Celebrate Mother’s Day With Mother Kofi: The Tale Of An Of African Princess at The National Black Theatre

Celebrate Mother’s Day with
Mother Kofi: The Tale of An of African Princess
at May 13th 6pm at National Black Theatre


This piece is compilation of musical works with interpretive African dancing dedicated to the Ghanaian princess, activist, and prophetess Laura Adorka Kofi.

Laura Adorka Kofi, known to her followers as “Mother Kofi” was sent on a mission to travel to America and deliver a message of invitation, union and self-help. Upon arrival to the U.S., Kofi began working with Marcus Garvey in the United Negro Improvement Association, then established her own organization. ...

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Celebrate Mother’s Day with
Mother Kofi: The Tale of An of African Princess
at May 13th 6pm at National Black Theatre


This piece is compilation of musical works with interpretive African dancing dedicated to the Ghanaian princess, activist, and prophetess Laura Adorka Kofi.

Laura Adorka Kofi, known to her followers as “Mother Kofi” was sent on a mission to travel to America and deliver a message of invitation, union and self-help. Upon arrival to the U.S., Kofi began working with Marcus Garvey in the United Negro Improvement Association, then established her own organization.

She suffered many prejudices including false accusations causing arrests, to her final assassination while delivering her message to a large crowd in Liberty Hall on March 8, 1928 in Miami, Florida.

Her congregation called a new pastor from South Africa, Eli Nyombolo to establish a church and community in Jacksonville,FL they called "Adorkaville".
As a descendant of Nyombolo, Alphonso has gathered excerpts and hymns from his grandfather and the community in Jacksonville to develop a musical suite that includes interpretive African dancing to depict Laura Adorka Kofi’s life and mission.

This piece takes you on a Trans-Atlantic journey to the past in order to invoke an inspiring vision of the future!

This is an immersive musical experience with a live 8-piece band and dance ensemble!

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