and dance
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Kiswahili students present a song and dance

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Kiswahili students act out a story
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Kiswahili students act out a story

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A group of Arabic students at the 2018 KU African Language Festival
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A group of Arabic students at the 2018 KU African Language Festival

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A poster advertising the 3rd annual KU African Language Festival
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A poster advertising the 3rd annual KU African Language Festival

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