The African Aggies Coalition (AAC) hosted their first African Night since 2017. Students with roots in all different parts of Africa put on a performance that showcased their heritage.

The event included modeling of traditional African attire, dance numbers from the Afro Elites dance team and a skit inspired by the movie “Coming to America.” 

From Liberia, Nigeria and Ghana, all the way to Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan, students in the AAC represented their countries with pride.

“The preparation for a show like this has been exciting and hectic,” said Beatrice Gar, senior biology student and AAC president. “There are so many moving parts and we hit a few roadblocks, but overall I feel proud of what we accomplished.”

Event planners of African Night wanted to bridge the gap between African students and non-African students, which played a part in choosing “Coming to America” as the skit of choice.

“It’s a great movie about meeting in the middle,” said Tinposi Olajide, senior business administration student and co-event planner. “It’s something that everybody knows and that a lot of people can relate to.”

The fashion showcased by students in the AAC modeling segments included a wide range of looks. “Streetwear” was presented which included urban, relaxed fashion with a hint of cultural touch. Also presented were “Formal Wear” and “Wedding Wear.” Throughout these looks were traditional pieces made up of colorful and patterned fabrics. From…