I ni cheh (hello in Bambara),
This week sees Proud to be African Clothing has another wide
range of events for you.
Films such as the Kite Runner, a preview of Mandela-A Long
Walk to Freedom,. Poetry and Spoken Word withUncle Errol Returns with the final
Poetry Jam of the year. Literature sees the Black Book Swap return to Brixton,
while Mama Jumbe’s Book Club discusses short stories. Music with Manu Dibango’s
80th Birthday and Numbi’s Afro disco. Seminars and Talkson Central African
Republic, Paul Robeson, Google Top Black Talent. Networking with Professionals
for Africa, African Business Expo and Uptions.
And much much more
Have a great week
Monday 25th
November
At 6.30pm is a Preview Screening of Mandela- Long Walk to
Freedom at the Frontline Club, 13
Norfolk Place, W2 1QJ. Based on Mandela’s autobiography, starring Idris
Elba and Naomie Harris, it will be followed by a Q&A with screenwriter Bill
Nicholson. Tickets are £10.00 from
here.
At 6.30pm is Black Bloomsbury in Conversation: Paul
Robeson, politics and interwar London at the UCL Art Museum, Gower Street, WC1E
6BT. Jordan Goodman author of Paul Robeson: A Watched Man and Hakim Adi
(author and lecturer) will discuss Robeson’s legacy and influence, Register for
this FREE event here.
At 7.00pm Lets
Watch screens The Kite Runner at the Juno Bar, 134-135 Shoreditch High Street,
Shoreditch, E1 6JE the movie based on the novel of the same title about two
young boys growing up in 1970’s Afghanistan, with their lives torn apart by the
Russian invasion. Tickets are £2.00, for more information check here.
Tuesday 26th
November
At 7.30pm is Manu Dibango’s 80th Birthday
Celebration in Barbican Hall,
Barbican Centre, Silk Street, EC2Y 8DS. The renowned world music pioneer of
‘Soul Makossa’ fame returns to London with special guests for an electric live
performance. Tickets start from £20.00
from here.
Wednesday 27th
November
At 3.00pm Chatham
House presents Crisis and Response in
the Central African Republic: Challenges to Delivering Frontline Humanitarian
Assistance at Royal Institute of
International Affairs, Chatham House, 10 St James Square, SW1Y 4LE. Jose
Bastos (Medecin Sans Frontieres, Spain) and Patricl L’Hote (ICRC) will discuss
their recent experiences in CAR and highlight the humanitarian impact of the
latest bouts of violence. For more information about this event contact Chris Vandome.
At 5.30pm Flavourmag
presents Google Top Black Talent an
Online Hangout. The 6th in this series for black students and
professionals is on Sales and Branding, featuring Adrian Joseph (Google),
NMichael Barclay (Pluck), Nick Smith (All3Media International), Osita Osadebe
(Gumtree), Clive Davis (Freelance Business Development Executive) and Bianca
Miller (The B Group). This is a FREE
Online event.
At 6.00pm is the Professionals For Africa Winter Networking Event at Cape Bar, corner of Wood Lane and Love
Street, City of London, EC2V 7JQ.. this extremely popular event returns for
the winter edition. In fact its so popular it is split into two, with Business
networking from 6.00pm to 8.00pm and Social Networking with a music video from
DJ Bobbi for those who wish to relax. Open to all Africans or those with
interest in Africa register for this FREE
event here.
At 6.00pm the
Inspirational YOU presents Women at The
Top at the House of Commons, Palace
of Westminster, SW1A 0AA. This panel discussion hosted by Garry Green (Barrister,
2 Bedford Row Chambers) is a celebration of female leadership and gender
diversity on the boardroom, with Tracy Ayling QC (2 Bedford Road Chambers),
Samantha Johnson (The Sun), Tessy Ojo (Diana Award), Gina Miller (SCM Private),
Caryl Longley (Deloitte LLP), discussing women in competitive industries,
breaking the glass ceiling, mentoring and being visible, register for this FREE event here.
At 7.30pm is Uncle Errols Poetry Jam 13 at the Vibe Gallery, 100 Clements Road,
Bermondsey, SE16 4DG. Feature act is Tsega Tebege, along with open mic for
experienced and beginner poets and spoken word artists, with a £40.00 prize to
the poet the audience likes most. Entry is £4.00
Thursday 28th
November
From 10.00am to
9.00pm Private Equity Africa hosts Raising
Funds for Africa Investment at
Charles Russell, 5 Fleet Place, EC4M 7RD. Leading experts will expand on
the practicalities of fundraising successfully for Africa with master classes
and panel discussions on top LPs for Africa, Track record proxies, fund
positioning and marketing, placement agents, investor and media relations,
building the right team, GP due diligence, risk and regulations and lessons
learnt. Tickets start from £95.00 from here.
