Afrotonic

We lost a radiant, oh so stylish, and invincible star this week 😩💔
Absa Mbaye, I met you when you were just a young girl; you introduced me to the absolute joy of sabar, back in 2010. Even as a cheeky teenager, you inspired and taught me and made me laugh. You saw the true colors of my soul—not the tone of my skin—and you accepted and welcomed me.
At 17, you possessed more wisdom, empathy, and courage than most adults.
Your journey after that was breathtaking. You followed (and shared) your passion, your energy, your talent, your heart, your art, and your smile. You always radiated sunshine, and you dared to be true to yourself.
In Finland, you forged your own path and blossomed, becoming an even more of a powerhouse stunning dancer, a talented choreographer, and a collaborator with a heart of gold and wings on your feet 👣! 😍🤩
You know who you are; you are the example I give my daughter when I tell her that nothing can hold her back—that she should live life on her own terms, no matter what others say. I love you dearly, my heart sister 💓

You once explained to me that when someone passes away in Senegal, while the pain of grief naturally washes over us, we also honor that person’s life and passions...
So, I am sharing these photos to pay tribute to you. May you depart this earth lightly. Instead of resting in peace, I hope you don't rest at all—but rather keep dancing, leaping, and soaring to the sound of the sabar drums and the rhythm of your own heart, wherever you may be, surrounded by those who respect and love you. May those who adore you here on earth keep you in their hearts, their dances, and their tears… See you soon, Inshallah—you will never be forgotten.
Your Roanna 🙏💜😭 💃 🪘 🔥 🕯️

Save the date!
Afrotonic dinner catch up on Saturday 29th August at 7pm (after class) at MyPlace Bar in Hay Street - delicious Kenyan food 😋
It has been a while we haven't got together and cant wait for it!!

Another fun week ❤️🥰🪘💃🔥

So much fun to perform with Afrotonic at Jambo 2026 ;)) 🔥🫶🏾🪘💃
Warren Kawaka Haji Russel Pavel Carole Tanami 🙏❤️

Hi all don’t forget Afrotonic are playing just after 3pm today 🙂
We’ll be there all arvo, enjoying the other performances, food, stalls etc ;)) Come on down!! 💃🪘🫶🏾

Hi all!! Can’t wait to groove again with guest teacher Fred Nii Addo in the Afrotonic class this Tues 27th ;)) 🪘💃🫶🏾🔥🤩
There are a few spots left if u wana join us!!
6:30-8pm at usual Bicton uniting church hall venue (corner carrington and canning hwy, Palmyra) $35
Contact Roanne on 0403792598 for this funkalicious dance workshop or if you want to come support drumming?
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