Houston Sends an Icon to Africa

HOUSTON-Out Of AFRICA-Lindi- Back to AFRICA-with her last public performance in the UNITED STATES being at the International Festival celebrating AFRICA. The same weekend she received her Divinity degree in Theology and now will take that knowledge and her talents to the much needed children in AFRICA. BACK TO AFRICA CELEBRATION IS SUNDAY, JUNE 1ST,2008 AT 4:00PM -8:00PM. AT TSU'S REINHARDT AUDITORIUM LOCATED AT 3100 CLEBURNE @ ENNIS.

Ms. Lindi Yeni has been in Houston for over 38 years. She then discovered her niche while at Shape Community Center and started one of the nations first and only existing Theatres with specialty of African dance- The World famous Kuumba House Performance Theatre. Influencing others throughout the country. Born out of this Theatre hundreds of production companies; theatres; dance companies and performers were able to get their start; training; development for success. More are in the wings.

Ms. Lindi Yeni was so compelled with what Oprah Winfrey; Madonna; Angelina Jolie; Bono; and others were doing in her homeland and knew she had to go back to help because the needs were so great and intense. She even created a production to make Americans aware of the AIDS epidemic and she honored Rockets - Mr. Dikembe for his works in Africa and Hosted Winnie Mandela and Performed for Pres. Nelson Mandela.

Ms. Lindi Yeni stepped down from her duties of Executive Artistic Director after almost 27 years to complete her Bachelors of Science Degree in Biblical Studies and Counseling on April 26th, 2008. The following day she closed out the stage with her final public performance in the United States at the Houston International Festival, appropriately celebrating- "Out of Africa". The crowd gave her a standing ovation.

The Board of Kuumba House; Thyra Ndlovu; Nomsa Cele; Janise Hutchinson; Cheryl Cannon; Bernila Ward; Ernest Mayo; Shana Mashego and Jerold La beaux; and a host of Dignitaries would love to invite the Houston Community to come to a FREE farewell celebration for. Ms. Lindi Yeni at TSU's Reinhardt Auditorium, Sunday, June 1, 2008. Entertainment by Kuumba House Performers. The community is asked to RSVP by Friday, May 30th, 5:00pm (713)524-1079.

Ms. Lindi Yeni and Board Chairpersons are available for Interviews prior to the event. All media is welcomed and needed and will have allotted time to get interviews and materials at the event.