Amosi (Hello in Luo)
As we get through the middle of January, Proud to be African Clothing has another week of fascinating
events from markets, drumming classes, talks
on Puntland, Angola, Ethiopia and much more.
The International ROOTS
Festival Trip to Gambia takes place between 9th and 17th
May 2014. The Roots programme is designed to enrich and enlighten people of
African descent, by integrating with various tribal groups as they go on a
pilgrimage through different villages embracing Gambian traditions, customs, values and
culture. The cost is £699.00 for 7
nights, £899.00 for 14 nights and £1,099.00 for 21 nights (inclusive of
accommodation, bed and breakfast and airfare).
To secure a place, a deposit of £199.00 is required by 31st
January, with final payment by 31st
March 2014. For more details enquire by email or check the website or else
phone Angie on 07903
591 426 or 07508 913 114 or Hughie on 07940
081 651 or: 0203 441 6277
Enjoy the week
Monday 20th January
At 11.00am Chatham
House presents Towards Somali
Federalism? Insights from Puntlands Presidential Elections at the Royal Institute of International Affairs,
Chatham House, 10 St James Square, SW1Y 4LE. With Dr Michael Walls (UCL)
discussing the outcome of the election in Puntland, the first of Somalia’s
Federal units to attempt to transition from clan based representation to
democratically elected government, the effects of Puntlands relationship with
the Federal Government and the build up to Somalia’s national election in 2016.
To attend contact Chris Vandome.
At 3.00pm Chatham
House presents South Africa’s Future:
Reflecting on two Decades of Democracy at the Royal Institute of International Affairs, Chatham House. Chaired
by Professor Jack Spence OBE (KCL), Colin Coleman (Goldman Sachs
International) will present the main
findings if their recent report: Two Decades of Freedom: What South Africa is
Doing With It, And What Now Needs To be Done and discuss this year’s election
and policy options in the 20th year since its first multi party
election, with Martin Plaut (Institute of Commonwealth Studies). To attend this
FREE event contact Chris Vandome.
At 3.00pm the
Overseas Development Institute hosts Misconceptions,
realities and unanswered questions: China’s engagement with Africa at ODI, 203 Blackfriars Road, Southwark, SE1
8NJ. Chaired by Dr Dirk Willem te Velde (ODI), with Professor Raphael
Kaplinsky (Open University), Professor Xiaolan Fu (University of Oxford),
Associate Professor Christopher Alden (LSE), Dr Stevan Lee (DfID), Dr Dan
Korbel (Economic and Social Research Council) and Zhenbo Hou (ODI) who will
examine China’s role in Africa and its potential for economic development. RSVP
for this FREE event here.
Tuesday 21st January
From 3.00pm to 5.00pm
AFFORD and AMREF present Mobilising
Resources for Africa: What role for young Africans in the Diaspora in Room G50,
SOAS, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, WC1H 0XG. To attend his FREE report launch' email Emma Orefuwa or phone 0203 326 3750.
At 7.00pm Progressio
presents the London Launch of the
Unbreakable Campaign at St Marys
Moorfield Church, 4-5 Eldon Street, EC2M 7LS. Suad Abdi, Progressions
programme head in Somaliland will introduce their campaign to improve women’s
lives and let their voices be heard. RSVP this FREE event here.
At 7.00pm The
Royal African Society presents China, India
and the Global Struggle for Oil in Sudan and South Sudan in the Khalili Lecture Theatre, SOAS. Chaired
by Charles More (Africa-Asia Confidential), with speaker Dr Luke Patey (Danish
Institute for International Studies) and respondents Ali Askouri (Africa’s
Resource based Conflicts) and Michal Meidan (Eurasia Group), looking at the
politics of oil giants Sudan and South Sudan before and after separation and
the ensuing stalemate rooted in territorial disputes and how Chinas involvement
in the extraction and purchase of crude and the entry of India affect the
dynamic. RSVP this FREE event here.
Wednesday 22nd January
At 4.00pm Chatham
House presents Partners in Prosperity?
UK-Angolan Relations for Trade and Economic Growth in Committee Room 4A, House of Lords, Houses of Parliament, Westminster,
SW1A 0AA. Chaired by Lord Grocott (Chair of All Party Parliamentary Group
on Angola) with Lord Marland (Prime Ministers former Trade Envoy) who will
reflect on his experiences leading the UK’s biggest ever Trade mission to
Angola and discuss opportunities and priority sectors for investment. To
attend, register here.
