Week of 1st December: TEDxEuston 2014- Facing Forward, Royal African Society’s 2014 Annual Lecture, Elbow Out Ebola Conference , FOCUS: The Best From Africa, World AIDS Day: Black Communities and HIV, Ethiopia and the Ogaden: Prospects for Peace, One Year of Conflict: Perspectives on South Sudan, British Award for Africa Development, BTWSC and African Histories Revisited Fundraising Dinner Ghetto Lounge Christmas Special, Uganda National Contemporary Ballet , Somaliland’s Democratic Transition, Martin Luther Kings Dream, African Diaspora Agenda 2014 British Parliament Conference UK, Nelson Mandela: Myth and Reality, The African Party, BUFF African Season 2014, ARISE

Na ngeen def (Hello in Wolof),

Its December! The Year is drawing to an end but Proud to be African Clothing is still here with a multiplicity of delectable events and 10% off all purchases up to the end of the year!

This week the impeccable TEDX Euston is back along with fundraising events for the Ebola Crisis, seminars, talks, presentations, music, movies and much more!

Have a great week and turn up with your Proud to be Africa garment which you can geet for 10% less using the voucher code CHRISTMAS10!

Have a great week!!!

Monday 1^st December

At 4.00pm Safer Partnership presents World AIDS Day: Black Communities and HIV- Meeting the Challenge at the Karibu Centre, 7 Gresham Road, SW9 7PH. Chaired by Rebecca Brown (PPC), this event will hear from black men and women living with HIV as well as a range of professionals on the current situation and potential solutions as well as stalls and networking opportunities. Register for this FREE event here. 

At 5.15pm the Centre for African Studies presents The African Roots of the New World Banjo with Daniel Laemouahuma Jatta in Room 4429, SOAS, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, WC1H 0XG. Daniel Laemouahuma Jatta is a Jola scholar and musician from Gambia and will present his 3 decades of findings on the relationship between the akonting and the banjo. With Dr Lucy Duran and Dr Tob Green (KCL), RSVP this FREE event by email. 

At 6.00pm is the Royal African Society’s 2014 Annual Lecture at the Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole Street, W1G 0AE. Chaired by Zeinab Badawi (Chair Royal African Society), Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili former World Bank Vice President and former Nigerian Minister of Education, will discuss ‘Africa Rising? What will happen when her citizens arise’? Preceded by a reception RSVP this FREE event by email. 

Tuesday 2^nd December

At 6.00pm Chatham House presents FGM: Building an International Response at Chatham House, 10 St James Square, SW1Y 4LE. Chaired by Sue Lloyd-Roberts CBE (BBC) with Lynne Featherstone MP (minister of State for Crime Prevention), Leyla Hussein (Daughters of Eve Project) and Dr Comfort Momoh MBE (Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust). The panel will explore the impact of FGM on women and girls and opportunities for ending it. RSVP this event here.

Wednesday 3^rd December

At 3.30pm Chatham House presents Ethiopia and the Ogaden: Prospects for Peace at Chatham House. Chaired by Dr Laura Hammond (SOAS) with Tobias Hagmann (Roskilde University), Ken Menhaus (Davidson College) and respondent Mohamed Sheikh Mohamud (Freelance Researcher). This event will see the launch of Tobias Hagmann’s new book ‘Talking Peace in the Ogaden: The Search for an end to conflict in the Somali Regional State in Ethiopia’, with the speakers discussing the evolution of the conflict and the search for peace. Register for this FREE event here.

Thursday 4^th December

At 9.30am Chatham House presents One Year of Conflict: Perspectives on South Sudan at Chatham House. Chaired by Mawan Muortat (Political Commentator) with Melanie Teff (International Rescue Committee), Jehanne Henry (Human Rights Watch) and James Copnall (Journalist/ Author), this event will see the launch of the Chatham House research paper ‘South Sudan’s Slide into Conflict: Revisting the Past and Reassessing Partnerships’ and will examine the drivers of the conflict, the humanitarian implications and possible ways forward. RSVP this event here.

At 4.00pm Peace International launches the British Award for Africa Development in the Atlee Room, Portcullis House, Westminster, SW1A 0AA. Hosted by Pauline Latham MP and Jeremy Lefroy MP, this event brings together investors, businessmen, policy makers, NGOs, civil society and faith and community leaders from the African diaspora to celebrate diversity and highlight good models of African Businesses. Register for this FREE event here.

At 5.30pm the Africa Research Institute presents Somaliland’s Democratic Transition: Building a representative State at the Africa Research Institute, 55 Tufton Street, Westminster, SW1P 3QL. Dr Michael Walls (UCL) will speak on the successes and challenges facing Somaliland, contrasting with the grand state building effort in Somalia by the international community. Register for this FREE event here. 

