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N’Kenge Foundation

Our mission is to educate, mentor, inspire, and uplift through the arts by magnifying BIPOC stories in educational initiatives as well as community engagement programs focused on mental health  and financial literacy by  healing through the arts. 

Step into our &ldquo;Viva Italia! A Showstopper Competition &amp; Masquerade Gala&rdquo; Online Auction 🎭🍷&nbsp; Please join us in bringing powerful cultural stories to the stage. Your bids fuel our educational programs like Beyond The Spotlight and Are You The Next Showstopper Competition as well as &nbsp;N&rsquo;Kenge Foundation&rsquo;s work developing theatrical productions that honor trailblazers like Dorothy Dandridge. Every item you win supports new music, new exposure, new experiences &nbsp;and new performances that keep these legacies alive for today&rsquo;s audiences.&nbsp; Browse, bid, and celebrate the art of music with us.

Viva Italia! Masquerade Gala Online Auction

Join us for the Annual Gala Auction 🎭✨ Your participation helps bring powerful cultural stories to the stage, including new works honoring the legacy of Dorothy Dandridge and other trailblazers in the arts. Please complete this form to register, share guest details, and confirm your auction preferences. Every ticket, bid, and donation supports the N&rsquo;Kenge Foundation&rsquo;s mission to inspire and educate through theatrical productions that celebrate our shared cultural narratives.

Annual Gala Auction

Viva Italia! ! A Masquerade Gala - Dinner & Concert

Are You The Next &nbsp;Showstopper?! Competition&nbsp; The N&rsquo;Kenge Foundation proudly presents electrifying live finale of Are You the Next Showstopper?! a national talent competition spotlighting the next generation of performers.&nbsp; 15 &nbsp;finalists from across the country take the stage before a live audience and distinguished panel of judges, competing for recognition, career-launching opportunities, and transformative prizes. People&rsquo;s Choice Award&nbsp;Judges All Star Award&nbsp; Grand Prize:&nbsp;An all-expenses-paid artistic journey to Italy, offering world-class training, cultural immersion, and international performance experience. Tickets for the Showstopper Competition at 4pm are :&nbsp; Students &amp; Teachers w/ id $10 Advance / $15 Door &nbsp;(Theater Style Seating) General Admission $20 Advance / $25 Door &nbsp;(Theater Style Seating) $45 VIP Cabaret Table Seating + 1 Drink Ticket / $50 / Door SPECIAL OFFER TO ALL STUDENTS &amp; ARTISTS:&nbsp;Join us for a day filled of workshops prior to Showstopper Competition and you receive a FREE ticket to the competition. See workshops listing for more information.&nbsp; Want the full experience? Upgrade for the gala that includes dinner and main show. Contact for more details&nbsp;

