Eka san,
Another mega week before you have
another long weekend, from Natural November to the 3rd World Igbo
Conference and Afrobeat star 2Face Idibia.
Have a great week
Monday 28th April
At 10.30am Chatham House presents South
Africa’s Mining Industry: The Trade Union Perspective at The Royal Institute of International
Affairs, Chatham House, 10 St James Square, WC1Y 4LE. Chaired by Peter Hain
MP, Senzeni Zokwana and Peter Bailey (South Africa National Union of
Mineworkers) will present their views of the role and future of the mining
sector in South Africa. To attend RSVP here
At 6.30pm Lets Watch screens 12 Months on at Juno Bar, 134 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6JE. This is the UK
premiere of 12 Months a documentary
on homelessness and societal concerns, in which a Los Angeles man gives a home
to a mother and her 4 children that he has never met for a year. Followed by a
Q&A with the director admission is £2.00
more details here.
At 7.00pm The Ideas Factory presents Aqua Africa at Citizen M,
Bankside, 20 Lavington Street, SE1 0NZ. Tickets for this presentation about
bringing people out of poverty are £20.00
from here.
At 7.00pm Kings College London presents Split/ Mixed at the Inigo Rooms, Somerset House, East Wing,
WC2R 2LS. This one man play explores what it’s like to be a young middle
class Rwandan of Hutu and Tutsi parentage during the Genocide and growing up in
exile. Tickets are £5.00 (£3.00 KCL
students and alumni) from here.
Tuesday 29th April
At 6.30pm Lets Talk Too Debate Group hosts Young People- Today and Tomorrow at the Goat Tavern, 3 Stafford Street, W1S 4RP. This debate/ discussion
group will address issues relating to youth today, such as drugs and gun
culture, live/ work/study abroad etc. Admission is £2.00, more details here.
At 6.00pm is Photographing
Rwanda After Genocide at the Inigo
Rooms, Somerset House, in which a panel of Rwandan and international
journalists discuss how Rwanda is depicted in images 20 years after the genocide.
Tickets are £5.00 (£3.00 concs) from
here.
At 6.45pm is Low Carbon Africa: Development Solution and Business Opportunity at the Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, SW7 2AR. Chaired by Laura Taylor (Christian Aid), Chuka Umunna MP (Shadow Secretary for Business, Innovation and skills) will examine development potential and trade opportunities for the UK, followed by a panel discussion with Williams Nkurunziza (Rwandan High Commissioner), Rolake Akinkugbe (FBN Capital), Stefan Dercon (DfID), and Simon Bransfield-Gareth (Azuri Technologies). Preceded and followed by drinks and light refreshments. RSVP this FREE event by email.
At 7.00pm
the Royal African Society presents The
Pan African History of Basil Davidson: Episode 3 ‘Caravans of Gold’: Screening
+ Q&A at Khalili Lecture
Theatre, SOAS, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, WC1X 0SG. Chaired by Gus
Casely-Hayford (Lost Kingdoms of Africa)
with Mick Casky (Series Executive Producer), Chenjerai Shire (SOAS), Robin
Walker (History specialist) and Saran Keita (author). There will be a screening
of the 3rd episode of the 8 part series Africa: A Voyage of Discovery in which Basil Davidson retraces
Africa’s network of long distance trade routes, starting in the kingdom of
Ashanti through Timbuktu and Mopti to Cairo. RSVP this FREE event here.
At
7.30pm is a Celebratory Presentation
on Olaudah Equaino at the Marcus
Garvey Library, 1 Philip Lane, Tottenham Green, N15 4JA. This event
celebrates the 225th Anniversarty of the publication of The Interesting Narrative on the Life of
Olaudah Equaino or Gustavus Vassa The African in 1789, the seminal book by
this Nigerian born slave, sailor and merchant who regained his freedom and
became a sailor, author and merchant. This is a FREE event.
