Kairabe (Hello in Mandinka),
Proud to be African Clothing is happy to give you another delightful
buffet of entertainment, networking, skills, debate, education, movies and discussion.
The Nigerian Diaspora in
the UK has grown significantly over the past few years. Recently
released figures from the Office of National Statistics on 29th August 2013,
estimate that there are over 180,000 persons who list Nigeria as
their country of birth. The Nigerian Government and the International
Organisation of Migration is conducting a survey to identify Nigerian
professionals in the UK and how the brain drain can be reversed. Please assist
if you are a Nigerian professional or know someone who is (particularly in
health and education) by completing this survey.
Enjoy the week
Monday 24th February
At 5.00pm The Mo
Ibrahim Foundation presents the Ibrahim Index of African Governance: The
Student Perspective in Room 4429, School
of Oriental and African Studies, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, WC1H 0XG. This
presentation by Salmana Ahmed and Christina Nelson addresses how the IIAG can
be put to practical use in research and its relevance to an academic audience.
Register by email.
At 6.00pm the Institute of
Commonwealth Studies hosts Mandela
and the Media in Room G53, Senate
House South Block, Malet Street, WC1E 7HU. To register for this seminar
contact Hilary Sapire
At 7.00pm Lets
Watch screens The Stuart Hall Project at Juno Bar, 134-135 Shoreditch Hight Street,
Shoreditch, E1 6JE. This documentary tells the story of the founding father
of contemporary cultural studies who was an inspiring influence on British
intellectual life since his emigration from Jamaica till his death last year
Admission is £2.00 more details from
here.
Tuesday 25th February
At 6.30pm
Inspirational YOU presents Get Ahead in
fashion Masterclass at The Stephen
Lawrence Centre, 39 Brookmill Road, Deptford, SE8 4HU hosted by Ken
Anyanwu, this evening is for those who would like to grow their career in
fashion, speakers include Oliver Morris (Fashionaires.co.uk), Tamu Thomas
(Kenema), Arieta Mujay (African Creative Collective), Chiedza (Afrodesiac/
Brown Sugar GH) and Sinem Bilen-Onibanjo (FAB Magazine. Register for this FREE event here
Wednesday 26th February
From 10.00am to
1.00pm the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust hosts a 2 Day Interview Techniques Workshop at the Stephen Lawrence Centre. This interactive skills workshop with
Yvonne Wilson will cover topics such as how to prepare for an interview, body
language and communication skills, the do’s and don’ts of interviews, the
different types of interview environments, common interview questions and more,
Day 2 involves a live and recorded practice interview. Register for this FREE event here or email for more
details
From 5.45pm to 9.00pm is Fashion
Africa Conference at The Brunei
Gallery Lecture Theatre, SOAS, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, WC1H 0XG.
This event will include two panel discussion
with contributions from fashion professionals,
entrepreneurs and industry experts who will discuss and debate topics. Themes
include sustainable Fashion Made in
Africa and The Future of Africa
Fashion. Panellista include Annegret Affolderbach (Choolips),Daphne
Kasambala (Sappelle online boutique), Helen Jennings ‘(Arise and Kisua), Lisel
Truscott (Textile Exchange),Mark Stephenson (Sandstorm Kenya), Prama Masperi
(Mayamiko), Prama Bhardwaj (Sunflag/Mantisworld), Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo (FAB
Magazine), Tasmin Lejeune (Ethical Fashion Forum) and Terence Sambo (One
Nigerian Boy blog). Tickets are £15.00
from here.