Are You The Next Showstopper?! Finals

Showstopper Master Classes & Competition Tickets

SHOWSTOPPERS! - Ultimate International Performing Arts Application Fee 2026

<p fr-original-style="font-size:1rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5;font-family:Overpass, sans-serif;font-weight:300;margin:0px 0px 20px;caret-color:rgb(13, 27, 42);color:rgb(13, 27, 42);text-align:center;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;" style="font-size:1rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5;font-family:Overpass, sans-serif;font-weight:300;margin:0px 0px 20px;caret-color:rgb(13, 27, 42);color:rgb(13, 27, 42);text-align:center;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1755746667/wysiwyg/hius51zqnabq7lynyyez.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; -webkit-user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">$25<p fr-original-style="font-size:1rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5;font-family:Overpass, sans-serif;font-weight:300;margin:0px 0px 20px;caret-color:rgb(13, 27, 42);color:rgb(13, 27, 42);text-align:center;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;" style="font-size:1rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5;font-family:Overpass, sans-serif;font-weight:300;margin:0px 0px 20px;caret-color:rgb(13, 27, 42);color:rgb(13, 27, 42);text-align:center;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;">CENTERSTAGE:<p fr-original-style="font-size:1rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5;font-family:Overpass, sans-serif;font-weight:300;margin:0px 0px 20px;caret-color:rgb(13, 27, 42);color:rgb(13, 27, 42);text-align:center;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;" style="font-size:1rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5;font-family:Overpass, sans-serif;font-weight:300;margin:0px 0px 20px;caret-color:rgb(13, 27, 42);color:rgb(13, 27, 42);text-align:center;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;">&nbsp;LIVE FROM THE&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="font-size:1rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5;font-family:Overpass, sans-serif;font-weight:300;margin:0px 0px 20px;caret-color:rgb(13, 27, 42);color:rgb(13, 27, 42);text-align:center;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;" style="font-size:1rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5;font-family:Overpass, sans-serif;font-weight:300;margin:0px 0px 20px;caret-color:rgb(13, 27, 42);color:rgb(13, 27, 42);text-align:center;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;">ELLA FITZGERALD FESTIVAL<p fr-original-style="font-size:1rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5;font-family:Overpass, sans-serif;font-weight:300;margin:0px 0px 20px;caret-color:rgb(13, 27, 42);color:rgb(13, 27, 42);text-align:center;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;" style="font-size:1rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5;font-family:Overpass, sans-serif;font-weight:300;margin:0px 0px 20px;caret-color:rgb(13, 27, 42);color:rgb(13, 27, 42);text-align:center;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;"> <p fr-original-style="font-size:1rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5;font-family:Overpass, sans-serif;font-weight:300;margin:0px 0px 20px;caret-color:rgb(13, 27, 42);color:rgb(13, 27, 42);text-align:center;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;" style="font-size:1rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5;font-family:Overpass, sans-serif;font-weight:300;margin:0px 0px 20px;caret-color:rgb(13, 27, 42);color:rgb(13, 27, 42);text-align:center;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;">&quot;A classically trained diva who can stretch from Broadway, pop, soul and opera.&quot; &nbsp;-&nbsp;The New York Times<p fr-original-style="font-size:1rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5;font-family:Overpass, sans-serif;font-weight:300;margin:0px 0px 20px;caret-color:rgb(13, 27, 42);color:rgb(13, 27, 42);text-align:left;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;" style="font-size:1rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5;font-family:Overpass, sans-serif;font-weight:300;margin:0px 0px 20px;caret-color:rgb(13, 27, 42);color:rgb(13, 27, 42);text-align:left;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;">CENTERSTAGE LIVE! FROM THE 27th ANNUAL ELLA FITZGERALD FESTIVAL was recorded live during the April 11, 2025 Concert.&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="font-size:1rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5;font-family:Overpass, sans-serif;font-weight:300;margin:0px 0px 20px;caret-color:rgb(13, 27, 42);color:rgb(13, 27, 42);text-align:left;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;" style="font-size:1rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5;font-family:Overpass, sans-serif;font-weight:300;margin:0px 0px 20px;caret-color:rgb(13, 27, 42);color:rgb(13, 27, 42);text-align:left;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;">Now you can relive the concert with your own copy of N&rsquo;Kenge&lsquo;s debut album &ldquo;Centerstage: Live from the Ella Fitzgerald Festival&rdquo;. Be one of the first and preorder yours today for a special price of just $25!! But wait! If you preorder the album today, N&rsquo;Kenge will personally autograph it for you!!!&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="font-size:1rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5;font-family:Overpass, sans-serif;font-weight:300;margin:0px 0px 20px;caret-color:rgb(13, 27, 42);color:rgb(13, 27, 42);text-align:left;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;" style="font-size:1rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5;font-family:Overpass, sans-serif;font-weight:300;margin:0px 0px 20px;caret-color:rgb(13, 27, 42);color:rgb(13, 27, 42);text-align:left;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;">The album features your favorite jazz standards like &ldquo;Summertime&rdquo;, &rdquo;Too Darn Hot&rdquo;, &ldquo;Stormy Weather&rdquo; and many more!&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="font-size:1rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5;font-family:Overpass, sans-serif;font-weight:300;margin:0px 0px 20px;caret-color:rgb(13, 27, 42);color:rgb(13, 27, 42);text-align:left;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;" style="font-size:1rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5;font-family:Overpass, sans-serif;font-weight:300;margin:0px 0px 20px;caret-color:rgb(13, 27, 42);color:rgb(13, 27, 42);text-align:left;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;">Award-winning Broadway, pop, soul, and opera songstress, N&#39;Kenge brings her electrifying voice and style to the Ferguson Center for an evening of some of her favorite songs. Performing with a 5 piece band and a surprise special guest, N&#39;Kenge will share her unique artistry in an up-close-and-personal program of song, stories, and glamour that you don&#39;t want to miss! The concert was filmed LIVE! for her debut album being released this summer.&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="font-size:1rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5;font-family:Overpass, sans-serif;font-weight:300;margin:0px 0px 20px;caret-color:rgb(13, 27, 42);color:rgb(13, 27, 42);text-align:left;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;" style="font-size:1rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:auto;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-tap-highlight-color:rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.3);-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;box-sizing:border-box;line-height:1.5;font-family:Overpass, sans-serif;font-weight:300;margin:0px 0px 20px;caret-color:rgb(13, 27, 42);color:rgb(13, 27, 42);text-align:left;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;">