Wednesday 30th April
At 5.00pm the Overseas Development Institute presents Zambia at 50: Engaging Diaspora in
inclusive development at ODI, 203 Blackfriars Road, Southwark, SE1 8NJ.
this launch of the roundtable report will give participants and opportunity to
reflect on the proceedings of DfAD Zambia Roundtable discussion, with Paul
William Lumbi (Zambia High Commissioner), Chibwe Henry (Diaspora for African
Development), Annie Lane (International Organisation for Migration), Onyekachi
Wambu (AFFORD), Miniya Chibuye (institute of Development Studies), Dr Jennie
Jewitt (Transplant Links) and Siddo Deya, (Comic Relief). Register for this FREE event here.
At 6.30pm is Uncle Errol’s
World Famous Poetry Jam at the Trispace
Gallery, N001 The Biscuit Factory, Tower Bridge Business Complex, Drummond
Road, SE16 4DG. Featuring Jah-Mir Early, surprise drop in guests, singers,
storyteller, saxophonists and Open Mic.
Thursday 1st May
At 12.30pm National Black Women’s Network hosts Understanding the Role of the Firearms Unit in the City at Bishopsgate Police station, 182
Bishopsgate, EC2M 4NP. This informative and topical session and Q&A
with the City of London Police will allow participants to discuss issues
related to the police and the use of firearms in the community, understand the
decision making process required for major incidents and planned firearm
operations, see what training is required and the training facilities. Register for this FREE event here..
At 6.00pm the London School of Economics presents The Borderlands of South Sudan in Room 2.02, Clement House, LSE, Houghton Street, WC2A 2AE. chaired
by Mareike Schomerus (LSE) with Oystein Rolandsen, Edward Thomas, Christopher
Vaughan and Lotje de Vries, who are all authors of the recently published book
‘The Borderlands of South Sudan’ who will debate the issues raised by the
creation of South Sudan from a historical and anthropological perspective. More
details about this FREE event here.
Friday 2nd May
From 8.15am to 8.30pm is The 3rd Annual
Igbo Conference at the Brunei Gallery, SOAS, Thornhaugh Street.
Themed Igbo Heritage: Production,
Diffusion and Legacy this 2 day conference will comprise of plenary panels,
Igbo cultural performances and workshops, aiming to encourage and promote Igbo
Studies in the UK. Starting with a complimentary breakfast of akara, there will
be panel discussions on Renegotiating Aspects of Igbo Heritage, Igbo Heritage
and the Arts, roundtables on Compiling Igbo language Dictionaries, Food Diet
and Lifestyle. Keynote speeches Tribute to Professor Thurston Shaw by Dr Pamela
Shaw, Chike Azuonye (Nigeria Art Society UK), Tribute to Professor Catherine
Acholonu by Dr Chikwendu Anyanwu, entertainment will be provided by a new play
Equiano, the Enslaved African and ICSN Dance troupe. Register for £30.00 each day or £50.00 for both days (£20.00
concs each day, £30.00 for both)
from here.
At 7.30pm is Nubian Expressions
Nu Jazz and African Music Event at
Yaa Asantewaa Carnival Arts Centre, 1Chippenham Mews, W9 2AU. Featuring
Senegalese kora master Diabel Cissoko and Kevin Haynes Grupo Elegua Tickets are
£12.00 from here and £15.00 on the door.
At 8.00pm is Mama Africa-KMT’s
Birthday Party at Arch 365, 15-16
Lendall Terrace, SW4 7UX. With DJ’s Bogossy Freshfrenchy, Suga Kan’n, KMT
Freedom Teacher, Dancers, Singers and artists
At 8.00pm Natty presents Vibes
and Pressure Shubeen at Passing
Clouds, 1 Richmond Road, Dalston, E8 4AA. Hosted by RTKAL featuring Asheber
and the Afrikan Revolution, Subaja and Garwe and wtih strong acoustic sessions
featuring Natty and friends, with DJ’s Mutant Hi-fi and Marshalleck Movements.
Admission is £5.00 before 10.00pm, £8.00 till 11.00pm and £10.00 thereafter.
Saturday 3rd May
At 8.15am is The 3rd Annual Igbo
Conference at the Brunei Gallery,
SOAS. The Second Day of this 2 day
conference themed Igbo Heritage:
Production, Diffusion and Legacy will have panel discussions on Igbo Heritage in the Diaspora(s), Igbo
Heritage, cultural Production and Vocation, Igbo Spirituality and the Igbo
Worldview. There will be a workshop on Natural Black Hair Care and then
keynote speaker Professor Douglas B. Chambers (the University of Southern
Mississippi) discussing The Igbo Diaspora in the Era of the Slave Trade:
Historical and Cultural Connection followed by a screening of Obi Emeleonye’s
film, Onye Ozi and a masquerade performance. Register for £30.00 either day or £50.00
for both days (£20.00 concs either
day, £30.00 for both) from here.
