The Africa Channel Launch Event In Memphis, Tennesee

On April 16, 2008, executives of The Africa Channel, the Comcast affiliate in Memphis, Tennessee, VIPs, and local dignitaries gathered at the Brooks Museum of Art to celebrate the launch of The Africa Channel in Memphis. The evening was authentically African from the sumptuous cuisine to the unforgettable performances representing Africa's strong presence in the area's local cultural scene.

		Jacob Arback, president of The Africa Channel, Jonathan Lias, president of Comcast Memphis Marketing Personnel and James Makawa, CEO of The Africa Channel.
The Africa Channel's CEO James Makawa welcoming attendees		David Jensen, VP Content Acquisition Comcast; Dr. David Acey, Founder of Africa in April; Madeleine Cooper Taylor, Deputy Dir. NAACP Memphis Branch.
James Makawa, CEO of The Africa Channel greets Timothy P. Davies, GM Clear Channel Radio and his wife. WDIA 1070 AM is The Africa Channel's sweepstakes partner in Memphis.		Otha Brandon, Dir. Of Gov't Affairs, Comcast Memphis
Otha Brandon, Dir. Of Gov't Affairs, Comcast Memphis (bottom row, left) and, David Jensen, VP Content Acquisition Comcast Corp (bottom row, 2nd from right) are flanked by Africa Channel executives Eric Brown, EVP Affiliate Sales, Darrell Smith, VP Community Development, Marco Williams, VP Affiliate Marketing (top row), Cheryl Dorsey, VP Affiliate Sales West Division James Makawa, CEO, and Jacob Arback, President.		His Excellency Abdul Cole, Ambassador, Embassy of The Gambia in Washington, D.C., along with fellow Gambians.
Dr. David Acey,founder of Africa In April Cultural Awareness Festival, Inc., celebrating 22 years of African history and culture on the internationally famous Beale Street in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee.		Marina Pacini, Chief Curator at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.
Apostle William B. Adkins Jr. of Greater Imani Church and Christian Center delivers the invocation.		Henry Ware, owner of Southaven Buick Pontiac GMC, enjoyed the launch event with his wife. Southaven Buick Pontiac GMC is one of The Africa Channel's sweepstakes partners in Memphis.
Ekpe & Company give a lively African performance.