ORDER THE NEW ALBUM

N’Kenge Foundation's Holiday Online Auction

DONATION PAGE FOR SHOWSTOPPERS TALENT COMPETITION

Make the most of your Showstopper experience by pre-purchasing everything from your t-shirt to lunch to the workshops. Items are available a la carte or the entire Showstopper experience.  if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Michael at <a href="mailto:production.nkenge.foundation@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:initial;-webkit-user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">production.nkenge.foundation@gmail.com</a> or 929-673-5033.

Are You The Next Showstopper? Artist Add On Items

SHOWSTOPPERS! - Ultimate Summer Arts Festival: Application Fee.

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1731274632/zbx16uqknj7xxbbp8eko.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;box-sizing:inherit;-webkit-user-select:none" /> 🎉Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Nkenge Foundation's fundraising event. It's an event like no other, and we want you to be there! Join Us for the Official After Party of for the Nkenge Foundation Inaugural Gala !Calling all members of the Broadway community! After an enchanting evening at the inaugural gala, we invite you to keep the celebration going at our exclusive after party. Join us for a night filled with music, laughter, and connection, all in support of the Nkenge Foundation.Just $25 in advance, which includes one complimentary cocktail! if you prefer to pay at the door, the entry fee will be $30.Get ready to dance the night away with our fabulous host, Jawan M Jackson, and groove to the beats of celebrity DJ Dina Regine. This is a fantastic opportunity to mingle with fellow artists, celebrate our community, and support a great cause.Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night! Secure your ticket in advance and join us for a night of celebration and camaraderie. We can’t wait to see you there!

N’Kenge Foundation Gala Afterparty

&ldquo;Are You The Next Showstopper&rdquo; Viva Italia Fundraiser&nbsp;🎭 This year, we are expanding our campaign for finalists to fundraise to attend a once in a lifetime trip to Italy where friends and family can support. For just a tax deductable donation of $1 or more to the N&rsquo;Kenge Foundation, you are helping each finalists achieve their goal to study abroad with the top internationally acclaimed faculty with daily training and performances!&nbsp; How it works:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Choose the artist who moves you most or you have personal connection!&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Make your tax deductible donation. Just think if everyone on your social media gave just $1 imagine what you would raise with everyone who gave up Starbucks for a day and donated $5!! No donation is too small, no donation is too large. All donations are 100% tax deductible.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Share with friends and family members so more voices can be heard ✨</li></ul>

“Are You The Next Showstopper” Viva Italia Fundraiser 🎭This year, we are expanding our campaign for finalists to fundraise to attend a once in a lifetime trip to Italy where friends and family can support. For just a tax deductable donation of $1 or more to the N’Kenge Foundation, you are helping each finalists achieve their goal to study abroad with the top internationally acclaimed faculty with daily training and performances! How it works:Choose the artist who moves you most or you have personal connection! Make your tax deductible donation. Just think if everyone on your social media gave just $1 imagine what you would raise with everyone who gave up Starbucks for a day and donated $5!! No donation is too small, no donation is too large. All donations are 100% tax deductible. Share with friends and family members so more voices can be heard ✨

