I had the honor of creating Anu Prestonia celebration gown, for her gala event. I post just a snippit of the event here, but it was so much more than this 1 minute story. Want to see more take a peek at the professional photos from Khamit Kinks IG page See more photos from Photographer Edward C.Jones here.
The program:
DJ, Des One
Food by Richard Yu of Madeline Catering
Mistress of Ceremony Harriette Cole http://harriettecole.com/
Special guests Drumming: M’ten Halsey & Osayande
Makati Angaza African Dance Tribute
Video: Hamamset Angaza (seen at the event)
Special Guest Speakers:
Nana Camille Yarbrough author of “Cornrows” (was not present, but message read by Ms. Cole)
Lisa Price, founder of Carol’s Daughter: More about Lisa
Musical offering (in my video) Ankh Ra Amenhetep , singer/master vocal coach, https://www.facebook.com/ankh.amenhetep
Ademola Mandella, Kinapps & Locs N’ Chops Gudhair International
Ruth Sinclair, Khamit Kinks Artistic Director/Founder
Proclamation from Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams
Family and Friends:
Praha Jeppe, niece
Michelle Thomas, family friend
Linda Carter, Anu’s sister
Special Presentation
Ghai’ll Rhodes Benjamin, Talking Poems Story Telling
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