On Wednesday January 16 at Lair NYC Lounge, Friends of the Congo (FOTC) in collaboration with Okayafrica, Etienne DeYans at Tapis Rouge, and Applause Africa, will host a celebratory evening honoring the legacy of Congolese anti-colonial leader and inaugural Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba. Toni Blackman will host the evening with live performances and short film screenings, which will also serve as a fundraiser for the Congo Connect Youth Imitative. Check out the details below:

Performers:PS The Rebels, 7Knuckles and Hasan Salaam.

DJ: DJ RipRaw from Tobago and Kevin Boss from DRC

Special Guest Performance by Japanese Ballerina Shoko Tamai

A Tribute will be made to our special friend Aaron Swartz.

When: Wednesday Jan. 16, 20137pm

Venue:Lair

Tickets: $10 - Click here to purchase tickets

201 Lafayette Street (6 train stop to Spring St, corner of Kenmare and Lafayette St in Soho)

Manhattan, NY 10012