From: Doc Odotte

From: otiende Fred
Date: Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 4:19 PM
Subject: Opiyo Jarumba in New Jersey

AKIA Emergency Fund will be hosting a dance party this weekend, Saturday the 13th of April, 2013 in New Jersey ( note the change of venue) from Makeda Ethiopian Restaurant to PROGRESSIVE TEMPLE HALL, 186 HALE STREET,NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ.08901. There will be a stunning performance by none other than the legendary Benga maestro Opiyo Jarumba with super Mejja Band currently on a tour of the US. The Band is fully equipped with a dancing troupe from Kenya featuring Shiro and Sippi (sips), the lead guitar is played by Young Boy, Roberto Jaligega on the rhythm & vocals, Mulumbi Jamarachi on Bass, Opiyo Jarumba himself on the vocals and Robert Osembo on drums. Come and enjoy the performance of this group before they leave for Kenya As this will be their last performance in New Jersey. The show will start from 8:00pm till 2:00am. Please be on time. All members and non members of AKIA are invited, there will be a cover charge of $20. at the gate.

For more information, please feel free to contact,
AKIA chairman Edward Oyuga. 215-240-0106
AKIA organizing secretary Tom Ogindo 914-552-9613
AKIA treasurer Hellen Adhiambo 732-735-1136
AKIA secretary Nelson Kondula 845-401-3590
AKIA member rep. Noa Nyalele 732-2798018
Opiyo Jarumba 484-664-9736
Paul Alwala. 267-334-8485
Fred Adede. 845-705-2429
Doc Odotte 732-213-9699.