Under the shimmering moonlit sky sat Belaire Bar, a chic poolside lounge in the JW Marriott, a five-star hotel located in the Golden Triangle of Kuala Lumpur. The area was beautifully decorated with alternating purple and orange lights, setting a dramatic atmosphere for the fun night that was to come.

As dusk approached, the laughter-filled ambience was eased into silence with an echoed announcement from the emcees. 

        |   “Everyone, please find a seat. The games are about to begin!” 

And thus, the buzzing games commenced!

Trivia, a well-known knowledge-based game, was the first activity of the night. Participants were split into groups of five, each group voting on a leader who would represent them on the answering stand.

The trivia questions had a theme. Can you guess what the theme was..? It was general knowledge of Africa! An appropriate topic as it was an African Trivia Night after all!

After the gamemaster presents the questions, groups were given a short time to discuss their answers. Once they were ready, they sent their representative up to answer at the stand, a round table placed in the middle of the venue. Points were awarded for correct answers, and whichever group had the most points by the end of the game was declared the winner and was given a prize—vouchers for the next event by Afro Connect!

Next up was Family Feud! Family Feud is a game with its show hosted by Steve Harvey, and is well-known for its teamwork-based mechanics. However, in this version, Family Feud wasn’t played among actual families, but rather teams that might have just met. To win the game, each team had to rely on their coordination skills and synergy.

Two teams competed against each other at a time, with a ‘showdown’ vibe filling the air. The teams were positioned on opposite sides of a table, just like in the renowned show. Although the game was meant to follow the original format, Afro Connect added their own fun twist.

Instead of pressing a button to answer, anyone from either team could grab a pair of glasses placed on the table. Once a question was asked by the gamemaster, the first person to grab the glasses got the chance to answer. If they answered incorrectly, the opportunity was passed on to the other team.

Both fun games played encouraged teamwork, coordination, and critical thinking—perfect for a night aimed at bonding people who were once strangers. The atmosphere was joyful throughout, and the night was bursted with laughter (and party lights).

ETC Magazine was given the exclusive opportunity to gain more insight into the behind-the-scenes of the event. As such, we asked the members of the EXCO/BODs of Afro Connect the following questions:

    1. What inspired the idea behind African Trivia Night?
“We wanted a night where everyone could chill and take their minds off the stressful school environment.”

    2. Why is it important to celebrate African culture in college settings?
“Most African students are exchange students and far from their homes, we wanted to ensure that there is a community where they can feel at home, bringing them some comfort in a foreign country. We also want to share our culture and spread awareness to people in Malaysia.”

    3. What was the biggest challenge in planning and executing the event?
“Time, probably. We were pretty short of time due to everyone’s busy schedules, but in the end, we managed.”

    4. What was your favourite moment of the night?
“It was really nice to see everyone have fun dancing and mingling around, and having conversations with new people.”

Final Note
Special thanks to Afro Connect and their fantastic event. Follow them at @afro.connect_ to keep up with new events!