2 BLACK GENIUS FESTIVAL Boasting more than 4000 visitors and 100 exhibitors in 4 years, the Black Genius Festival is recognized as one of the best Afro Caribbean exposition in France. The Diaspora and its talents also rose to the occasion. This gathering’s original artistic form, meets the approval of an affleuent cultural elite, allowing for the best talents to showcase their creative genius. Motivated by a will to display a patchwork of creativity and excellence, this event was initiated in June 2009 by a Pan African woman Laytah KONQUA. Under the thematic area of Culture, this timeless fair epitomizes the discovery of the African continent in its full glory. Laytah Konqua, founder of the BLACK GENIUS FESTIVAL « While visiting Kokrobite Beach in Ghana, I saw very poor children who had next to nothing. Although the children of Kokrobite live in appalling hygienic conditions, they shared everything they had including the simplest things of life. Older children took care of the younger ones, simple things. Watching them I had the feeling that as a Westerner, I could help the children of Kokrobite not only out of patriotism but above all because it is a humanitarian duty. That is why I decided to set up the Rekhsia Institute at Kokrobite in Ghana, for the sake of our children and our future. Enough of injustice, misery, and scheming. Enough of making money at the expense of others.... They will usher in the revolution.» Laytah KONQUA 3 The Rekh Sia institute THE PROJECT The Rekh Sia institute aims to be an orphanage that helps children develop in dignity by providing them educational and social support. All our energy in Black genius Festival is to promote Rekhsia , which will be launched in Ghana in September 2017, will be an open and conducive space for needy children Design à La Source has been selected to design and implement this ambitious Rekhsia is located at Kokrobite, a and important project. coastal town in the south of Ghana. The institute aims to provide needy local children a safe and healthy place where they can develop, learn and grow. 4 The following measures will be taken in order to ensure sustainable development : Energy self-sufficiency by installing solar panels and biogas Food self-sufficiency with a micro farm Self-sufficiency in potable water by sinking a hand-pump well Every child has the right to feel safe, to be loved and to receive a decent education. The goal of the institute is to safeguard and protect the rights of children. It will host and feed vulnerable children who are distressed or abused. Orphans, abandoned children, children with poor parents The institute will guarantee them shelter, balanced meals, clothing and medical care. Children will receive an education and various forms of technical agricultural training so their fate is not tied to the city. They will be given a multidisciplinary training on how to create wealth for themselves and for their country. Orphanage plans 5 Enriched with our experience and previous successes, we are working from now on on the setting up of the 2014 edition of the Black Genius Festival 31th October 2015 at the Parc Floral DE paris 6 On the 31st of October 2015 , the 6th edition of the Black Genius Festival will come back, richer, more creative and more celebratory than ever. This brand new chapter offers the best of Afro-Caribbean music in France and will reprint its trade mark: offer and share more than music. We remain close to the Afro-Caribbean youth concern and we will outdo ourselves to offer a deep-felt momentum to our faithful attendees as useful as it will be entertaining: Award ceremony Once again, the “Black Genius awards” will reward The best of Afro-Caribbean culture. The 2015 selection promises to be rich in surprises. Conference debate Panellist debate on the various actions and concrete organization that could lead to the Edification of a federal state. The best of Music A large panel of National and International artists from the upcoming Afro Caribbean Scene will take you on a musical journey throughout their live shows. ExHIBIT-SALE More than 100 exhibitors carefully selected for their know how will attend to make you discover the best of their creative genius. 7 THE fashion show The best of fashion will be at the rendezvous. Talented designers will showcase their creation for an off-the-scale Fashion show. 8 USEFUL LINKS Partnership ROOTS MAGAZINE : WWW.ROOTSMAGAZINE.FR/ Support REIKH SIA : WWW.LEETCHI.COM/C/SOLIDARITE-DE-ENFANT-KOKLOBITE-GHANA Graphic Design : Aurélien DOGBEH WWW.FRENCHHERALDRYDESIGN.COM Medias talk about it VISUALS FROM PREVIOUS EDITIONS Photo credits : Enkiel 9 www.blackgenius.org email : [email protected] France : + 33 (0) 7 83 03 35 16 10
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