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New
York, New York: The Celebrate Africa
Foundation recently held its 2006 annual celebration and awards gala
at the Tavern-On-The-green in Central park, New York City. The event
was attended by the President of Senegal, President of Madagascar,
the under-secretary for political affairs at the United nations,
several ambassadors and diplomats, and members of the public including
several Africans dominated by people of Senegal, the best
country award recipient. Our staff was there to bring you exclusive photo-coverage.
Dr
Chika Onyeani, Chairman, CEO Celebrate Africa Foundation speaking at
the event
President
of Senegal, Abdoulaye Wade at the event
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President
Abdoulaye Wade holds up the trophy on behalf of Senegal for the
"Best African Country, 2006" award.
Ted
H. Jacobsen holds up the trophy for "Humanitarian and Philanthropic
Award, 2006. Professor Gambari, Dr. Onyeani, and Wallace Ford Esq., look
on.
HOW
IT HAPPENED: Attendees
began gathering in earnest at Tavern-On-The-Green hall and before 7:00Pm
almost all the seats were taken. The Presidents of Senegal and
Madagascar as well as the Chairman of the occasion, Ambassador/Prof.
Ibrahim Gambari and Ted H. Jacobsen arrived in time as well. US
Congressman, Charlie Rangel was also in attendance. Dr. Onyeani
introduced the MC of the occasion Wallace Ford, Esq., who took over the
moderation of events thenceforth. Dinner was served while a video
address by the President of the World bank was shown followed by an
extract from the film "Africa Open For Business." The producer
and Director of the film, Ms. Carol Pineau gave a brief speech about the
film. The awards of the night were then handed out to the recipients.
First the "Humanitarian and Philanthropic Award, 2006" was
handed out to Chief Theodore "Ted" H. Jacobsen, Secretary of
the New York State Labor Council. Chief Jacobsen then gave his
appreciation speech. The "Best African Country Award,
2006" was then handed out to the President of Senegal, Abdoulaye
Wade who received the award on behalf of Senegal and also addressed the audience. Chief
Dr. Annie B. Martin gave the closing remarks.
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Chief
Ted. H. Jacobsen delivers his appreciation speech after receiving the
"Humanitarian and Philanthropic award" during the event. See
Complete Speech
Professor
Ibrahim Gambari, Chairman of the occasion speaks at the event.
Wallace
Ford, Esq., MC of the occasion speaking.
Prof.
Gambari introduces President Abdoulaye Wade
Chief
Ted H. Jacobsen (award recipient) with Oliver Mbamara, Esq., during the
event
Congressman
Charles Rangel and Dr.. Annie B. Martin in a tête-à-tête during the
event
Journalist
and filmmaker, Carol Pineau of the "Africa Open For Business"
Movie speaking about the film at the event
President
Marc Ravalomanana of Madagascar with his wife during the event
Friends
of Ted H. Jacobsen
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Singing
the American Anthem
Senegalese
ladies at event
A
Senegalese woman in a typical rich and colorful traditional attire
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Chief
Jacobsen (standing, middle) with friends at the event
Dr.
Paul Wolfowitz, World bank president addresses the occasion (via video)
Dr.
Annie B. Martin gives the closing remark while Dr. Onyeani, President Wade
of Senegal and President Ravalomanana of Madagascar look on
Angelinah
Adah with mother and some Senegalese women all dressed in traditional
attire at the event.
Members
of the Press
Friends
of Chief Ted H. Jacobsen
A
cross section of Senegalese women at the event
A
cross section of some of the attendees at the event
Guests
Another
cross section of Senegalese women at the event
Senegalese
youth sing the Senegalese anthem during the event.
Youth
table
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