At 5.30pm is the African Diaspora Agenda 2014 British Parliament Conference UK in Committee Room 14, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, SW1A 0AA. Themed ‘What does 2015 represent for the African Communities?’, this conference will feature the governor of Imo State Rochas Okorocha, Keith Vaz MP (Home Affairs Committee), Chi Onwuarah MP, Claude Moraes MEP, Angela Gorman (Life for African Mothers) and Jandu Ka (Labour Party), discussing critical measures for both Nigeria and the UK diaspora and certain. Register for this FREE event here.

At 6.30pm Runnymede Trust hosts Martin Luther Kings Dream: How Can We End Racism Today? at St Pauls Cathedral, XXX, EC4M 8AD. This public discussion which will address the impediments to true equality will be led by Baroness Doreen Lawrence of Clarendon OBE, Dr Heidi Mirza (Goldsmiths College) and Hugh Muir (The Guardian). Register for this FREE event here.

At 6.30pm is the Sable Reading Series Christmas Celebration 2014 at All Nations Cafe and Bar, 8 Sandringham Road Dalston, E8 2LP. Patricia Foster Sable poet in residence hosts word sculptor Dzifa Benson, spoken word educator Raymond Antrobus, newcomer Debrah Mowlem and 3 open mic spots. Tickets start from £13.00 from here.

Friday 5^th December

From 9.00am to 5.00pm is the Elbow Out Ebola Conference at Zanzibar, 291 Kirkdale, Sydenham, SE26 4QD. Featuring key note speakers from diplomatic missions, Ebola Task Force, specialists and grass roots organisations joining forces with the diaspora to share knowledge and experiences in the fight against Ebola. A £3.00 donation is kindly requested on the door, register here

From 9.15am to 7.00pm the Institute of Commonwealth Studies presents Nelson Mandela: Myth and Reality in the Chancellors Hall, Senate House, Malet Street, WC1E 7HU. His seminar will discuss the complexities of Mandela’s ideology, political relationship with other liberation movement within Southern African society, organised by Keith Somerville (University of Kent) and Martin Plaut (BBC World Service News). Register for this FREE event here.

At 6.00pm Nigerian Watch presents The African End of Year Party in the Great Hall, Kensington Town Hall, Horton Street, W8 7NX. This night of comedy, entertainment, good food and dancing to end the year. Tickets start from £45.00 from here.

At 8.00pm The Focus Organisation presents The Best From Africa at Rich Mix,35-47 Bethnal Green Road, Shoreditch, E1 6LA. Featuring Yaye Dib Sabar a West African drum and dance company directed by Waaw Waaw Sagna, Senegalese singer Abdoulaye Samb with his band Minn Jiaraby withDJ Africathy on the decks . Tickets are £8.00 in advance, £10.00 from here.

At 7.00pm Zoes Ghana Kitchen presents The Ghana Vista Social Club at Zoes Ghana Kitchen, 56 Dace Road, Hackney Wick, E3 2NG. This supper club has big plates and free cocktails on arrival, live music and bring your own bottle, with the 2 course meal. Bookings start from £30.00 from here.

Saturday 6^th December

From 9.00am to 11.00pm is TEDxEuston 2014- Facing Forward at The Mermaid Conference and Events Centre, Puddle Dock, Blackfriars, EC4V 3DB. This TED event led and organised by African professionals aiming to leverage the power of ideas. Featured speakers include Zain Asher (CNN Buiness Correspondent), Binyavanga Wainaina (Kenyan author), Kene Mkparu (FilmOne Distribution Ltd), Yvonne Owuor (Kenyan Author), Chude Jideonwo (Lawyer and journalist), Tutu Agyare (Nubuke Investments), Agnes Binagwaho (Rwandan Minister of Health), Sunday Oliseh (Nigerian International footballer), Pius Adesanmi (Scholar of Anglophone and Francophone African and Black diaspora literature) and Pumeza Matshikiza (Opera Singer) and Tickets start from £70.00 from here.

At 1.30pm Simplicious presents Celebration 2014- African Dance and Yoga Workshop at Siobhan Davies Studios, 85 St Georges Road, Elephant and Castle, SE1 6ER. With the musical and dance element presented by Irineu Nogueira, Mohammed Gueye and others and the yoga hosted by Fatou Lefeyree, all followed by a buffet. RSVP this FREE event here.

At 5.00pm is S.E.N.W.A.H- Stop Ebola Now West Africa Harmonious at Lola Jones Hall, Tooting Leisure Centre, Greaves Place, SW17 0NE. This charity buffet dinner is in aid of orphans affected by ebola. With a brief talk and role play on Ebola, a mini fashion show, raffle, prize giveaways, singing, and dancing till 2.00am. Tickets from £35.00 from here

At 5.00pm is the World Première of Mum, Dad, meet Sam at Genesis Cinema, 93-95 Mile End Road, E1 4UJ. Join the cast and other special guests of this Nollywood romantic comedy about a young successful man from the diaspora who takes his English girlfriend back to Nigeria to meet the parents. Tickets are £15.00 from here.

