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Mark your calendars for April 27 th, 2013 as the Green White and Blue( GWB) Ball Commission bring you their annual ball celebrating Sierra Leone’ s 52 nd Independence. The 5 th Annual Green, White, and Blue Ball will take place at the illustrious and newly renovated historical Howard Theatre at 620 T St NW, Washington, DC 20001. This night of cultured elegance will feature upbeat sounds provided by DJ Lebbie and DJ No Name as well as live performances by international artist Janka Nabay and the Bubu Gang. African media mogul, Farai Gundan, will serve as the event’ s Mistress of Ceremonies. Partners of the GWB Commission parent company include Face2Face Africa, Applause Africa Magazine, Prince Zamira Photography, Runaworks Studios, Restycle, African Lime Light, and Miss Dunnie O.
Last year’ s Ball was a smashing success with a theme of“ Going Back to Our Roots”. At this year’ s event patrons will have the opportunity to grace the red carpet and put on a full display of their elegant attire. Commission partners of the well anticipated event said " Every year we aim to out due ourselves. It’ s our 5th year and our ultimate goal is to host an extravaganza that will have our guests fully entertained and anxiously awaiting GWB6.” The vibrant and sophisticated event will highlight Sierra Leoneans making laudable efforts in the community. This year’ s honorees include international ballerina Michaela DePrince, Olympic track and field star Ms. Ola Sesay, and Humanitarian Ms. Liesel Renner of the Visao Foundation. Partial proceeds from the Ball will benefit the Throne Room Orphanage and Educational Center, a Fairfax, Virginia based non-profit organization that assists youth who were orphaned during Sierra Leone’ s 11-year civil war. Sponsors for this year’ s event areFace2Face Africa Magazine, Arik Air, Miss Jessie ' s and Bella Naija.
Tickets for the 2013 GWB Ball will be available for sale at www. gwbcommission. com. For sponsorship and media opportunities please contact: sarran @ gwbcommission. com or mariama @ gwbcommission. com.