Title: Urithi Unaoendelea!

Artistic Director/Choreographer/Costume Design:  Babadunjo Olagunke’ 
President: Chelsea Waruzi, Vice President- Jeannel Dolcy
Rehearsal Leader: Dajanae Bivens
Dance Captain: Kiyah Harris
Performers: Ademide Aieigbe, Jeannel Dolcy, Chelsea Waruzi,  Kiyah Harris, Kathryn Ngamoje, Madelyn Gaveh , Meklet Berihun, Monica-Martine Mbakop, Sara Tewelde, Jelicia Pollard  , Morayo-Oluwa Adeniyi , Leanna Morris
Musicians: Roderick Davis, Baba William Anderson II, William Anderson III, Mon Zabala 

The Ngoma African Dance Ensemble is a company devoted to preserving the African Diaspora and folkloric art forms. Founded in 1995 by Markita Boney-Brooks, she wanted a place where students would come together, vibe, release stress, and workout! This season we celebrate 32 YEARS and Ngoma still carries on in this fashion. Under the Artistic Direction for 31 of those years is Babadunjo Olagunke’. This year's presentation is entitled, " Urithi Unaoendelea (THE LEGACY CONTINUES)!”  Ballanta!  Originating from Guinea-Bissau,Senegal-Casamance Region West Africa. This is a coming of age and Initiation rites dance from childhood to adulthood. We purposefully focus on patience....and spirituality. We have experienced significant growth spiritually, physically and metaphysically. We also reap the awesome benefits of appreciation and dedication. 

Please join us on November 1, 2026 for a FREE workshop at 4-6pm. Please contact Chelsea Waruzi @richmond.edu for further details. Suffice it to say, we proudly share this piece for The Celebration of Dance Showcase. “Urithi Unaoendelea!” Enjoy family…Ase’ ohhhhhhhh!!!