At 6.00pm I am Somebody’s Child Soldier presents Uganda National Contemporary Ballet at WAC Arts Theatre, Hampstead own Hall Centre, 213 Haverstock Hill, NW3 4QP .This solo piece by Uganda National Contemporary Opera lead choreographer Valerie Miquel called ‘Cry for Womens Dignity’ telling the story of female child soldiers and sexual violence and is in aid of UK charity ‘ I am Somebody’s Child Soldier’. With silent auction and VIP drinks reception, tickets from £20.00 from here. 

At 6.30pm Kori presents The Vessel 2015 Launch at Milton Road Community Centre, Milton Road, Turnpike Lane, N15 3DS. The Vessel will be leading a journey to The Gambia in 2015 for Affricans in the diaspora to match their skills and talents to the needs of youth in Africa. With good food an live music, RSVP this FREE event here.

At 7.00pm is Ghetto Lounge Christmas Special at Passing Clouds, 1 Richmond Road, Dalston, E8 4AA. Featuring authentic Brazilian Samba band Grupo So Kem Eh, Ghanaian xylophone band Vula Viel, Clapper Priest and Koichi Sakai with DJs Siclano Silvam 3rd Ball and Kalinka. FREE before 9.00pm, £5.00 before 10.00pm and £10.00 thereafter, less from here

At 7.00pm is the BTWSC and African Histories Revisited Fundraising Dinner in aid of Medecin Sans Frontiere at Best Western Cumberland, Hotel, 1-3 St Johns Roads, Harrow, on the Hill, HA1 2EF. This dinner is to support the efforts of MSF to counter the ebola crisis in West Africa. Tickets start from £35.00 from here.

Sunday 7^th December

At 4.00pm BUFF African Season 2014 presents African Masters: Tanzania at Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, Bethnal Green E2 6HG. Anchored by Akua Gyamfi the Africa Channel presents a unique and exclusive view of contemporary African art through in depth interviews on location and with world renowned artists followed by a Q&A with the producers. RSVP this FREE event here.

At 5.30pm BUFF African Season 2014 presents Maasai: 10^th Lost Tribe of Israel at Oxford House. Anchored by Akua Gyamfi this documentary is about the Maasai people of the Samburu in Kenya’s Rift Valley  a Q&A with the Director. With African buffet and refreshment tickets are £12.00 from here.  

At 6.00pm is ARISE at The Tabernacle, 35 Powis Square, North Kensington, W11 2AY hosted by Daddy Ernie and Angie Greaves they will be interviewing Tameka Empson, Colin Salmon and June Sarpong. With music by D22 and Pauline Henry. Tickets are £15.00 in advance, more on the door or by calling Rema 07792 767 142, Daddy Ernie 07770 266 067, Michelle 07834 845 436 or Denise 07723 081 832 

Week of 24th November: The African Market, Afro Beats Live, Black Book Swap 6, African Diaspora in Development of Africa, Styled by Africa Festive Takeover, Mosaiques Festival 2014, Imperial College Nigerian Society Symposium 2014, Africa Investment Exchange, Romeo and Juliet, Rule of Law: The Experience of Rwanda, The West African Ebola Crisis, Olaudah Equiano, Afro futurism

Eka ro, 

Proud to be African Clothing introduces another week of music, movies, seminars, presentations, conferences and events. Stay warm and enjoy the week

Monday 24^th November

From 9.00am to 6.00pm, CbI presents Africa Investment Exchange: Energy at RSA House, 8 John Adam Street, WC2N 6EZ. This 2 day investment meeting is an opportunity for non-traditional investment sources to meet Africa’s renewable and power sector developers, professional service provider’s entrepreneurs and regional firms through a series of panel discussions, full programme here, ticket are £1,600.00 from here.

From 9.00am to 6.00pm Women and Youth Empowerment Network hosts Women Building Communities at Holiday Inn, Commercial Road, 5 Cavell Street, E1 2HP. This event sees to increase the participation of African women in community development projects. Running till 28^th November, registration is £550.00 from here.

At 8.00pm the East London Shakespeare Company presents Romeo and Juliet at Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre 53 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, E17 4SA. This new production transposes William Shakespeare’s play to modern day South Africa. Running till 29^th November, tickets are £15.00 from here.

Tuesday 25^th November

At 6.00pm Africa Justice Foundation presents Rule of Law: The Experience of Rwanda 20 years after the Genocide at Allen and Overy LLP, 1 Bishops Square, E1 6AD. Chaired by Chris Lane (Africa Justice Foundation), a distinguished panel will discuss rule of law with Rwanda as a case study with Williams Nkurunziza (Rwanda High Commissioner), Professor Nick Jones (Institute of Legal Practice and Development, Nyanza), Catherine Hinwood (AJF) and Douglas Wilson OBE (Foreign and Commonwealth Office). Followed by a reception register for this FREE event here. 

Wednesday 26^th November

At 10.30am Chatham House presents The West African Ebola Crisis: Beyond Short Term Consequences and Responses at Royal Institute of International Affairs, Chatham House, 10 St James SW1Y 4LE, chaired by Lord Crisp KCB (All Party Parliamentary Group on Global Health) with Professor Peter Piot (London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine) who will assess the wider implications of the 2014 ebola outbreak. More details here. 

