Neo, Josh and Hope were all at Gogo’s house. They were talking and laughing loudly.

“Shhhh!” said Gogo. “I can’t hear what they are saying on the radio. Come, let’s all listen to my favourite show.”

Everyone kept quiet and listened. Suddenly they heard the announcer mention the name of their park.

“Wow! Our park is famous!” said Neo.

“… and Tiniso, also known as Tin, will be putting on a show at the park this afternoon with the We Can Band. Artists from Zimbabwe Nigeria and Malawi will also be performing. Everyone is welcome to join the party!” said the announcer.

“Gogo,” said Neo, “did you hear that? They said everyone is welcome. May we please go? Please?”

Gogo looked at Neo and smiled. “If Josh and Hope are allowed to go, then you may go too,” she said. Josh and Hope were out the door as quick as a flash to ask their parents’ permission to join the party at the park.

When they came back to fetch Neo, Hope told Gogo that Bella and her mom would be going too.

“Okay, off you go then. Stay close together,” said Gogo.

At the park, Neo saw Bella and her mom, and even Noodle had come along! “I think everyone from our town is here,” said Neo. “And some new people too.”

“Listen …” said Josh. “Are some people speaking French?”

“Yes!” said Hope. “And I can hear Chichewa and Shona too.”

Neo grabbed Hope’s arm. “Look,” he said, “Tin’s on stage! But where is the We Can Band?”

Before Hope could answer, Tin stepped up to the microphone. “Hello!” she said. “ARE YOU READY TO START THIS PARTY?”

“Yebo, yes!” shouted the crowd.