Join acclaimed author Chibundu Onuzo to celebrate the launch of her debut children’s book, Mayowa and the Sea of Words, in conversation Ellah Wakatama OBE. The evening will include a discussion about the book, a performance of Love Lives Here, the official single for Mayowa and the Sea of Words, and a drinks reception afterwards. Copies of Mayowa and the Sea of Words will be available to purchase and have signed with partner Round Table Books at the event. Read more
"Back to the Roots" features dance and drumming workshops that celebrate African heritage. Ale Jansen's dance workshop (1:30pm - 3:00pm) explores the African roots of Brazilian dance, focusing on diverse influences across the country. Adriano Oliveira's Afro-Fusion dance workshop (3:00pm-4:00pm) blends contemporary and West-African styles, emphasizing expressive movements. The Bateria drumming workshop (4:00pm-5:30pm) explores samba drumming with a focus on its history, rhythms, and instruments Read more
Engaging workshops supporting the creation of the first Black Britain's mandate & to raise awareness of the importance of voter engagement. Read more
Screening of "Kimon! The Eastern Nigerian AfroFunk Revolution 1970-1980". Followed by a performance by the Lagos Afrofunk Collective led by Ed Keazor. Read more
"OUR" is a captivating story penned by award-winning writer Phillip B Williams. The narrative revolves around Saint, an enigmatic woman with formidable conjuring abilities, who in the 1830s liberates enslaved individuals by destroying plantations across Arkansas. She leads them to Ours, a concealed town north of St. Louis where they can thrive. Despite Saint's efforts to safeguard Ours, her powers and memories wane over time, leaving the community vulnerable to intruders with their own abilities Read more
"Not A Country" challenges the notion of Africa as a single entity by celebrating its cultural diversity through attire and textiles. The project explores how the black body interacts within the British landscape, highlighting the significance of fabric as a representation of shared identity across the continent. It prompts discussions on the impacts of colonialism, capitalism, religion, and globalization on traditional dress across Africa's 54 countries and 3000 ethnic groups. Using migrant pos Read more
Bounce Black and the Young Africa Centre collaborate to present this special event, an intimate conversation with critically acclaimed author Minda Harts. Read more
Almas Art Foundation presents a week-long exhibition by Kenyan artist, Richard Kimathi. Heaven is Dry brings together a selection of works from Kimathi’s prolific career spanning three decades. The week will also mark the launch of a documentary film and publication on the artist, produced by Almas Art Foundation. Read more