Minianka & Moya Kwanzaa 2013

Artist perform (Rajeeyah "Khaanam & Maila Sylla) a hot "Sabar" piece choreographed by Maila Sylla of Moya Dance & Drum.  Maila was the Artistic Director for Minianka African Dance & Drum Ensemble headed by founder and the late great "Naghree" Sutton-Silas.  Naghree was one of the original members of the Muntu Dance Theater of Chicago.



Maila Sylla is Senegalese American of Chicago where she has made a name for her multi-artistic and creative skills throughout educational institutions.  Maila is the youngest daughter of Aissatou Rakel Bey, African Dance pioneer and also original member of the Muntu Dance theater.