Jamaicans Celebrate 50th African Liberation Day....At least three events are planned for between tomorrow and Saturday in celebration of the 50th African Liberation Day.

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At least three events are planned for between tomorrow and Saturday in celebration of the 50th African Liberation Day. All three events feature stage shows and will see Jamaicanscelebrating freedom through music.

African Liberation Day has its roots in 1958, when Ghanian leader Dr Kwame Nkrumah convened the First Conference of Independent States in the Ghanian capital, Accra. April 15 was named African Freedom Day, as the formal decolonisation process gained momentum across Africa. When the Organisation of African Unity was formed in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on May 25, African Liberation Day was declared on that date.

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Full stage shows rare

Compared to the regularity of former years full-scale stage shows are now a rarity in Jamaica, with Reggae Sumfest, Rebel Salute and Western Consciousness three of the few calendar events remaining. However, all the celebratory events incorporate the stage show format. READ More...