At 6.00pm BCA
hosts Sourcing Talent for Business in
Africa’s Emerging Markets at
Stephenson Harwood, 1 Finsbury Circus, EC2M 7SH. This panel discussion on
how companies can access, attract and retain the best talent in Africa and from
the diaspora will feature Clare Reilly (Diageo), Frances Mensah Williams
(reconnect Africa) and Karl Craven (Global Solutions) and chaired by Lanre
Akinola (This is Africa). Tickets (inclusive of buffet) start from £32.00 from here.
At 6.00pm the
National Council of Barbadian Associations presents Celebrating 46 Years of Barbados Independence at the Barbados High Commission, 1 Great Russell
Street, WC1B 3ND. This evening celebrates 47 Years of Barbados Independence
with a panel discussion, folk singer and poetess Patricia Chase and an Expo of
Barbadian Products. Discussing the topic ‘Why
Caribbean women are perceived as dominant’ will be Alan Smith, Tony Sealy
and Francoise Hendy, chaired by Marilyn Devonish. Register for this FREE event here.
At 7.00pm the
Central London Debating Society hosts The
Future of the Rwandan Economy at Morgan
Stanley, 20 Bank Street, E14 4AD. This debate and discussion focuses on how
the City can ai the growth of emerging economies with a special focus on Rwanda
with a panel made up of business owners and international development experts.
Although this event is FREE a
donation of £5.00 is recommended
here.
At 7.30pm is the Mama Jumbe’s Book Club at Mama Jumbe’s, 350 St Katherine Street, E7
8NW, reading Miss Lora by Junot
Diaz with music by DJ Gabe. Guest author will be Robyn Travis (Prisoner to the Streets). More details
of this FREE event here.
Friday 29th
November
From 9.00am to 6.00pm
is the Africa Business Expo at the ILEC Conference Centre, Lillie Road, SW6
1UD. This networking event seeks promote African socio economic and
infrastructural development showcasing emerging markets, SME’s and providing
business growth opportunities. Register for this FREE event here.
From 10.00am to
6.00pm is the Foreign Direct
Investment Opportunity in Nigeria Exhibition at America Square Conference Centre, 1 America Square, EC3N 2LS.register
for this FREE event here.
From 10.30am to
4.30pm Positive Inclusions hosts Skills
Day: Take Your Future Into Your Own Hands at Barclays Bank Headquarters, 1 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, E14 5HP.
This event will provide support and career guidance, assistance in compiling a
great CV and developing excellent interview techniques. Guest speakers include
Mavis Amankwah (PR Guru) discussing hiring new staff, Winsome Duncan (The
Healing Factory) will be delivering a Proactive Employment Workshop, Sophie Lau
(from BBC’s The Apprentice) will be
telling her personal story as a restaurateur and Project Manager and Lesley
Dube (Positive Inclusions) will be discussing the Governments Start Up Loans
Programme. Register for this FREE
event here
At 4.30pm African
Partnership Development UK presents the 2013
UK Diaspora Trade and Investment Summit at MacMillan Hall, Senate House, University of London, Malet Street, Russell
Square, WC1E 7HU. This is for UK based Nigerian and UK/ EU investors
looking to do business in Nigeria, giving access to Nigerian Government support
schemes, company registration by Nigeria Corporate Affairs officials, access to
corporate business funding and networking. Register for this FREE event here.
At 5.00pm is the C.Hub Magazine Anniversary Fashion and
Music Banquet at Ravensbourne, 6
Penrose Way, the O2 Greenwich, Greenwich Peninsula, SE10 0EW. Compered by
Tola Onigbanjo (Women4Africa) this event celebrates the first year of C. Hub
magazine, with a catwalk and fashion showcase endorsed by Adebayo Jones with
designers Kgtkkt and Eldimaa Fashion, jewellery by Jodyline London and Dapri
Jewels London, entertainment by afrobeats sensation Komo Official, rapper Yezzi
Yezzir, dancers Iam Movement Duo Dancers, GOP Girls Dance Group and DJ Fasida
on the decks. Tickets start from £30.00
from here.
At 6.00pm Uptions
presents End of Year Festive Networking
Night at Dog Eared Films, 25-28 Field Street, Kings Cross, WC1X 9DA for
African Caribbean entrepreneurs, innovators and professionals who wish to widen
their social circle and build professional and personal relationships.
Admission is £5.00 (or 2 for £6.00) from here.
At 6.30pm is Come Rhyme With Me.. London at Cottons Islington, 70 Exmouth Market, EC1R
4QP. This evening of rhyming and a 3 course Caribbean meal hosted by Dean
Atta and Deanna Rodger, will feature an Open Mic with the Appetisers, Starter
with Spike-The Corby Poet, the main with Joelle Taylor and Dessert with EZ
Stone. Admission is £12.50 (supper
included) or £7.50 entry only from
here, concessions available.