At 7.30pm Total Insight Theatre hosts Olaudah Equiano-The Enslaved African at Sutton House, 2-4 Homerton High Street E9 6JQ. This immersive theatre performance portraying the life of Olaudah Equiano runs till 29h November, tickets are £10.00 (£8.00 concs) from here.  

Thursday 27^th November

From 9.00am to 5.00pm is Finance for Growth Conference at Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, 45 Prescott Street, Tower Bridge, E1 8GP. This event weeks to connect venture capitalists, private equity investors and business angels with Sub Saharan African entrepreneurs, healthcare, infrastructure and other companies. Key note speakers include Dr Tunde Lemo (Former Deputy Governor Central Bank of Nigeria), Lloyd West (Abraaj Capital), David Easton (CDC Group), Guy Fraser-Sampson (Cass Business School), Alexander McPherson (Octopus Investments) and Douglas Trafelet (Pitchbook). Delegate tickets start from £250.00 from here.

At 6.00pm Save The Children hosts The Heights Drink Reception-Raising Money for West Africa at The Heights Restaurant, St Georges Hotel, 15^th Floor, 14-15 Langham Place, Regent Street, W1B 2QS. With complementary drinks and guest speakers such as Lord Dennis Stevenson and others who will help explain how Save the Children is helping with the Ebola crisis. Tickets are £40.00 from here and 100%% of the ticket money goes to Save the Children Ebola Relief.

At 6.00pm is Women Building Communities Award/ Networking Dinner at Hotel Novotel London, Greenwich, 173-185 Greenwich High Road, SE10 8JA. This awards dinner and networking night provides the platform for African women in the diaspora to form working relationships and celebrate achievement. Tickets are £50.00 from here.

Friday 28^th November

At 6.00pm is The Beehive Phenomenon at The War Memorial, 32 Borough High Street, SE1 1XU. Held at a secret location (the participants will be taken there from the War Memorial) this pop up secret theatre attempts to tell the untold story off the Great War in Africa. Running till the 30^th with a performance at 6.00pm and 7.45pm, admission is £8.00 from here.

At 6.00pm is the Imperial College Nigerian Society Symposium 2014 in Queens Tower Room Imperial College, South Kensington, SW7 2AZ. Key note speakers include Igho Sanomi (Taleveras Group), Ademola Adeyemi-Bero (First E&P), Eric Pietrac (Subsea7), Lanre Oloniyi (Tranergy), Clive Carpenter (Business Council for Africa) and Dr Popoola (Engineering Forum of Nigeria) will discuss th problem of aging infrastructure in Nigeria. Followed by a Careers Fair and Networking Dinner. Register for this FREE event here.

At 7.00pm is Nula’s Kitchen Dinner Lunch at The Regent, 331 Regents Park Road, 331 Regents Park Road, N3 1DP. Served with the best of Africa’s Spices and blend this 5 course meal wil launch Nula’s Kitchen. Admission is £40.00 from here.

At 7.30pm is Mosaiques Festival 2014 at Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green, Road Shoreditch, E1 6LA. The 14^th edition French Arabic music features Malian griot Dedademba and singer Mohamed Diaby, Algerian Gnawa and Chaabi band Temenik Electric and Acid Arab DJ set. Admission is £12.00 (£10.00 concs).

Saturday 29^th November

From 10.00am to 6.00pm is the Styled by Africa Festive Takeover at Styled by Africa, 30-32 Calvert Avenue, Shoreditch, E2 7JP. Moroccan artist Hassan Hajjaj’s will take over the store with a special festive collection of handmade women’s wear and accessories, RSVP this FREE event here.

From 11.00am to 3.30pm is African Diaspora in Development of Africa at London West Valley College, 218-220 Whitechapel Road, E1 1BJ. This event is for members of the African diaspora who seek information about opportunities and pathways to investment and development. Admission is £30.00 from here.

From 12.00pm to 4.30pm is Black Book Swap 6 at Pancras Square Library, 5 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG. The 6^th instalment of this literary event sees the opportunity to network, buy, sell or swap books and meet authors and publishing professionals such as Valerie Brandes (Jacaranda Books), Jennifer Makumbi (novelist and lecturer- The Kintu Saga), Dreda Say Mitchell (award winning novelist, broadcaster and journalist), Steven Thompson (novelist-Toy Soldiers), Amanda Wilson (editor Letter to a Young Generation), and Desiree Reynolds (broadcaster, journalist, novelist; Seduce). Tickets are £12.00 from here. 

At 2.00pm is An Oversimplification of her Beauty at BFI Southbank, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX. Directed by Terence Nance, this fractured futuristic love story I an alluring tapestry of live action, home video and Afrofuturistic animation. Tickets are £10.45 from here.