People’s Choice Award - Showstopper

Help Me Get to Italy This Summer! 🇮🇹✨ I&rsquo;m so excited to share that after competing in Are You The Next Showstopper?, I placed in the Top 5 finalists and was awarded the incredible opportunity to travel to Italy from July 6&ndash;20, 2026 for a 15-day intensive performing arts program through the N&rsquo;Kenge Foundation and its partnership with the Ultimate International Performing Arts Summer Program.This is truly a dream opportunity&mdash;one that will allow me to grow as an artist, train internationally, and represent all of the hard work that brought me to this moment. I&rsquo;m currently raising funds to help cover the cost of my trip, and I would be so grateful for your support. No donation is too small&mdash;whether it&rsquo;s $1, $5, $10, or more, every contribution brings me one step closer to Italy and this life-changing experience. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for believing in me, supporting my journey, and helping make this opportunity possible. I promise to share photos, updates, and memories along the way so you can be part of this exciting adventure too! With gratitude,

Help Me Get to Italy This Summer! 🇮🇹✨I’m so excited to share that after competing in Are You The Next Showstopper?, I placed in the Top 5 finalists and was awarded the incredible opportunity to travel to Italy from July 6–20, 2026 for a 15-day intensive performing arts program through the N’Kenge Foundation and its partnership with the Ultimate International Performing Arts Summer Program.This is truly a dream opportunity—one that will allow me to grow as an artist, train internationally, and represent all of the hard work that brought me to this moment.I’m currently raising funds to help cover the cost of my trip, and I would be so grateful for your support. No donation is too small—whether it’s $1, $5, $10, or more, every contribution brings me one step closer to Italy and this life-changing experience.Thank you from the bottom of my heart for believing in me, supporting my journey, and helping make this opportunity possible. I promise to share photos, updates, and memories along the way so you can be part of this exciting adventure too!With gratitude,

ULTIMATE INTERNATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS SUMMER PROGRAM - ITALY

🌟 Join us in support BIPOC artists🌟N&rsquo;Kenge Foundation, we know that change starts with people like you. Every act of kindness, every dollar, and every moment of your time brings us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all. We are currently accepting donations and sponsorship for Are You The Next Showstopper Competition where 10 finalist will perform in front of a live audience and compete for the grand prize and all expense paid trip to Italy for a 15 intensive with some of the top industry professionals in the business.&nbsp; How you can help?<ol fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Donate: Every dollar counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal oil $6,500 which is the cost of the program. An additional $1,000 for the flight for a total of $7,500.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Volunteer: Your time and skills can make an impact too. Contact us at <a data-fr-linked="true" fr-original-style="" href="mailto:NkengeFoundation@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">NkengeFoundation@gmail.com</a> if you are interested in volunteering for this event.&nbsp;</li></ol>Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

🌟 Join us in support BIPOC artists🌟N’Kenge Foundation, we know that change starts with people like you. Every act of kindness, every dollar, and every moment of your time brings us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all.We are currently accepting donations and sponsorship for Are You The Next Showstopper Competition where 10 finalist will perform in front of a live audience and compete for the grand prize and all expense paid trip to Italy for a 15 intensive with some of the top industry professionals in the business. How you can help?Donate: Every dollar counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal oil $6,500 which is the cost of the program. An additional $1,000 for the flight for a total of $7,500.Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.Volunteer: Your time and skills can make an impact too. Contact us at NkengeFoundation@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering for this event. Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

N’Kenge Foundation

N’Kenge Foundation

Past events

Past events

Viva Italia! Masquerade Gala Online Auction

Annual Gala Auction

Viva Italia! ! A Masquerade Gala - Dinner & Concert

Are You The Next Showstopper?! Finals

Showstopper Master Classes & Competition Tickets

SHOWSTOPPERS! - Ultimate International Performing Arts Application Fee 2026

ORDER THE NEW ALBUM

N’Kenge Foundation's Holiday Online Auction

DONATION PAGE FOR SHOWSTOPPERS TALENT COMPETITION

Are You The Next Showstopper? Artist Add On Items

SHOWSTOPPERS! - Ultimate Summer Arts Festival: Application Fee.

N’Kenge Foundation Gala Afterparty

More ways to support us

People’s Choice Award - Showstopper

$7,788 of $7,500 goal

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ULTIMATE INTERNATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS SUMMER PROGRAM - ITALY

$100 of $1,000 goal

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Support the Ultimate International Performing Arts Program

$0 of $1,000 goal

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