Mokom (Hello in Efik),
Proud to be African Clothing has another full week of
events, plays, seminars, music, awards, markets and more.
Have a great week
At 12.30pm the
Africa Research Institute presents
Future Africa: ‘Flying Donkeys’, digital currencies and implanted devices at
the Africa Research Institute, 55 Tufton
Street, Westminster, SW1P 3QL, with Jonathan Ledgard (The Future Africa
Afrotech Initiative, Swiss Federal Institute for Technology), this talk will
examine the opportunities presented by advances in robotic and computing which
could lead to massive employment growth and knowledge on the continent.
Register for this FREE event here.
At 6.30pm SLWT
hosts the Ebola Roadshow in the Naim Dangoor Auditorium, Royal Society of
Medicine, 1 Wimpole Street, W1G 0AE. An event for professionals who seek to
assist in countering the ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone. This is a FREE event, register here or just turn
up.
At 1.00pm is Remittance: update of the Safer Corridor
Pilot at Oxford House. Chaired by Mary Harper. This meeting discuss the
progress of the campaign for safer cross border remittances. Panellists include
Degan Ali (Adeso), Farhan Hassan (Somali Heritage Academic Network Ltd), Ed
Pomfret, (Oxfam) and representatives from DfID and Consult Hyperion. This is a FREE event.
At 4:00pm is Educate a Girl: Empower a Woman at Oxford House. Chaired by Annisa Ahmed,
this event showcases successful British Somali women from different fields and
the documentary A Safe Harbour about
the Somali sailor community in Butetown Cardiff. Followed by a panel discussion
with Amina Ali (Labour Party Councillor), Samra Said (Somali Development Relief
Forum), Leyla Bile (Film Maker), Sado Jirde (Black South West Network), Kinsi
Abdulleh (Numbi Arts Organisation) and Hanan Bihi (Journalist and Youth Act).
This is a FREE event
At 6.00pm is the Anglo—Somali Society Yearly Annual
Gathering and Presentation at Oxford
House, Derbyshire Street, Bethnal Green, E2 6HG. Screening the documentary
‘Through thee firewall’ a portrait of
the life and humanitarian work of three exceptional Somali women. Followed by a
Q&A with one of the women featured Ilwad Elman. Admission is £3.00.
At 8.00pm is Creative Dialogue: Somali Translated Works
at Oxford House. Chaired by Martin Orwin,
this event focusses of works of Somali poetry translated into English with
recitals by Weedhsame, Martin Orwin Caasha, Lul Mohamud, Clare Pollard, Sarah
Maguire, Said Jama and Mohamed Alto, as well as an exhibition of photographs of
Somaliland and performances by Nimo Yasin and Abdirizaq ‘Ga. Admission is £5.00 from here.
Tuesday 21st October
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At 3.00pm The
Africa All Party Parliamentary Group presents African Health Leaders- Making Change and Claiming the Future
discussion in the Thatcher Room,
Portcullis House, Bridge Street, Westminster, SW1A 2LW. This high level
panel discussion chaired by Baroness Kinnock features Dr Francis Omaswa
(African Centre for Global Health), Dr Luis Sambo (WHO), Dr Uche Amazigo
(African Programme for Onchoceriasis Control)
and Lord Nigel Crisp (co-editor African Health Leaders). The panel will
discuss African health leadership and the new relationship African health
leaders seek from partner countries. Followed by a reception at 6.00pm,
register for this FREE event by emailing
Vanessa.
At 5.00pm Chatham
House hosts Rwanda’s Role in an Emerging
Africa and Uncertain World at
Chatham House, 10 St James Square, SW1Y 4LE. Chaired by Robin Niblett
(Chatham House) with President Paul Kagame of Rwanda who will discuss his
vision for Rwanda’s future, building on its development gains and regional and
international priorities. Register for this event here.
At 6.30pm is From Emancipation to Windrush at City Hall, Greater London Assembly, The
Queens Walk, SE1 2AA. This presentation by Arthur Torrington covers the
period from 1838 to 1948 from Emancipation Day till date. This is a FREE event email for more information.
At 7.00pm the
Royal African Society presents How to
Fix Nigeria: A Reckoning with History at the Khalili Lecture Theatre, SOAS,
Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, WC1H 0XG. Chaired by Funmi Iyanda (Ignite
Media), with Max Siollun (historian) and Jide Olanrewaju (Satya Capital), this
new panel series aims to definitively explore the question, ‘How to Fix
Nigeria?’, exploring the country’s military and economic history and how these
experiences will play out in the 2015 elections and beyond. Register for this FREE event here.
Somali Week Festival 2014
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At 4.00pm is Somalis in London: Report launch and debate at Oxford House. Chaired by Nazia Hussain (Open Society Foundations)
this event launches the report Somalis in London as part of the Somalis in
European cities series, which highlights the life of Somalis in 7 cities.
