Meet Our Team
Meet the artists who will be performing at the African Descent Festival 2024
ADF Organizers Team
Orly de Paul Nkundayezu
Volunteer coordinator
Orly de Paul is the African Descent Festival BC Volunteer coordinator. Paul is also an international student from Burundi passionate about music, social activism and community engagement. He obtained a certificate in Digital Marketing, and is currently pursuing an Associate of Arts Business Administration degree.
+1 (236) 986-9155
Hassan Ssendiwala
Video Editor
Hassan is a talented photographer, videographer and studio manager based in Vancouver. Originally from Uganda, Hassan has a diploma in photography and videography with more than 5 years of experience. He is currently the African Descent society BC and African Descent Festival official photographer and videographer. “My goal is to bring the African community shine again. Thank you.
+1 (604) 783-0590
Stacia
African Descent Festival Fashion Show Coordinator
My name is Stacia. By profession, I work in the medical field, but my true passions extend far beyond my day job. In my spare time, I embrace the thrill of solo travel, constantly seeking out new adventures and experiences. I have a deep-seated love for fashion and all things beauty-related, which fuels my entrepreneurial spirit. I own a business that offers a curated selection of products tailored to individual needs, ranging from makeup and skincare to hair products and accessories. To explore more about my offerings, please visit my website at www.beautybystacia.ca.
+1 (604) 704-6776
Samson Brown
Marketing and Communication Coordinator
Samson Brown is an artist from Ghana who has been making music since he was 13. He later moved to Vancouver during the COVID era to embark on doing events and marketing. He is the Marketing and Communication Coordinator for the African Descent Festival for 2024 & is the founder of not only Afrobeach Vancouver but as well as Unity Vancouver a Latin/Afro company