ASI Past Events & Highlights
Celebrating Our Journey
– A Look Back at ASI’s Most Memorable Events
African Soul International has been at the forefront of cultural empowerment, artistic expression, and community engagement. Through dynamic performances, educational programs, and groundbreaking initiatives, we’ve brought African and African-American heritage to life.
Explore our past events, relive the energy, and witness the impact of ASI’s cultural celebrations.
ASI’s Past Events Recap
February - Black History Month Events
February 27, 2025
📍 Wilshire Ebell Theater
On February 27, 2025, African Soul International brought the magic of African music, dance, and storytelling to the Wilshire Ebell Theater with a breathtaking performance of A Voyage to Africa.
Audiences were transported through
History, rhythm, and tradition in this unforgettable LIVE theater production
FEATURING:
⭐ 4X Grammy Award-winning composer Magatte Sow (Black Panther, Coming to America 2)
⭐ World-class dancers & musicians bringing African culture to life
⭐ Choreography & direction by Dr. Jewel "Adama" Jackson
With a sold-out school matinee and an electrifying evening performance, this production was a true celebration of African heritage, movement, and storytelling.
Stay tuned for more incredible performances from African Soul International!
ASI Featured on
KTLA 5 Morning News!
February 5, 2025 | Wednesday
African Soul International was featured live on KTLA 5 Morning News!
Our team brought culture, rhythm, and movement to the big screen, sharing our mission and passion for preserving and celebrating African heritage through dance, music, and storytelling
.
Missed the live show?
Watch the segment on KTLA’s website or YouTube channel.
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting – ASI Cultural Arts Center
February 1, 2025
📍 2650 MLK Blvd, Suite 103, Los Angeles, CA 90008
ASI proudly opened the first Black woman-owned cultural arts center in Los Angeles!
This past event was one for the books! We honored some incredible leaders, surprised Baba Malik Sow, and celebrated culture, community, and legacy the ASI way.
The energy was unmatched—the music, the food, the love, and of course, the children DANCE danced! Couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful way to open our new home.
If you missed it, don’t worry; watch the recap below!
african soul international's
Grand Opening Honorees
The event featured a prayer and blessing from Multi-Grammy Award-winning Producer & Pastor Warryn S. Campbell, along with an incredible lineup of honorees:
✅ Debbie Allen – Actress, Director, Producer
✅ Jossie Harris – Actress and Advocate
✅ Iris Purnell
✅ The Honorable Songhai Armstead – Judge
✅ Supervisor Holly Mitchell – County of Los Angeles
✅ The Amity Foundation & OneOC
✅ Rene Fisher-Mims & SHINE Muwasi – The World Stage & Leimert Park
✅ Dr. Sayida Peprah-Wilson – Psychologist and Doula
✅ Pamela Anchang – Immigrant Magazine
✅ Mr. Uchenna Nworgu – African Goodwill Awards
Day of Dance Around the World
January 20, 2025 | MLK DAY
📍 2650 MLK Blvd, Suite 103, Los Angeles, CA 90008
ASI and renowned artists travel the world through dance!
On this MLK Day, amidst political challenges, we use dance as our form of resilience and resistance. Through unity, we have power. This FREE Day of Dance Classes celebrates culture and inspire connection.
"Fierce times require FIERCE dancing!"
African Soul International's
Powerful Day of Dance on MLK Day
We opened the doors to our brand-new spot at Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw Mall, Suite 103—right next to Southern Girl Desserts!
This event is a celebration of unity, resilience, and cultural richness, honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. featuring different dance classes and world-class artists:
✅ Afro-Cuban Dance with Kati Hernandez
✅ African Dance Techniques with Dr. Jewel Jackson
✅ West African Dance Intensive with Daunte Fyall
✅ Brazilian Dance with Nagode Simpson
✅ Step! with Vernon Jackson
✅ Hip-Hop with Kosi Williams
✅ Afrobeat with NK
A heartfelt THANK YOU to all the incredible artists and participants who joined us at our first-ever Day of Dance Around the World!
The event was pure and simple JOY!!!
ASI Kwanzaa Celebration (December 26, 2024)
We celebrate Kwanzaa with storytelling, hands-on activities, and cultural exploration. We also honored the life and legacy of Nzingha Camara, a beloved elder in our community, whose contributions in education and the arts have inspired countless individuals.
A one-day cultural celebration of Kwanzaa’s seven principles, featuring storytelling, live performances, and interactive family-friendly activities. Attendees enjoyed African drumming, dance, and community discussions on cultural unity.
The Magic of the Holidays with ASI!
Disneyland’s Festival of the Holidays
December 3, 19, and 29, 2024
For the first time, ASI brings the heart of African culture to Disneyland
An unforgettable cultural showcase
ASI on Disneyland
This is a special performance by African Soul International at Disneyland..
It highlights African culture through live dance, drumming, music, and storytelling, with the goal of reaching a broad audience and showcasing the richness of African traditions in a celebrated venue.
A performance where culture and magic meet!
The Culture Conference
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