"I have been playing Musical Instruments since my days in St Joseph college Sasse and nothing has ever stopped me. I know dealing with ( Leukemia) Cancer of the Blood for 5 years is not an easy task, but I don't consider myself "sick" until the day I will be un-able to play my "Guitar."
Words of the Brave Legend, Jacob Nguni, to his Daughter.
The iconic life is immortalized by his genius.
Friend, Son, Father, Uncle, In-law, Grandfather and Community Lover Embraced in Our Fold
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Ignited Passion; the Flame Never Flickered
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Actualizing his innate gift in college, the prestigious St. Joseph's College, Sasse, Buea in Cameroon, the the young Jacob Nguni left rapt crowd marveling. He burst into the center of sensation in the renown Rocafil Jazz owned by his mentor, the legendary Prince Nico Mbarga. The young protege became the lead guitarist and maestro in his craft - and in the finest of international traditions. In the crowing finale, music and Jacob Nguni are mutually defined. He found home in his own Waza Collections.
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Your support assists the Legend in his journey to eternity and eases the burden on his young, broken-hearted family.
"The Lord is near to the broken-hearted, and saves the crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18)
You can contribute through:
Bank Account Information:
Bank Of America
Jacob Nguni Memorial Fund
Acct. #: 2260735540
Routing #: 054001205
Swift Code: BOFAUS3N
Checks should be made payable to:
"The Jacob Nguni Memorial Fund" and mailed to:
ACCDF: 7686 16th Street, Silver Spring, MD 20907
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| Jacob Nguni, the Virtuoso and family man sings for his grandson. |
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With with humane embrace of your friends and lovers of music that cuts across barriers your passion and bloodline will flourish.
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You Can Rest
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| Jacob Nguni cutting through barriers of race and class with a rendition of Sweet Mother: PanaFest |
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The Thrill does not shrink to Shrill with the absence of the maverick in his craft.
The
immortalized dazzler lives on, plays on.
Celebrates the live and time of the legend who journeyed on earth, left with no string or instrument unmastered in his genre.
Be there community for he was for community.
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Resurrection Catholic Church
3315 Greencastle Rd,
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Viewing: 6pm-7pm
Church service: 7pm-9pm
Celebration of Life of a Legend: Jacob Tchobena Nguni
May 30, 2015 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Takoma Academy
8120 Carroll Ave
Takoma Park, MD 20912
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The Maestro:
You enlivened and enriched by staying true to your unadulterated passion. It plays on.
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Jacob Nguni compiled the Memories of his Journey through his own company Waza Collections
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For Memories
The Jacob Nguni memorial organizing committee and the family are responsible for the coordination of community's celebration of the life of the legend and sincerely thank you all for the provided and anticipated support during this difficult time.
Organizing groups are:
ACCDF;
Sobans: Dr. Austin Bessong and Mr. Ivo Tasong; Cameroon Music Assocciation; Famile; Kumba - Mrs. Stella Patcha Adamu and Chief Daniel Acha-Morfaw; Menoua.
THE JACOB NGUNI MEMORIAL FUND
All Cameroonian Cultural and Development Foundation, Inc.
7686 16th Street, Silver Spring, MD 20907
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