Sunday 30^th November

From 12.00pm to 7.00pm is Open the Gates The African Market at Rich Mix. Featuring over 25 stalls of African fashion, literature, skincare, hair care and beauty, literature, toys, and much more. FREE entry all day

At 7.00pm is Afro Beats Live at Jazz Café, 5 Parkway, Camden, NW1 7PG. Hosted by Abrantee headlining May7ven, Mazi Chcks,AfroB, Shiikane, Delemusic, Bace, Zafi B, Legacy and Stunn, SistasUnite, Sweetboyz, Mista silva, Moelogo, Dotstar, Mr 2Kay, Silvastone, Sonaman, Dizzy Vc, Honey B, Vicky Sola and many more backed by Empire Sounds Live Band, with a special appearance by Ghanaian superstar Atumpan. Tickets start from £10.00 from here. 

At 8.00pm is Prana and Mvula Mandondo in Concert at Rich Mix. Siemy Di and Afla Sackey bring together music and the theatre around the rhythm of the drum along with flamenco dancer Lourdes Fernandes and sarod player Ganga Thapa. Mvula Mandondo presents an original concoction of Tanzanian Village Roots music, urban, rumba and other Afro Caribbean influences. Tickets are £7.00 in advance from here and £10.00 on the door.

Week of Monday 17th November: Women and Young People Enterprise Networking Event, Word4Word 11th Birthday Extravaganza, #Science Africa UnConference, The Vana Trust Fundraising Harambee and Poetry Readings, The African Enterprise Awards , Paramin- A Caribbean Christmas in London, Black Youth Achievement Awards, UK Diversity Legal Awards, Unlocking the Potential of Diverse Businesses, International Mediation and the Management of Complexity, VC4Africa Global Entrepreneurship Week Meetup London, Afla Sackey and Afrik Bawantu’s Debut Album Launch, Kaidi Tatham and Friends, EFG London Jazz Festival

Wakola-po ciwa (greetings in Umbundu),

Proud to be African Clothing wraps up warm as the temperature dips, however we bring you another feast of music, movies, literature, science and art.

Get your Proud to be African sweatshirt and hoody and have a great week!

Monday 17^th November

At 5.15pm the Centre for African Studies presents Structure, Function and Text of Iregun music in Yagbaland, Kogi State, Nigeria at the Centre for African Studies, SOAS, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, WC1H 0XG. Leventis Fellow Dr Titus Olusegun Stephen (Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria) presents his research on Iregun satirical music in Yagbaland. RSVP this FREE event here. 

At 6.00pm Britafrique presents Women and Young People Enterprise Networking Event in the Grinmond Room, Portcullis House, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, SW1A 0AA. This event will showcase the work of female entrepreneurs from the diaspora community and network. RSVP this FREE event here.

Tuesday 18^th November

From 8.30am to 5.00pm the Planet Earth Institute hosts #Science Africa UnConference at The Hub, 80 Haymarket, SW1Y 4TE. The morning consists of panels, debates and workshops, with the Opening address by the Right Honourable Lord Boateng in a panel discussion with Fatima Denton (UN Economics Commission), Elisabeth Lipiatou (European Commission). In the afternoon is the ‘Africa Data Challenge’  in which participants are invited to pitch for project seed funding of £7,000 for their ideas related to the emerging data revolution, judged by Beejaye Kokil (African Development Bank), Mariemme Jamme (SpotOne Global), Nick Perkins (Scidev.net) and a representative of the Intel Foundation. Register for this excellent and FREE event here.

At 1.45pm the Black Cultural Archives presents Re-Imagine: Black Women in Britain Exhibition Tours at Black Cultural Archives, 1 Windrush Square, Brixton, SW2 1EF. This series takes you on a historic journey through the lives of a handful of women through their pioneering narrative. Tickets start from £5.00 (£3.00 concs) from here.

At 6.00pm the Black Solicitors Network hosts the UK Diversity Legal Awards at The Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, 45 Prescott Street, E1 8GP. This black tie event focuses of recognising and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion across the legal profession, hosted by Zeinab Badawi (BBC), as well as award there will be a meal and networking opportunities. Tickets from £95.00 from here. 

Wednesday 19^th November

At 2.00pm the African Leadership Centre presents International Mediation and the Management of Complexity in Room KO.18 Kings Building, Kings College London, Strand Campus, WC2R 2LS. Chaired by Dr Abiodun Alao, Professor Laurie Nathan (University of Pretoria) will present a paper arguing that complexity theory can provide valuable conceptual and practical insights into mediation and discusses the failure of international mediation to respond adequately to complexity. RSVP this FREE event here.

At 6.00pm is Unlocking the Potential of Diverse Businesses: Question Time at The British Bankers Association, Pinners Hall, 105-108 Broad Street, EC2N 1EX. This event is for SMEs seeking advice and knowledge for key stumbling blocks. Keynote speaker Mary Macleod MP for Brentford and Isleworth, with Question Time facilitated by Dotun Adebayo MBE (radio presenter) with India Gary-Martin (Only Fingers and Toes Ltd), Irene Graham (Business Finance), Ray Lewis (Eastside Young Leaders Academy) and Roger Lynch (Ruskin Private Hire). Register this FREE event here.

