The Wedding Party. Photo by EESA Exec Board Habesha music bounced off the green, white and gold walls of Parkes Hall as students gathered to watch the mock Habesha wedding. “It’s really important for us as a community to create these organizations that bring us together,” Teshome said. “It’s brought us together and created a really impactful community for Habesha students at Northwestern.” Organized by the Ethiopian Eritrean Student Association (EESA) and ELEL dance group, th

Students Compete for the Title of Mr. and Ms. Africa Mr. and Ms. Africa 2026. Photos by Habiba Affo Draped in a pink and blue gown, Sandrine Douti twirled and danced her way to the stage. The crowd couldn’t help but to cheer for her. She was representing her home, Togo. “When you live far from your country, it’s nice to have an occasion where it’s all about your culture,” Douti said. The South African word “Jabulani” means to rejoice. Traditionally a name given to boys, Nor