TYA Maasai Performs at Global Camps Africa’s “One Night for Sizanani” Gala
April 26, 2025 - Global Camps Africa presents its annual fundraising gala, “One Night for Sizanani,” at the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC — supporting programs that empower and uplift South African youth through HIV prevention education and life skills training. During the VIP reception, TYA Maasai delivers a vibrant and inspiring performance celebrating African culture, unity, and resilience.
TYA celebrated the first day of Kwanzaa - Umoja “Unity” at the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum
December 26, 2024 - TYA performed at @smithsonianacm for their Kwanzaa Opening Ceremony, Umoja (Unity). Channel 4 @nbcwashington and Channel 9 @wusa9 captured the event.
Channel 4 Press Release - link here
Taratibu Youth Association at Dance Institute of Washington's Kwanzaa Performance 2023
December 16, 2023 - Experience our Bantu gumboot performance at The Spirit of Kwanzaa, presented by the Dance Institute of Washington at Cramton Auditorium. This year’s theme, Movement Is Power, celebrates the creativity and resilience of the Black diaspora through dance, music, and storytelling. Our presentation featured Ndikhokhele Bawo — a traditional South African Xhosa song inspired by Psalm 23, arranged by The Unveiled.
Since 1995, The Spirit of Kwanzaa has been DIW’s signature cultural arts celebration, highlighting the principles of Kwanzaa through vibrant performances that honor community, heritage, and unity.
Music Arrangement Credit: "Ndikhokhele" by The Unveiled.
Taratibu Youth Association Bantu & Maasai Gumboot Dance Performance | Spirit of Kwanzaa 2022 – DIW
December 17, 2022 - Experience our Bantu and Maasai gumboot performance at The Spirit of Kwanzaa, presented by the Dance Institute of Washington at Cramton Auditorium. This show celebrates the creativity and resilience of the Black diaspora through dance, music, and storytelling.
Music Arrangement Credit: Sechaba (Sotho) excerpt from Sarafina movie, Noyana by Soweto Gospel Choir, Siyahamba (Zulu) by Hugh Masakela.