At 6.00pm Cass
Business School and Alliance 54 present Africa
Business Partnership Forum (AGBPF 2014) at Cass Business School, 106 Bunhill
Row, EC1Y 8TZ. Themed ‘Doing Business with Africa: Business Models,
Partnerships and Governance’, this forum will bring together African and non
Africa businesses and investors to strategically position themselves, develop
partners and develop Africa. Moderated by Dzidziso Sam Kamuriwo (Cass Business
School), with confirmed speakers William Pollen (Invest in Africa), Andy Gibson
(Institute of Export), Dr Ayo Salami (Duet Africa Fund), Claire Alexandre
(M-Pesa), Gibril Faal (AFFORD & GK Partners), Simon Bransfield-Garth (Azuri
Technologies), Mansoor Hamayun (BBOXX), Mohan Sodhi (Cass Business School) and
Ernest Okwudike (Alliance 54). Other invited speakers include Tope Lawani
(Helios Investment), Philippe Vogeleer (Vodafone), Mo Ibrahim (Satya Capital
and Mo Ibrahim Foundation), Geoffrey White (Lonrho), Tom de Man (Heineken).
Topics will include, Business Models in Africa: Success Stories and Case
Studies, Developing Business Partnerships to Facilitate Growth, Africa Rising:
What benefits for African businesses, Intelligent Governance: Lessons for
Africa. Register for this FREE event
here.
At 7.30pm Zoes
Ghana Kitchen hosts Ghana Russet Up at The Russet, 17 Amhurst Terrace, Hackney
Downs, E8 2BT. This will be a 3
course taste tour of Ghana £25.00
per head from here.
At 7.30pm is Uncle Errols Poetry Jam at Trispace Gallery, 100 Clements Road, SE16
4DG. Themed Anger and Protest featuring Sam Berkson, with an open mc,
poetry slam and musical acts and a Cherry Pop Slot, a 15 minute slot or virgin or
nervous performers. Admission is £4.00.
At 7.00pm is South Africa after Nelson Mandela at the Frontline Club, 13 Norfolk Place, W2 1QJ. This panel discussion
looks at South Africa as the ceremonies marking the passing of Nelson Mandela
come to an end and the country prepares for the upcoming election amidst
popular dissatisfaction with the ANC. The panel consists of Martin Plaut
(Institute of Commonwealth Studies) and Jonny Steinberg (Oxford University).
Tickets are £12.50 from here.
Thursday 27th February
At 7.00pm is Cultural Heritage of the African Diaspora
in the Indian Ocean: Musical and Linguistic Traditions of Afro-Asians on Film at the Khalili Lecture Theatre, SOAS.
There will be a screening of the film ‘Indian Ocean Memories and African
Migrants’ follows by a panel discussion with Professor Tope Omoniyi (Roehampton
University) and Professor Parvati Nair (Queen Mary University London)
At 7.30pm is HomeB4Midnite at Bar Solo, 22 Inverness Street, Camden Town, NW1 7HJ, hosted by
comedian Mr Blair featuring spoken word from Soul Brother Ian, comedy from
President Obonjo and Denny Do Well and
live music from Garwe, Stephan, Chukuma and Zerena Melody. This is a FREE event
Friday 28th February
At 2.00pm Chatham House presents Internal Party Democracy and
South Africa’s 2014 Elections at the Royal Institute of International
Affairs, Chatham House, 10 St James Square, SW1Y 4LE. With Jessie Duarte
(African National Congress) who will reflect on the Reponses of the ruling
party yo allegations of corruption, rising unemployment, service delivery and
social cohesion. To attend contact Chris Vandome.
At 5.15pm The Bush Theatre presents We are Proud to Present..... at the Bush Theatre, 7 Uxbridge Road, W12
8LJ. This play by Jackie Sibblies Drury directed by Gbolahan Obiesan is about a group of actors who gather
together to tell the little known story of massacre of the Herero people in
German South West Africa (Namibia) the first genocide of the 20th
century. Running till 12 March tickets are £19.50 from here
At 6.00pm is the iCAN Social Network Evening at La Tasca, 12
Hertsmere Road, Canary Wharf, E14 4AE where you can network with fellow
African, Caribbean professionals. Register for this FREE event here or
just turn up!