At 7.30pm is Love Unlocked at Mama Jumbe’s. This 30+ Lock and Key Party for single professionals
hosted by Awele Odeh is a unique way to meet new people in a relaxed
environment, every girl has a padlock and every guy a key, every time you get a
match you get a ticket that enters you into a raffle as well as a nifty ice
breaker! With music by Yung Milli, tickets are £15.00 from here.
Saturday 30th
November
From 12.00pm to
6.00pm Eldimaa Fashion hosts The
Afro- Caribbean Shopping Experience at the Adulis Oval, 44-46 Brixton Road, SW9 6BT, featuring fashion, art,
jewellery, accessories and food by African Caribbean inspired business owners.
More details about this FREE event
here.
At 12.00pm is Black Book Swap 4, Upstairs at the Ritzy, Brixton
Oval, Coldharbour Lane, SW2 1JG. Featuring Bernadine Evaristo author of 7
books, Lloyd Bradley (author of Sounds
Like London: 100 Years of Black Music in the Capital), Irenosen Okojie
(featured in the anthology Flight)
and Nadifa Mohamed (The Orchard of Lost
Souls). There will also be the usual large selection of novels and non
fiction books to swap or buy. Tickets are £7.50
from here £10.00 on the door.
From 12.00pm to
6.00pm is the Africa Business Expo
Conference at the Hilton Paddington,
146 Praed Street, W2 1EE. This expo is a networking event that aims to
promote African socio economic and infrastructural development showcasing
emerging markets, SME’s and providing business growth opportunities. Register
for this FREE event here.
From 1.00pm to 8.00pm
is the Afrikan Market Village Gathering
in Pennack Community Hall, Pennack Road
(off Summer Road), Peckham, SE15 6DD. This monthly market features stalls
selling women’s and menswear, children’s wear, hats, DVD’s and CD’s, baked
goods and much more. This is a FREE
event
At 7.00pm is An Audience wih Angie Le Mar at New Testament Assembly, 7 Beechcroft Road,
Tooting, SW17 7BU. Supported by MOBO Award Winner Lurine Cato, this is
Angie Le Mars first stand up show in 10 years, reflecting on growing up in
church, pursuing her dream as a comedian and her return to the place her talent
was began. Tickets are £10.00 from
here, £13.00 on the door.
At 7.00pm is the Sierra Leone Excellence Awards at V360 Banqueting Suite, Lancaster House, 70
Newington Causeway, Elephant and Castle, SE1 6DF. Hosted by Alim Kamara and
Edwina Momoah, these seek to honour Sierra Leoneans who have excelled and
brought honour to Sierra Leone, with a focus on those in London. Entertainment
will be provided by Famous (Kopo don) and Nasser Ayoub (Tranga yase borbor) , Rnb
from Alonzo, Team Salut, FTFreshmusic, Cece, Plan X, Usifu Jalloh and comedian
H.E. Tommy Massaquoi. Special guests include the Sierra Leone, Ghana and Gambia
High Commissioners, Kei Kamara, Ellen Thomas and more. Tickets including a sit
down meal start from £30.00 from here.
At 8.00pm Numbi
presents Numbi Afro-Disco! featuring
Tony Allen at Rich Mix. Numbi
promises to end the year with a bang with master drummer and Afrobeat legend
Tony Allen in conversation with Numbi resident artist Elmi Ali on the launch of
his book Tony Allen: An Autobiography of
the Master Drummer of Afrobeat. He will also be performing an exclusive set
as well as a book signing. Hosted by Miriam Solomon and Sai Murray with young
poets Onysha D Colllins and Annie Aisha, 2 piece female percussionist ensemble;
Foroyaa and DJ Qurra on the decks all topped of with a soul train dance off. Tickets are £10.00 in advance, (£5.00 concs)
and £12.00 on the door
Sunday 1st
December
At 4.00pm Cezanne
Poetess hosts ‘How To Get the Ring on
Your Finger’ Book Launch at The
Mella Centre, 73 Oxford Street, W1D 2EP. This self help book is based on
the advice of over 30 men on what would make them commit to marriage. With
readings from the book, poetry recitations accompanied by saxophone and
acoustic guitar, book signings and food on sale. Register for this FREE event here.
At 7.00pm
A.R.I.S.E. returns to The Tabernacle,
Powis Square, Talbot Road, Notting Hill, W11 2AJ. Host Daddy Ernie will be
interviewing a trio of personalities in the African Caribbean community. Guests
will be Dawn Butler (ex MP), Danny John-Jules (actor) and Janet Kay (singer),
with musical entertainment provided by house band d22. Tickets are £12.00 from here more on the door.
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