Members of our beloved organization from all over the United Kingdom arrived in Leeds yesterday to celebrate the joyous occasion of the arrival of an additional member of the Kenneh family. The occasion was blessed with the presence some VIPs of the Mandingo community of the United Kingdom that included Hon. Kafumba Konneh of the Liberian Embassy, Sister Jenneh Sidibay of London, the President of the Mande Community of Leeds and many other friends and associates from around the country.

The programme that was scheduled for 1400BST started as planned with a fantastic animation from one of the most recognized music group of Yorkshire that entertained guests with traditional Mande music from the likes of Salif Keita, Sekuoba Bambino, and Manfila Kante just to name few.

Mr. Kaba of the Mande Community of Leeds welcomed guests into the city and expressed his satisfaction with the level of participation. For him, there was no need to say that the Liberian Mandingos of United Kingdom are united as the number of people at this programme is a clear proof that we do everything as a unit and encouraged us to continue this good work. He promised to use our example to motivate other communities in Yorkshire.

Brother Kaba maintained his satisfaction of LIMAUK as an association of People of Mandingo descent living in the United Kingdom preserving the Mandingo culture, protecting and promoting the interest of the Mandingo communities. He encouraged dialogue and activities indicative of peace, unity and reconciliation among members. He suggested the formation of collaborative alliances with other Mande organizations operating within the United Kingdom.

The occasion also witnessed the participation of the Women of LIMAUK in special traditional dances to congratulate Mrs Kenneh for the proper performance of her motherly role in the family. The head of the group Mrs Matenneh Keita Dolley used the opportunity to advise other members of the organization to emulate the good example of Mrs Kenneh and be the bedrock of every successful LIMAUK family. Mrs Dolley expressed her delight of the way our sister is performing her domestic role and the quality of the reception and service at the occasion.

Sister Jenneh Sidibay who was the mother of the occasion expressed her pleasure with the exhibited unity among members of the Liberian Mandingo in the United Kingdom. She thanked those who took part of their busy schedules of this demanding society to be present at this occasion to pray and bless the family. She praised the Almighty for the blessing of this child and prayed for the continuous blessing of our lord on this family and all those asking for his favour either with a productive child, wife or husband.

On behalf of the Kennah family, Br. Muyan Cherif of Manchester thanked all those who made this day as historic as it can be especially the presence of the family’s special invitee Hon. Kafumba Konneh. After his remark the occasion was closed with a special prayer by Sheik Abass Fofana who praised the Almighty for this occasion and the opportunity as a part of the family to be in the midst of members of the community to celebrate this favour of Allah.

Sheik Fofana praised the mission of LIMAUK to build the capacity of the Mandingo community through community empowerment by providing educational, health, social, community involvement and peace building. He remarked that LIMAUK’s vision to become a growing organization that will serve as a medium through which members of our community can be empowered to positively participate in the development of the United Kingdom and the rebuilding process of Liberia worth the support of all Mandingos.