Speakers include Ayan Mahamoud Kayd Somali Arts and Culture), Anya Ahmed
(University of Salford), Asha Abdillahi (Account3) and Jawaahir Daahir (Somali
Development Services). This is a FREE
event.
At 6.00pm is Women’s Writing, Heritage and Identity at Oxford House. This event features
prominent female artists from across the diaspora , chaired by Giulia Liberatore
with Dr Sada Mire (Archaeologist), Nadifa Mohamed, Cristina Ali Farah and Sahro
Koshin, it will conclude with a poetry recital by Asha Lul Mohamoud and music
by Nimo Degan. Admission is £5.00.
Wednesday 22nd October
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At 10.00am
Chatham House hosts Ghana’s Economic
Transformation: Progress and Challenges in Policy at Chatham House. Ghanaian President Dramani Mahama and is team of
ministers will engage in an in depth roundtable discussion on economic policy
and implementation. Register for this event here.
At 3.45pm the
Caribbean Council hosts The Eastern
Caribbean in the 21st Century- Energising Trade and Investment in
Antigua and Barbuda at The Army and
Navy Club, 36-39 Pall Mall, SWW1Y 5JN. Chaired by Lord Foulkes of Cunnick This meeting features the newly
elected Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Honourable Gaston Browne, where he will set out his plans for
affordable housing and infrastructure, plans for Guiana Island, the future of
financial services and the gaming sector. Tickets start from £20.00 from here.
At 6.30pm the
London School of Economics presents Diane
Abbott on London: A Tale of Two Cities at CLM4.02, Clement House, 99 Aldwych,
WC2B 4JF. This lecture will focus of thee challenges facing London and
policy ideas to address them delivered by Diane Abbot MP for Hackney North and
Stoke Newington. This is a FREE
event, more information here.
Somali Week Festival 2014
At 7:00pm is Identity and Diversity at the Khalili
Lecture Theatre SOAS. This event will bring together Somali scholars, and
activists to offer their perspectives on Somali identities and diversities.
Chaired by Dr Laura Hammond (SOAS), with Michael Walls as discussant, speakers
include Professor Hussein Abdilahi Bulhan, (formerly University of Hargeisa), Ilwad
Elman (Peace and Human Rights Centre , Mogadishu), Omar Eno (Portland State
University) and Claire Thomas (Minority Rights Group). Followed by a reception
with refreshments this is a FREE
event.
Thursday 23rd October
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At 6.30pm is the LSE 2014 Steve Biko Memorial Lecture: Arts and Activism: Reflections on the anti-apartheid
struggle and two decades of South African Democracy at the
Hong Kong Theatre, Clement House. Chaired by Professor Thandika Mkandawire
(African Development Chair), with South African music legend Hugh Masekela who
will discuss his long career and experiences as an anti apartheid activist and
exile. This is a FREE event, more information
here.
At 7.00pm is Finding
Fela at Mildmay Community
Centre, Mayville Estate, Woodville Road, N16 8NA. This documentary tells
the story off Fela Anikulapo Kutis life, music, struggle, social message and
political relevance. Followed by a Q&A with African music and history
consultant Kwaku. Register for this FREE
event here.
Somali Week Festival 2014
At 6.00pm is Remembering Abdi Gouhad at Oxford House. Hosted by Muna Elmi,
this event is dedicated to the late Abdi Gouhad, and his influence on
second-generation British-Somali actors and poets. The evening features
screenings and contributions from friends and colleagues such as Graham
Simpson, Said Hussein, Yusra and Ubah. Poets such as Ola Animashawn, Anthony
Ekundayo Lennon, Chloe Todd, and Muna Elmi will read from his last play Hyatt.
Admission is £5.00.
Friday 24th October
From 9.30am to 5.45pm
the Institute of English Studies hosts
Celebrating Chinua Achebe’s Legacy: Arrow of God at 50 at Senate House, SOAS, Malet Street, WC1E 7HU.
This 2 day conference commemorates Chinua Achebe’s work and influence with speakers
such as Akachi Ezeigbo, Harry Garuba, Simon Gikandi, T. Vijay Kumar, Okey
Ndibe, Femi Osofisan, panel discussions, dramatic presentations and drinks
reception with music by kora maestro Kadialy Kouyate. Conference tickets start
from £45.00 from here
From 4.00pm to 11.30pm
is the 6th Annual Black Entertainment Film Fashion and Television
Awards (BEFFTA) Awards UK at The
Hippodrome Golders Green, North End Road, Barnet, NW11 7RP. Hosted Abrantee
Boateng (Capital Xtra) and Pauline Long (Ben TV), event consists of a drinks
reception, red carpet, awards show with 43 categories on this first day and
entertainment by singer Ten Senah, Jermain Jackman, and Malawian Hip hop star
Tay Grin. More details here
At 7.30pm is Pandora’s Box at The Bernie Grant Arts Centre, Town Hall Approach Road, Tottenham, N15 9NH. This fascinating tragicomedy about a British Nigerian family and the dilemmas of a mother’s choice about whether to educate her child in the UK or Nigeria. Tickets are £12.00 (£10.00 concs) from here.