At 6.30pm the Institute of Commonwealth Studies present Should the Responsibility to Protect incorporate fighting Ebola in The Court Room, Senate House, Malet Street, WC1E 7HU. RSVP this FREE event here. 

Thursday 20^th November

At 1.00pm the Black Cultural Archives hosts Treasure in the Archive Talk and Q&A at Black Cultural Archives. This 15 minute talk by Stephen Bourne shares personal memories of performers Adelaide Hall and Elisabeth Welch. RSVP this FREE event here.

At 6.00pm is the VC4Africa Global Entrepreneurship Week Meetup London at The Slug and Lettuce, 5 Lisle Street, Leicester Square, WC2H 7BG. Hosted by Lanre Sanni this networking session gives members an opportunity for socialising and info swapping, with the central question FREE event here.

‘What do you see as actions to take to multiple investments in African start ups over the next year. Register for this

At 7.00pm is Afla Sackey and Afrik Bawantu’s Debut Album Lunch at Passing Clouds 1 Richmond Road, Dalston, E8 4AA. The Ghanaian master percussionist and singer Afla Sackey with his band Afrik Bawantu will be releasing their debut album ‘Life on the Street’. The day will feature the Sabbey Drummers live and DJs Koichi Sakai and Fenomeno Show in the decks and its FREE all night

At 7.45pm jazz:refreshed presents Kaidi Tatham and Friends at Mau Mau Bar, 265 Portobello Road, Ladbroke Grove, W11 1LR EFG. Part of the EFG London Jazz Festival the multi instrumentalist will be performing his progressive nu jazz with special guests. Tickets are £10.00 from here, more on the door. 

Friday 21^st November

From 12.30pm to 4.30pm is Out of the Archives: A black History zine making Workshop at the National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4DU. This workshop seeks to create a collective zine exploring the experience of black individuals in the past challenging the Windrush myth. Tickets are £5.00 from here. 

At 1.00pm AFFORD presents The Impact of Ebola on Business in Sierra Leone at Exchange House, Primrose Street, EC2A 4EG. Speakers including Gibril Faal (AFFORD), Gavin Davies FREE event by email

Peter (Herbert Smith Freehalls LLP), Ade Daramy (UK Diaspora Ebola Task Force), Rocco Falconer (Planting Promise), Elizabeth Conteh (TOSHPA), Mykay Kamara (AA Holdings) and Trevor Palmer (Rocket Shipping Company) will discuss the effect of Ebola on key sectors of the economy, what the Sierra Leone government is doing and sectors seeking investment, Register for this

At 6.30pm is the Jamaican Healthcare Solidarity Project at Swedenborg Hall, 20 Bloomsbury Way, WC1A 2TH. This evening of poetry and music features David Neita and friends and raises funds to provide critical need administrative and medical supplies to health clinics in Kingston, Jamaica Admission is £5.00 from here.

At 7.00pm Zoes Ghana Kitchen presents The Ghana Vista Social Club at Zoes Ghana Kitchen, 56 Dace Road, Hackney Wick, E3 2NG. This supper club has big plates and free cocktails on arrival, live music and bring your own bottle, with the 2 course meal. Bookings start from £30.00 from here.

At 7.00pm African Sons and Daughters presents the ASD Business Club at Carpenters and Dockland Centre, 98 Gibbins Road, E15 2HU. This regular networking opportunity for members of the community that have or wish to start a business. Admission starts from £10.00 from here.

At 7.00pm The Frontline Club presents Concerning Violence at The Frontline Club, 13 Norfolk Place, W2 1QJ. Based on Frantz Fanon’s book this film visualises the nationalist struggles for independence in Zimbabwe, Guinea, Mozambique, Congo and South Africa. Followed by a Q&A with director Goran Hugo Olson, admission is £12.50 from here.

Saturday 22^nd November

At 1.00pm is The Vana Trust Fundraising Harambee and Poetry Readings at 11 Romola Road, Tulse Hill, SE24 9BA. This event allows you to socialise and network while fundraising to help pool resources for projects in East Africa, guest of honour Dr Wayne Vissser will read some of his poetry and Nyasha Gwatidzo will present on in her philanthropic work. Food will be provided but bring a dessert to share! A donation of £25.00 towards the Vana Trusts Breakfast Club is kindly requested here.

At 6.00pm is The African Enterprise Awards at Grand Connaught Rooms, 61-63 Great Queen Street, WC2B 5DA. This award show recognises and celebrates the achievements of al African professionals and entrepreneurs in the UK. Tickets £90.00 from here. 

At 7.00pm Magenta Dating presents Black Singles Night at Be At One Monument, 28 King William Street, EC4R 9AT. This event is for professional black singles to mix, mingle and network. The event will be fully hosted with ice breakers. Tickets start from £5.00 from here.

