" Saa Andrew Gbongbor, Former President of the New Brunswick African Association | Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Battle of the Arts NB (BOTA-NB) – an organization that uses arts and culture to amplify, create, uplift, empower, provide opportunity and safe space for diverse youth to excel through the arts. He is the president for the Black Artists Alliance (NBBAA). Saa Andrew is originally from Sierra Leone and studied Human Rights Law at Saint Thomas University, Fredericton NB. Saa records and produces music. He is a songwriter (Afro-beats) and has released two CD's, plus many singles. Saa Andrew has traveled around Canada, working with diverse artists and community leaders on numerous projects.Saa is an engaged community leader, resides in Fredericton NB" www.battleofthearts.ca