From 11.00am to 6.00pm is the African
Bridal Show Spring Edition at Stratford
Old Town Hall, 29 Broadway, E15 4BQ. this unique event showcase the best of
African and Caribbean wedding vendors and businesses, seminars on Gele artistry, planning a cost effective wedding,
finding the perfect wedding dress etc, fabric and fashion designs and a free
goody bag. Register for this FREE
event here.
At
7.00pm Food for People hosts Ghanaian Themed Musical Fundraiser at The Yaa Asantewaas Arts Centre . With music from the UMPATACUM Afri
Brazilian Band, guest dancer Carolina Adewale and the Muraldo DC Dances and
delicious food. Funds for this event will go to a Food for people project in
Ghana feeding 400 people, tickets are £9.00
from here.
At 7.00pm is Black African
Women Rock Launch at Antoinette
Hotel, Beaufort Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2TQ. This is the first year
anniversary of Black African Women Rock a platform to motivate and inspire
women to pursue their dreams. Tickets are £3.00
from here.
At 7.00pm 2Face Idibia will
be performing at The Kentish Town Forum,
9-17 Highgate Road, Kentish Town, NW5 1JY. The Nigerian afrobeats icon will
be performing live on stage supported by DJ Abrantee. Tickets are £15.00 from here.
At 8.00pm is Grupo Raizes de
Rua and Awakened Spirit at Fairly
Square, 51 Red Lion Street, WC1R 4PF. KMT the Freedom Teacher will be
celebrating his birthday with Capoeria Music from 2 groups. Admission is £5.00.
At 8.30pm Afro-Palace Live Session-
Yaaba Funk- ‘My Vote dey Count’ Album,
Launch at The New Empowering Church,
1a Westgate Street, Dalston, E8 3RL. Yaaba Funk will be releasing their
second album ‘My Vote dey count’ with special guests like trumpeter Byron
Wallen and saxophonist Jason Yarde. Also performing are Kaktsitsi Drummers,
traditional Ghanaian Ga drummers with roots in Jamestown and United Vibrations
a groovy quartet playing jazz, afro, psychedelia and punk. Tickets are £10.00 from here, £12.00 on the door.
Sunday 4th May
From 12.00pm to 8.00pm
is Natural November in May at Lambeth Town Hall, Brixton Hill, Brixton,
SW2 1RW. With seminars, stalls, shows and services. Seminars from Sister E (Calabash
Hub), Gloria Andrews (Quanace Skincare), Jurne Azubiah, Toyin Agbetu (Ligali),
International Administrative service and Ansylla (International Hairitage Award,
USA). Tickets are £7.50 from here
and £10.00 on the door. FREE for under 16 and over 60’s.
At 7.00pm Focus Organisation present Afro Festival Vibes at Floripa,
91-93 Great Eastern Street, EC2A 3HZ. The Congolese Soukous masters Kasai Masai with
Parisien acoustic reggae master Commandant Atse with DJ’s T-Roy Broadcite with
DJ Viv on the decks. FREE before 8.00pm,
£5.00 before 10.00pm and £10.00 thereafter. Or £15.00 to get a FOCUS T shirt as well from here.
At 7.00pm is the launch
of Trav and Baba’s Laugh Lounge at Biagio Bankside, 32 Southwark Bridge Road,
SE1 9EU. Comedians Travis Jay and Babatunde will be launching their new bi
weekly Laugh Lounge with a show headlining Kevin J, Kae Kurd, Junior Booker,
Mickey Carpenter and 1 audience voted member. Tickets are £8.00 in advance from here, £10.00
on the door.
At 8.00pm is the UK
Premiere of the new Nollywood/ US film Ortega
and His Enemies at Odeon Greenwich, Bugsby
Way, Greenwich, SE10 0QJ. Tickets start from £15.00
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