At 8.30pm is the 3^rd Annual Gem of the Caribbean Sea Barbados 48^th Independence Boat Ride at Golden Sunrise, Temple Pier, Victoria Embankment, WC2R 2PN. This event features a meal and music by Supreme Blessing and Guest DJs. Tickets are £25.00 from here.

At 9.00pm TriniPosseUk presents Paramin- A Caribbean Christmas in London at Yager Bar, 2 Old change Court, Peters Hill, St Pauls, EC4M 8EN. This Soca Parang Christmas party starts with a complimentary Trini/ Venezuelan Ponche-a-creme followed by a traditional Trini Christmas menu. Admission starts from £8.00 from here.

Sunday 23^rd November

At 1.00pm is the Black Youth Achievement Awards at Walthamstow Assembly Halls, Forest

Road, E17 4JD. Hosted by Adam Deacon, the event starts with a 3 course lunch, followed by entertainment, guest speakers, auction, raffle and then the winner’s announcement. Tickets are £15.00 (£11.00 for children) from here. 

At 2.30pm The London African –Caribbean Book Club reads Zoo City at Heights Bar and Lounge (15^th Floor), St Georges Hotel, Langham Place, Regent Street, W1B 2QS. Lauren Beukes stunning original urban fantasy about crime, music and people who find people. Admission is £1.00 in advance and £2.00 on the door

At 4.00pm is Touba at Ritzy Cinema, Brixton Oval, Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, SW2 1JG. The award winning film chronicles the annual Grand Magaal pilgrimage by Sufi Muslims to the Senegalese city of Touba with vivid cinematography and an integrated soundtrack, followed by a discussion, tickets are £14.10 from here.

At 5.00pm the Diaspora Debating Association hosts The Great Debate at The Enterprise Centre, 639 High Road, Tottenham, N17 8AA. With two teams debating ‘Positive Discrimination Would Be a Good Thing for the Black Community’. Admission is £5.00 (£3.50 concs) from here.

At 5.00pm is Word4Word 11^th Birthday Extravaganza at Theatre Royal Stratford East, Gerry Raffles Square, E15 1BN. Celebrating their 11^th year Kat Francois will host singer songwriter Michelle Escoffery, poet Oneness Sankara, drummer and storyteller Michelle Mother Hubbard, poetry collective Rhythm of Men and Pots Platform. DJ Sloetry will be on the decks. FREE entry all night more details here.

Week of 10th November: Angelique Kidjo, Combating Ebola in Liberia, Ramon Goose, EFG London Jazz Festival, How the Great War Razed East Africa, Nigeria Democracy and Women in Politics, CADSTI STEM Talk, Poetry Meets Art, Delivering Sustainable Growth in Africa, Mwalimu Express, Somi, Numbi Rhythm Workshop, 16th Annual GAB Awards, Abdullah Ibrahim with Ekaya and New Trio

Mgba gye (Hello in Jukun)

Proud to be African Clothing is happy to bring you another week of outstanding music, seminars, presentations, networking, socialising and more.

Enjoy and stay warm (and buy a hoody or sweatshirt!!)

Monday 10^th November

At 4.00pm Chatham House presents Combating Ebola in Liberia: The role of The International Community at Chatham House, 10 St James Square, SW1Y 4LE. Karin Landgren (UN Special Representative for Liberia) will discuss Liberia’s response to the crisis and areas where the international community can most effectively target its support to assist the state in reducing the spread of the disease and preparing for the socio economic impacts. To attend this FREE event contact Chris Vandome here. 

At 5.00pm is Nigeria Democracy and Women in Politics in Boothroyd Room, Portcullis House, House of Commons,SW1A 2LW. Hosted by Chi Onwurah MP, this event examines Nigerian democracy and the role of women in it. Register for this FREE event here.

At 5.30pm the Africa Research Institute hosts How the Great War Razed East Africa in Committee 12, Houses of Parliament, SW1A 0AA. Speaker Edward Paice (Africa Research Institute), will discuss the scale and the impact of the First World War’s East African Campaign on the population of East Africa and commemorate the sacrifice and the suffering of the military and civilian participants. Register for this FREE event here.

Tuesday 11^th November

At 9.00am is The First CIB, Ghana/ IFS Executive Training and Workshop at IFS University College, 36 Monument Street, EC3R 8LJ, this 4 day workshop is targeted at CIB members, CEOs, CFOs, CIOs and senior to mid level executives from the bank in an non banking financial institutions, covering Digital banking, mortgages, Risk and risk management an Investment Dinner and much more. Admission starts from £300.00 from here.

At 6.00pm is CADSTI STEM Talk with Andrew Phillips at Microsoft, Cardinal Place, 80-100 Victoria Street, SW1 5JL. This is the first in a series of talks delivered by Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics professionals of Caribbean heritage, speaker Andrew Philip (Head of Biological Computation, Microsoft Research, Cambridge) from Barbados will discuss his work, and journey, providing insight and practical advice. Register for this FREE event here.