At 7.30pm the Off
the Wall Players present Saturday Soup at
the Brady Arts Centre, 192-196 Hanbury
Street E1 5HU. This dramatic triptych explores themes of Black Food,
culture and London lives. Followed by a Q&A and Caribbean food. Tickets are
£10.00 (£5.00 concs) from here.
At 7.00pm Open
the Gate hosts Africa Special at Passing Clouds,1 Richmond Road, E8 4AA.
Featuring Senegalese Afro-Fusion band Batch Gueye Band live on stage,
Madagascaran traditional singer Nogabe Randriaharimalala and Usifu Jalloh, the
Sierra Leonean drummer and storyteller. DJs Newton Dunbar, David Katz, Jamie
Renton and Beatnik will be on the decks upstairs. Admission is FREE before 9.00pm. £5.00 before 10.00pm and £10.00 thereafter.
At 7.30pm Spora
Stories presents Phillis in London by Ade Solanke at Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, Shoreditch, E1 6LA. This play
tells the story of Phillis Wheatley an African American teenager who came to
London in 1773, who became the first African American (and third female
American) to publish a volume of poetry. Admission is £8.00 (£6.00 concs).
Somali Week Festival 2014
At 6:00pm is Documenting
History, Culture and Heritage at Oxford
House. Chaired by Iman Sheel this event sees the book launch of Michael
Walls’ A Somali Nation- State: History,
Culture and Somaliland’s Political Transition. This will be followed by a photographic
display entitled Somaliland Summer by Kate Stanworth and concludes with a
concert by Aar Maanta and his band. Admission is £5.00
Saturday 25th October
At 10.00am is the
African Creative Industries Investment
Summit at Pricewaterhouse Cooper, 1 Embankment Place WC2N 6RH. This event
will give insight into creative industries in Africa such as advertising, arts,
broadcasting, fashion, film, music and publishing, with insights from industry
experts, networking with investment stakeholders and more. Tickets are £95.00 from here (£115.00 on the door).
From 11.00am to 7.00pm is Freekah: Youths of the Diaspora at The Stephen Lawrence Centre, 39 Brookmill
Road, Deptford, SE8 4HU. This event for 10-25 year olds features Spoken
word and Drama and African drumming and dance workshops. From 4.00pm there will be refreshments and live
performances hosted by Lb Kudos Brown from Smithigo Shawts, motivational
speeches from Howie D and Oneness Sankara, a short film screening and panel discussion with Oneness Sankara, Janine
Francois, Samuell Benta and Maria Goratti. Register for this event here,
admission is £2.00
At 11.30am is The London is the place for me, Caribbean
Festival at The Tabernacle, 34-35 Powis Square, Notting Hill, W11 2AY. This
2 day event features films, workshops on calypso making, speech writing and
performances from artists such as Professor Mervyn Morris, Jean ‘Binta’ Breeze,
John Agard, Alexander D Great, Women of Steel, Mangrove Steelband, Anthony
Joseph, Malika Booker, Kei Miller, Tobago Crusoe, Abdul Malik, Tracie Morris,
Charlie Dark, Melanie Abrahams, James Ingham, Jamie Renton and Michael Brome
aka Sureshot, Mangrove Steelband jam. Tickets start from £12.50 per day from here.
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From 12.00pm to
3.00pm 100 Black Men of London host Community
Mentoring Programme Open Day 2014 at 3 locations. North London: Redmond Community Centre, Kayani Avenue, Manor House, N4
2HF. East London: 29-35 West Ham Lane, Stratford, E15 4PH, West London: Ealing,
Hammersmith and West London College, Gunnersbury Lane, Acton, W33 8UXand South
London: Cambridge House, 1 Addington Square, Camberwell, SE5 0HF. This open
day for the Me I can Be and Parents in Partnership free accredited
mentoring Programmes that help develop vital life skills for parents and
children (10-15). Register for this FREE
event here.
From 12.00pm to
5.00pm is the Afro Arts Workshop at The Creation Box, Make Space Studios, SE1
7DR. these workshops are suitable for beginners or improvers, traditional/
African drumming with Richard Olatunde Baker and Afrojam Modern African Dance
with Kemi Durosinmi. Register for this FREE
workshop here.
