By Lanre Sonubi
It was Africa Day celebration at APR Plc on May 25, 2016.
Staff were cladded in various shades of beautiful African attires, while varieties of African dishes and snacks like roasted yam, plantain (boli), abacha, ojojo, akara, etc. were on the menu. The entire office was adorned with African crafts and décor. The atmosphere was charged with pure African entertainment served by drummers, dancers, and mascots.
There were presentations by various departments including drama, dance, poetry, and African Kitchen. The best dressed—male and female categories—were selected and celebrated.
The initiative of Africa Day celebration across the world is in commemoration of the 1963 founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), presently recognized as the Africa Union (AU).
On every May 25th, we remind ourselves how much more we need to do as Africans, while commemorating how far we have come as a peculiar race.
