L'Afrique a Newcastle 2006
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Gumboot Dancers and Zulu warriors from Amabutho Arts.
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Manchester School of Samba lead the procession across the Millennium Bridge.
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The Samba Man leads the way! Photo by Bee
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Manchester School of Samba lead the procession up the Newcastle Quayside.
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Chief Reporter, Verron Munda. Click here for Verron's exclusive interview (in French) with Angelique Kidjo during her visit to Newcastle.
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This effigy of a mighty Yoruba woman is attended to before she heads the procession.
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The mighty Yoruba woman prepares to lead the Carnival procession.
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A fabulous image of the mighty Yoruba woman and the Sage Gateshead.
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The mighty Yoruba woman glides over the Millennium Bridge, with the Baltic in the background.
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The mighty Yoruba woman passes a street art, mural, that is part of the 'Spank The Money exhibition' at the Baltic.
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The Zulu Warriors from Amabutho Arts.
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Young Zulu princesses from Amabutho Arts.
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Defiantly a day to dress in ones finest.
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The main stage at Newcastle Monument.
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The Banshee Drummers were led by a Carnival queen.
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The Banshee Carnival Queen dances all the way!
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The Banshee's arrive at the main stage.
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Capoeira experts demonstrate their ancient martial art. Photo by Bee
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Dominic Tshaba made this fabulous masked beast in the Toon's colours!
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Dominic Tsaha's Black and White beast is accompanied by his 'wife'
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Everyone who brought a long a drum joined in with the fun!
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The entertainment came in many forms! Photo by Bee.
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The event was enjoyed by performers and spectators alike. Photo by Bee.
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Carnival Queen and her King, i.e Yve and Dominic.