The Goddess ZAOULI LIVES, is a folktale of the Gouro (or Guro) people of central Ivory Coast, adapted for stage by Afriky Lolo’s artistic director and choreographer, Diadié Bathily. The story centers on the coming of age of Djela Lou Zaouli (danced by assistant artistic director an choreographer Rokya Ouattara), when her father proclaims that she is eligible to be married, with the stipulation that he must approve of potential suitors. Come see what happens to the Princess as this tale follows her as she suffers through the growing pains of life and love. While her challenges and disappointments are heart-wrenching, the story reveals a message of peace, forgiveness and compassion.

Location: COCA  Center of Creative Arts | 6880 Washington Ave. | St. Louis, MO 63130
Artistic Director: DIADIE BATHILY
Assistant Artistic Director: KALI ROKYA
Musical Director: CAPH GUEI

From the Arts Quincy Website -

Enrich your summer with free arts activities! Save the date for Tuesday, July 16 with a return performance by the African dance group, Afriky Lolo! Both events are from 6-8 pm on the grounds of the Jackson Lincoln Swimming Complex. Several of Arts Quincy's partner organizations will provide children's activities during these events including Quincy Children's Museum, Quincy Museum, Quincy Public Library and The Art Center. They also offer information about services their organizations provide during the summer and year-round.

These events have provided new opportunities for the community to experience the arts and are made
possible through partnerships in action! Blessing Health System will be providing a full meal to attendees and have a booth with health information. Kohl Wholesale is another generous sponsor and, for the third year, they will donate ice-cold treats to the attendees! On Tuesday, July 16 Afriky Lolo will be back with an exciting program! Diadie Bathily, the executive and artisticdirector of Afriky Lolo, choreographs all of the company's material. He is originally from the Ivory Coast and Mali, and has been living and teaching in the US for over a decade. Afriky Lolo is a collective of highly accomplished and versatile professional dancers, musicians and artist-educators
of African descent who use movement, rhythm, song and storytelling to honor and celebrate community traditions and innovations from all over the world, and in particular, those of the people of the Black African diaspora. These programs are made possible through robust community collaboration and funding through Arts Quincy, Quincy Service League, Adams Fiber, J.W. Gardner II Foundation, Blessing Health System, Illinois Arts Council and National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, contact Arts Quincy through email at office@artsquincy.org or call 217-222-3432.