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Ghanaian Dance Guardian & Wisdom keeper now seated upon Ancestral throne

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Dec. 2015 -- Adept, Stately, gracious and agile in movement and Spirit, a grand library of cultural wisdom and devotee to Dance, closes and transitions. Iba'se Baba Nii,  I am forever   moved by your Grand Spirit, wisdom and Artistic excellence.  ~ R. Califa, Nzo Califa Dance Works Prof. Fransis Nii Yartey "...the recent past director of the Department of Dance Studies, University of Ghana (Legon) and the acting Director of the Ghana Dance Ensemble – passed on last week at the age of 69 -after a short illness during a national assignment in the Indian capital, New Delhi." Dr. F. Nii Yartey transitioned Nov. 21, 2015, his final bow in Delhi, India  leading and Africa/India Dance Summit More about the legacy of Baba Nii here:  http://artsghana.org/prof-f-nii-yartey-he-died-as-he-lived-a-selfless-devotee-to-dance-in-ghana/ KUSUM AFRICA , MARCH 2002 - UC Berkeley, Zellerback - Pioneering Moment photo courtesy: Baba CK Ladzekpo, Key Collaborator of ...

nzoCALIFA: Divine Thunder and Sacred Winds of Change

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  #GoodFriday -- A tributary salute to the dynamic cosmic duo of Oya and Sango - Maferefun Orisha. Modupe Iya and Baba. A moment to rise to the occasion of such a charged Season  of change and forward motion. Over the years, under the guise of proficient spiritual leadership, these forces would influence my path with unforgettable  guiding principles still empowering my life today: Walk forward astute, strong and never wear your woes on your heart like a pocket. In the face of injustice, prepare your case trump tight, align with advocates and claim your Victory Kawo is a charismatic leader and commanding speaker amplifying, attuning or  appeasing to his desire.  So be alert and unrelenting in favor of your petitions before this energy. Yet, stay savvy in nature breeding harmony not discord in these exchanges. When it comes to the DRUM - clear the floor, for more than likely he'll/she'll own it! Kawo BRINGS THE #DANCE with impressive movement ...