Acclaimed Composer/Singer Juwon Ogungbe launches his debut Album “Life Force Music” with an exciting evening of live music, ceremony and discussion. Juwon’s band  – comprising some of the UK’s finest young African and Caribbean musicians – will play album highlights; a distinguished panel will explore Juwon’s musical vocabulary and influences – partly stemming from long association with the Centre encountering musicians from throughout Africa, and formal blessings will  be offered.

In Association with the Africa Centre & Outerglobe

You’ve always wanted an opportunity to test your general knowledge alongside friends? Interested in meeting interesting people who share your passion for Africa? Then join us for our first Quiz Night at the Africa Centre in 2012!

The theme areas will cover the usual range, will be original and hopefully interesting. Africa-specific questions will feature in about one third of the total number of questions, which makes this the perfect evening for general knowledge fans and Africa specialists alike!

As in our previous quizzes, our Quizmaster will be Richard Morgan from Anglo-American.

Quiz teams please of 4-6 people but individuals also welcome. To sign up please fill in our sign-up sheet on the website and email it to daniela@businessofculture.com. Click here for the sign up sheet template.

Apart from the usual quiz prizes, there will be a charity raffle, and delicious home-made African food (suggested £6 donation).

PROGRAMME:

6.15 pm: Doors open
7.00 pm: Quiz starts
7.45 pm: Dinner
9.15 pm: Quiz ends

Our brand new comedy night in partnership with top secret comedy club, offering a dazzling selection of the best comedians from the African continent and diaspora.

Only £8/£5 concessions for an evening’s entertainment plus special drinks and food offers (such as jollof rice, jerk or barbecue chicken, veggie options) all night

Lateef Lovejoy

Lateef is an an extremely gifted entertainer, who made his show business debut as a witty 12 year old on ITV’s famous morning gameshow “Mousetrap”. After that experience on the big screen he has never looked back.  In 2007 Lateef played to sold out shows at the Oude Luxor Theatre in Rotterdam when he toured Holland and has featured in many of the UK’s top comedy clubs and venues.Lateef has performed at: The Comedy Store, Jongleurs (various venues) The comedy Cafe, Downstairs At The Kings Head, The Chuckle Club, The Bullion Rooms, Hackney Empire, Soho Theatre and many more.

Annette Fagon

Annette Fagon is a loud and engaging comic newcomer, making fast progress on the UK comedy circuit. Growing up as that rare thing in the midlands of the 1980s, the daughter of a Jamaican newsagent mother, has clearly left its mark.  She has made rapid progress as a stand-up comedian, appearing at theatres such as Nottingham Playhouse and comedy clubs such as Jongleurs – on the Upfront Café Tour.

Competitions: Nomination as Best Newcomer at the 2006 BECA Awards, Midlands Stand Up Runner up 2007.

Our brand new comedy night in partnership with top secret comedy club, offering a dazzling selection of the best comedians from the African continent and diaspora.

Only £8/£5 concessions for an evening’s entertainment plus special drinks and food offers (such as jollof rice, jerk or barbecue chicken, veggie options) all night.

Ava Vidal

Ava Vidal is an accomplished young stand-up and has risen quickly through comedy’s ranks. The only female finalist in the BBC 3 New Comedy Awards in the very first year of her career, she already has a clutch of TV appearances to her name, including the BBC’s Michael McIntyre Comedy Roadshow, Comedy Central’s The World Stands Up, Edinburgh and Beyond and Channel4 reality show Kings of Comedy. Ava Vidal, born 1976, is a British comedienne, who became well known after taking part in E4′s “Kings of Comedy”.  Her career in comedy as part of a sketch group that was developed by the BBC called “The Urban Sketch Show”.

Lateef Lovejoy

Lateef is an an extremely gifted entertainer, who made his show business debut as a witty 12 year old on ITV’s famous morning gameshow “Mousetrap”. After that experience on the big screen he has never looked back.  In 2007 Lateef played to sold out shows at the Oude Luxor Theatre in Rotterdam when he toured Holland and has featured in many of the UK’s top comedy clubs and venues.Lateef has performed at: The Comedy Store, Jongleurs (various venues) The comedy Cafe, Downstairs At The Kings Head, The Chuckle Club, The Bullion Rooms, Hackney Empire, Soho Theatre and many more.

Our brand new comedy night in partnership with top secret comedy club, offering a dazzling selection of the best African comedians from the continent and diaspora.

Jason Patterson
Jason Patterson absolutely sounds the part. He’s got a rich, deep voice that oozes confidence, and a perfectly measured delivery that gives him instant authority. He started out in comedy in 2006 and since then he’s performed at comedy clubs all over the UK. With the confidence and stage presence of a seasoned pro this versatile comedian is definitely one to watch out for.

Competitions: Winner -2010 The Loaded Laftas Rising Award Winner – Comedy Store Gong Show Winner – Comedy Cafe New Act Competition x 3 Winner – Funhouse Comedy Club Champion of Champions New Act Competition 2008 Winner – Nominated Best Newcomer @ The Black Entertainment Comedy Awards 2008.