At 6.30pm the
Black Solicitors Network hosts BSN
Monthly Networking Night at Corney
and Barrows, 10 Paternoster Square, St Pauls, EC4M 7DY. This networking night is
not just for lawyers or those in the legal profession but for all African or
Caribbean professionals. Just turn up!
At 7.00pm Magenta Dating presents Mix and Mingle at All
Bar One, 175 Bishopsgate Avenue, EC2M 3YD. This is organised for black
singles to mix, mingle and meet new people, it will be hosted with people
encouraged to mix. Tickets are £10.00 from here
Saturday 1st March
At 5.00pm
Miss Black Africa presents Queens4Africa
Fundraising Variety Show at the
Ripple Centre, 121-125 Ripple Road, Barking, IG11 7FN. Hosted by Sonia Ike
(Miss Black Africa UK 2013), Samaia Tchapesseka (Miss Black Africa UK 2012) and
Ruvimbo Chinzou (Miss Black Africa UK 2011), this night is in aid of Central
Primary School 7 Okohia and Central School Dimagu, Imo State Nigeria. with
comedy from MC Mark and President Obonjo
of Lafta Republic. Guest Speakers Pauline Long, Anita Bonnerman, Fikelephi
Jackson and Father Morris. Tickets start from £10.00 from here
At 5.00pm The
Somali Relief and Development Fund hosts its Final Charity Quiz Night at the Oaktree Centre, Osborne Road, W3 8SJ.
Test your knowledge on a variety of topics in teams of up to 6 members with
prizes given on the night. Tickets are £10.00
from here.
At 6.00pm is the Nana Churcher Show Live at Regent Hall, 275 Oxford Street, W1C 2DJ.
To celebrate Ghana’s 57th year of Independence, the Nana Churcher
Show is celebrating people who make a difference in the community. Tickets are £10.00 from here.
At 7.00pm KMT
Freedom Teacher presents Mama Africa
Unplugged at Fairly Square, 51 Red
Lion Street, WC1R 4PF featuring Kinshasa born, Zimbabwe based Mulele Matondo
Afrika. Admission is £5.00 all night.
More details here.
At 7.00pm Open
the Gate presents Phoenix City All Stars
at Passing Clouds, 1 Richmond Road,
Dalston E8 4AA. This international line up hosted by Fenomeno Show and
Samurai featuring special guests Manlio features Phoenix All Stars, ska, reggae
and rocksteady band, the Anna Mudeka Band from Zimbabwe mbira playing African
rock and funk fusion, Banda do Brazilarte (Brazilian Carnival Vibes) with Tighten
Up Cree upstairs. Admission is FREE
before 9.00pm, £5.00 before 10.00pm
and £10.00 thereafter.
At 9.00pm is Xpressions- A Live Afro-Soul Night at Club T Chances, 399 High Road, Tottenham,
N17 6QN. Ugandan artiste ‘Energy Man’ Paddy Dee Nangabo headlines this
event with his live band, with saxophonist Godfrey Ngobi, Nyinomugihsa, playing
traditional Acholi music, Lea Habz, Nancy Parrens, Julie Walugembe, Victoria O’Neil
Namayanja and Yiga Samuel Joel. Tickets are £10.00 from here.
Sunday 2nd March
From 2.00pm to 8.00pm
is the T&T High Commission
London 1st Annual All Inclusive Carnival Fete at The Roof Gardens, 99 Kensington High
Street, W8 5SA. Party away to the hottest soca and calypso and feast on
roti, pelau and corn soup washed down with Angostura rum and Carib Lager, all
of which is included in the price. Tickets are £45.00 from here.
At 7.00pm is the Sunday Open Mic featuring Simo Lagnawi
at Inspiral Lounge and Events, 250
Casmden High Street, NW1 8QS. Hosted by Nate Maingard. This event feature Moroccan
Simo Lagnawi, gnawa master. This is a FREE
event more details here.
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