BASA presents annual cultural showcase 'Beauty in unity'.

The Baylor African Student Association held Afrique, its annual cultural showcase, featuring fashion walks, traditional dances and a dinner with cultural cuisine; organizers said the event aimed to bring students together and highlight both traditional and modern African culture.

The Baylor African Student Association held its annual cultural showcase, Afrique, on Saturday, inviting students to an evening that blended traditional and contemporary African culture. The program combined performance, fashion and food to create a communal campus event. Student participants and organizers described the night as an opportunity to connect across backgrounds and to celebrate cultural expression. Several students noted that rehearsals and planning required coordination but resulted in a rewarding finale. Event highlights: - Afrique featured four fashion walks that showcased traditional wear, flag representatives, streetwear and a ying-yang collection. - The program included traditional dances performed by BASA’s dance team and a dinner serving cultural cuisine. - Gracesherry Anika, a sophomore from Togo, said she attended to support friends and enjoyed the mix of streetwear and traditional outfits and lively music. - Annabella Banjo, a junior and dance team member, described rehearsals as challenging due to schedules but said teamwork helped members learn routines and bond. - Peace Iheukwumere, a senior and BASA executive board member, said she was proud of the team for putting the show together in a short time and that the finale was meaningful for her final year at Baylor. Summary: Organizers said Afrique aimed to bring students together and to showcase both traditional and modern African culture, offering multiple ways for attendees to engage through fashion, dance and food. Undetermined at this time.