Travis Jay
Travis Jay is no stranger to comedy having been around comedy all his life, being the son of Angie Le Mar. some of his influences are the likes of Bernie Mac, Dick Gregory, Dane Cook, John Bishop, George Carlin, Katt Williams and the comedian he most admires is non other than Dave Chappelle.
He prides himself on standing out, you can guarantee he won’t play it safe on stage, this clean young man can be quite intelligently controversial.

“A promising talent” -  Mark Rothman, the top secret comedy club.

Dana Alexander
Originally from Canada, where she is the hottest new emerging black comedienne standing her ground in a predominantly male industry, Dana Alexander has taken the British comedy circuit by storm. This year, she was a refreshing addition to The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and has been described as “smart, irreverent and revolutionary”. Dana draws her material from raw life experience with an original and hilarious outlook.

Comments: “In an industry dominated by men, Dana Alexander holds her own as the only black female professionally performing stand-up comedy in Canada” SWAY MAGAZINE (Canada).

Nabil Abdulrashid

Nabil Abdulrashid may well be the very long awaited comedic breath of fresh air. He is currently working on a new sketch show with the producers of “little miss jocelyne” and “three non-blondes”. His TV work includes Show sky channel 370 (writing acting/directing).

Nabil has performed at: Comedy cafe, comedy store, jongleurs, choice fm comedy club.

ADDRESS: The Africa Centre, 38 King Street, London WC2E 8JT
Underground: Covent Garden & Leicester Square stations
Please RSVP to ensure your place by emailing Melanie Abrahams / Iyamide Thomas on events@africacentre.org.uk or iyamide.thomas@sicklecellsociety.org
For more information call Iyamide Thomas on 07841 558611

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Our brand new comedy night in partnership with top secret comedy club, offering a dazzling selection of the best comedians from the African continent and diaspora.

Only £8/£5 concessions for an evening’s entertainment plus special drinks and food offers (such as jollof rice, jerk or barbecue chicken, veggie options) all night.

Joe K

Ghanaian comedian and actor, who has his own unique style accompanied by his great stage presence and sharp delivery. His innovative imagination and eclectic style are guarantees for a great performance. You might recognize him from the small screen, where he enjoys a budding career as an actor.

Competitions: Comedy Store King Gong winner and Comedy Cafe New acts winner (3x) Comedy Cafe Best of the New acts finalist. FILM & TV: Family Affairs, Holby City, Wimbledon, Tomb Raider and Footballer’s Wives.

Lateef Lovejoy

Lateef is an an extremely gifted entertainer, who made his show business debut as a witty 12 year old on ITV’s famous morning gameshow “Mousetrap”. After that experience on the big screen he has never looked back. In 2007 Lateef played to sold out shows at the Oude Luxor Theatre in Rotterdam when he toured Holland and has featured in many of the UK’s top comedy clubs and venues .

Lateef has performed at: The Comedy Store, Jongleurs (various venues) The comedy Cafe, Downstairs At The Kings Head, The Chuckle Club, The Bullion Rooms, Hackney Empire, Soho Theatre and many more.

You’ve always wanted an opportunity to test your general knowledge alongside friends? Interested in meeting interesting people who share your passion for Africa? Then join us for our first Quiz Night at the Africa Centre in 2012!

Our brand new comedy night in partnership with top secret comedy club, offering a dazzling selection of the best comedians from the African continent and diaspora.

Only £8/£5 concessions for an evening’s entertainment plus special drinks and food offers (such as jollof rice, jerk or barbecue chicken, veggie options) all night.

Ava Vidal

Ava Vidal is an accomplished young stand-up and has risen quickly through comedy’s ranks. The only female finalist in the BBC 3 New Comedy Awards in the very first year of her career, she already has a clutch of TV appearances to her name, including the BBC’s Michael McIntyre Comedy Roadshow, Comedy Central’s The World Stands Up, Edinburgh and Beyond and Channel4 reality show Kings of Comedy. Ava Vidal, born 1976, is a British comedienne, who became well known after taking part in E4′s “Kings of Comedy”.  Her career in comedy as part of a sketch group that was developed by the BBC called “The Urban Sketch Show”.

Jason Patterson
Jason Patterson absolutely sounds the part. He’s got a rich, deep voice that oozes confidence, and a perfectly measured delivery that gives him instant authority. He started out in comedy in 2006 and since then he’s performed at comedy clubs all over the UK. With the confidence and stage presence of a seasoned pro this versatile comedian is definitely one to watch out for.

Competitions: Winner -2010 The Loaded Laftas Rising Award Winner – Comedy Store Gong Show Winner – Comedy Cafe New Act Competition x 3 Winner – Funhouse Comedy Club Champion of Champions New Act Competition 2008 Winner – Nominated Best Newcomer @ The Black Entertainment Comedy Awards 2008.

Lateef Lovejoy

Lateef is an an extremely gifted entertainer, who made his show business debut as a witty 12 year old on ITV’s famous morning gameshow “Mousetrap”. After that experience on the big screen he has never looked back.  In 2007 Lateef played to sold out shows at the Oude Luxor Theatre in Rotterdam when he toured Holland and has featured in many of the UK’s top comedy clubs and venues.Lateef has performed at: The Comedy Store, Jongleurs (various venues) The comedy Cafe, Downstairs At The Kings Head, The Chuckle Club, The Bullion Rooms, Hackney Empire, Soho Theatre and many more.