From 12.00pm to
9.00pm Kofi Arts hosts Pride Black:
History Month Open Studio Event at Kofi Arts Studio, 115 Melfort Road, Thornton
Heath, CR7 7RX. This events celebrates African and Caribbean culture with
the launch of a new product and an artist’s talk at 7.00pm. RSVP this FREE event here.
At 4.00pm is the True African Awards 2014 at Event Palace, Unit 5, Block 2, Dockyard
Industrial Estate, Woolwich Church Street, SE18 5PQ. This event seeks to
award people of African descent who have contributed to their community in 20
specialist areas. This event features a drinks reception, 3 course dinner and
entertainment. Tickets are £60.00 from
here.
From 4.00pm to 11.30pm
is Day Two the 6th Annual BEFFTA Awards UK at The Hippodrome Golders Green.
Hosted Abrantee Boateng (Capital Xtra) and Pauline Long (Ben TV), event
consists of a drinks reception, red carpet, awards show with 28 categories on
this first day and entertainment by singer Ten Senah, Jermain Jackman, and
Malawian Hip hop star Tay Grin. More details here.
At 6.00pm is The London Black Atheists 2nd Anniversary at Conway Hall, Brockway Room, 25 Red Lion Square WC1R 4RL. The evening will involve music, poetry, comedy, African and Caribbean food, Book swaps and a fundraising bar, raffle and prize draw. Tickets are £5.00 (£3.00 concs) from here.
At 7.00pm The Red
Carpet presents An Evening with Nairobi
at Charlie Wrights International Bar, 45 Pitfield Street, N1 6DA. This
intimate and sophisticated evening of spoken word, live music and laughter with
social commentary. Tickets are £8.00 from here, more on the door.
Somali Week Festival 2014
At 6.00pm is Literature & Poetry at Oxford
House. This event is broken into two sessions, the first session is
dedicated to Somali writers and poets such as Dr. Bulhan, Bashir Goth and
Mohamed Hersi and Malawian writer Mpalive Msiskawho. The second session will
feature Ingeborg Vardøen, an active
member of the Norwegian- Somali Community, who will launch her book. The
evening will conclude with poetry readings from selected Somali poetry collections
chaired by Mustafa Adan Nur. Admission is £5.00.
Sunday 26th October
At 11.00am is Happy Sunday Redbridge with Jane Grell at Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road,
Ilford, IG1 1EA. This event features Dominican storyteller Jane Grell whose
stories and poetry exemplifies British and Caribbean cultures, RSVP this FREE event here.
From 12.00pm to
6.00pm Black Cultural Archives presents World Audio-Visual Heritage Community Day at Black Cultural Archives. This event raises awareness of the significance
o preserving audio-visual documentation and oral histories with a series of workshops
on how to record and preserves film, photographs and other. Admission is £25.00 (£20.00 concs) from here
From 12.00pm to
6.00pm is the Mahogany Bridal Show
and Exhibition 2014 at The Grand Connaught Rooms, 61-65 Great Queen Street,
WC2B 5BZ. This event features wedding planners, caterers, wedding cake
designers and everything you need to make your day special, as well as seminars
on Bridal Make Up and Q&A on Hair. Admission is £10.00 from here.
At 4.00pm is the African Caribbean Gospel Party at The London Jesus Centre, 83 Margaret Street,
Oxford Circus, W1W 8TB. Playing Christian Soca bashment and afrobeats
music, with tropical drinks and fruits and traditional African and Caribbean
snacks, Admission is £5.00 here and £10.00 on the door.
At 7.00pm is Lorna Blackmans Sherlockness and Dr
Watsoness- The Black Detective Duo at The
West Indian Cultural Centre, 9 Clarendon Road, N8 0DJ.this comedy featuring
the black detective duo who are trying to solve the case of who killed the
Black Prime Minister. Tickets are £10.00
from here.
At 8.00pm is Soulful Sundays at Ivory Arch, 80-82 Walworth Road, Elephant and Castle, SE1 6SW. Hosted
by the Governess Live Band and Deleelah and featuring performances from
TianaMajor9 Davinia Rodrigues, Sophie Plumb, Eboness Onyx, Boy Nash and
headlined by Zimbabwean born singer/ songwriter Garwe. Tickets are £5.00 from here £8.00 on the door.
Somali Week Festival 2014
At 6.00pm is Final Beats at Oxford House. This grand finale of Somali Week Festival hosted by
Baar Hersi the features visiting artists Amina Farah and Shay Mire, London-
based Somali vocalists Maryan Mursal, Kun Ciil, Bada Cas, Anab Ismail, musicians
Said Hussein and Maxamed Maacow Nuur and Hudbydi for a final night of entertainment. Admission
is £10.00
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