At 7.00pm Black
History Studies will be screening Great
black Inventors- The Life and Legacy of George Washington Carver at PCS Headquarters, 160 Falcon Road, Clapham
Junction, SW11 2LN, this documentary covers the life and legacy of George
Washington Carver one of the most prominent scientists and inventors of his
time, devising over 100 products from the peanut. Admission is £5.00, RSVP by email, more details
here.
Thursday 23rd January
At 6.00pm AFFORD
presents Educate a Girl, Educate a
Society at The Abbey Centre, 34
Great Smith Street, Westminster, SW1P 3BU. This meeting seeks to explore
ways of supporting Ethiopian girls to enter and stay in higher education,
discussing policy implementation, diaspora remittances and skills transfer.
Register for this FREE event here.
At 7.00pm Magenta
Dating hosts Mix and Mingle (Black
Singles Event) at All Bar One,
106-107 Houndsditch, EC3A 9BD. This social mixer event for professional
black singles is scheduled to break the January detox and hopefully match a
lucky couple in time for Valentine’s Day! Admission is £10.00 from here.
Friday 24th January
At 7.30pm Focus
Organisation presents The Best From
Africa Live Showcase Festival at Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road,
Shoreditch, E1 6LA. Featuring Gaspard Zamble traditional Zaouli dancers
from Cote d’Ivoire, Koko Kayinda and the Congo All Stars, performing soukuos
from Congo, the Heritage Survival Band performing soukous from Zimbabwe and JP
Kairo. Tickets are £7.00 from here.
At 5.30pm AFRUCA
presents Conversations with AFRUCA’s
Children’s Champions in the Conference
Room, 1st Floor, Leroy House, 436 Essex Road, Islington, N1 3QP. Chaired
by Debbie Ariyo OBE this evening of conversations led by 2 AFRUCA Children’s
Champions with backgrounds in Social Work and Education will explore child
protection issues, parenting practices and how they relate to black/ African
children. Refreshments will be provided at this FREE event. Register to attend here.
At 7.00pm is the UK Black Entrepreneur and Professional New
Year Party at Holiday Inn Express
Hotel Stratford, 196 High Street, Stratford, E15 2NE. This networking party
for business owners, entrepreneurs, investors and professionals cost £15.00, RSVP here
Saturday 25th January
From 11.00am to
5.00pm Open the Gate presents The
African Market at Old Spitalfields
Market, Shoreditch, E1 6EW, with an eclectic range of original and ethical
fashion, accessories, jewellery, skin and hair care products, shoes, books,
music arts and much more. Entry is FREE!
At 3.00pm NABSS
holds its Monthly Workshop on
Educational Advocacy at Birkbeck
University, Stratford Circus, University Square, Stratford, 1 Salway Road, Stratford,
E15 1NF. This interactive session will teach parents how to engage with
schools and colleges, children’s and carers/ parents rights with Hellen Adom.
Register for this FREE event here.
At 9.00pm Dele
Sosimi’s Afrobeat Vibrations will be
shaking at The New Empowering Church, 1a Westgate Street, E8 3RL. As well as
the Dele Sosimi Afrobeat Orchestra, there will be special guests Fellowship of
Groove as well as stalwart DJ Koichi Sakai on the decks. Admission is £8.00 before 10.00pm, £12.00 thereafter or £10.00 in advance from here.
Sunday 26th January
At 6.00pm is
Michelles Urban Quiz Nite at Cottons
Rhum Jungle, 70 Exmouth Market, EC1R 4QP. This monthly event is an urban
trivia quiz with questions on film, TV, music, sport, world affairs, general
knowledge, charades, name that tune with an urban twist, there is a set menu
serving African Caribbean food. Admission is £7.00
At 3.00pm the African Caribbean Book Club
hosts Meet the Author: Bernadine Evaristo
at 5th View, 5th
Floor, Waterstones bookstore, 203-206 Piccadilly, W1J 9LE. The Book Club
will be discussing the authors latest work ‘Mr
Loverman’ after which the author herself will attend to answer questions
and discuss the book
At 7.00pm Lela
Lounge presents Talk To Me: Lock and Key
Party, at the Stone Bar, 68-70 Honor
Oak Park, SE23 1DY. This dating event is aimed at over 21s, each male will
receive a key and females a lock and as the evening progresses go round the
room seeing which key opens which lock. Every time a lock opens you get a new
lock and get entered into a raffle draw. Admission is £15.00 from here.
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