At 6.30pm Carpe Dem Events presents Poetry Meets Art for Congo at Passing Clouds, 1 Richmond Road, Dalston, E8 4AA. This spoken word event hosted by Golden Blue will feature poets David Lee Morgan, Kemi ‘Demerara’ Taiwo, Rikki ‘RikTheMost’ Livermore, Emma Ako and Nebula Nebula. Admission is only £5.00 before 9.00pm and £7.00 thereafter, with proceeds going to the Panzi Hospital and Foundation in Eastern Congo

At 7.00pm the Royal African Society presents What are Africans really thinking? Reflections on public opinion in 35 African Countries in the Khalili Lecture Theatre, SOAS, Thornhaugh Street, WC1H 0XG. Professor Gymiah Boadi (Afrobarometer)) will present the findings of a wide scale survey of African opinions on democracy, employment, politicians and international politics and discuss this with Professor Nic Cheeseman (Oxford).Register for this FREE event here

Wednesday 12^th November

At 5.00pm is Mandela and Verwoerd: The Sharpeville Moment Revisited in G51, SOAS, College Buildings, Russell Square, WC1H 0XG. Hosted by Dr Wayne Dooling, Saul Dubow (Queen Marys, Univesoty of London) will review this moment in South African history. RSVP this FREE event by email.

At 5.30pm Chatham House presents Delivering Sustainable Growth in Africa: The Role for International Financial Centres at Chatham House. Chaired by Alex Vines (Chatham House) with Geoff Cook (Jersey Finance), Mark Pragnell (Capital Economics) and discussant Dr Iwa Salami (University of East London), this event will launch Capital Economics report Jerseys Value to Africa, examining the scope for Africa to grow economically and address the issues of corruption and illicit activity of financial centres such as Jersey. Followed by a reception at 8.00pm, Register for this FREE event here. 

Thursday 13^th November

From 8.30am to 6.30pm is the Centre for Global Health Research’s Annual General Meeting at One Birdcage Walk, SW1H 9JJ. This 2 day meeting aims to make advances in preventing and treating major health problems in lower-middle income countries and fostering the careers of a new generation of scientists, with participants from South Africa, The Gambia, Kenya, Thailand, Peru, Kenya and Uganda discussing HIV, TB, malaria, tropical diseases and other non communicable diseases. Register for this FREE event here.

At 10.00am Chatham House presents Overcoming Post Conflict Challenges in the DRC: The Importance of International Coordination at Chatham House. Chaired by Alex Vines (Chatham House) with Russell Feingold (US Special Envoy for the Great Lakes and DRC) who will discuss the role of special envoys in coordinating regional and international efforts in overcoming the challenges one year after the defeat of the M23 rebels. Register for this FREE event here.

At 10.30am is Reconstructing History: A Creative Writing Workshop with Hannah Lowe at Black Cultural Archives, 1 Windrush Square, Brixton, SW2 1EF. Award winning author Hannah Lowe, launches her latest book a poem cycle charting the journey of the Ormonde the first ship to carry Jamaican immigrants to the UK in 1947, with a workshop exploring how we can reconstruct personal histories through creative writing. Tickets are £15.00 (£12.00 concs) from here.

At 6.30pm Tiwani Contemporary presents Mirror and Echoes at Tiwani Contemporary, 16 Little Portland Street, W1W 8BP. This is private viewing of this collaboration between Mary Evans and Emeka Ogboh, focussing on the interface between sound and image to present a portrait of Lagos. Running till 20^th December, RSVP this FREE viewing by email.

At 8.00pm Magenta Dating presents Black Singles Night at All Bar One, Houndsditch, 106-107 Houndsditch, EC3A 7BD. This event for black single professionals or fans of them, is an opportunity to mix mingle, network and dance, with a few activities thrown in to break the ice. Admission is £10.00 from here

Friday 14^th November

From 11.00am to 5.00pm Mirror and Echoes opens at Tiwani Contemporary. This Collaboration between Mary Evans and Emeka Ogboh, focussing on the interface between sound and image to present a portrait of Lagos. Running till 20^th December, this is a FREE event.

At 7.00pm Open the Gate presents Baba Adesose Wallace at SOAS Junior Common Room, Thornhaugh Street, with the legendary maser Drummer holding an African instrument workshop and then a live performance with his band Ibile. This is a FREE event

At 7.30pm Angelique Kidjo performs at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX, Beninois Grammy Award winning singer/ songwriter Angelique Kidjo will be performing from her forthcoming album Eve. Tickets start from £25.00 from here.. 

Saturday 15^th November

At 1.00pm is London Recruits: The Secret War Against Apartheid at The Idea Store Whitechapel, 321 Whitechapel Road, E1 1BU. This event tells of activists who went to Southern Africa to support the ANC and fight Apartheid. Register for this FREE event here.

At 2.00pm is Kalango Book Launch and Signing in Room G22, LT Pearson, UCL, Gower Street, WC1E 6BT. Hosted by Dr Page Ben (UCL) Emeka Anyanwu will launch his novel Kalango, with readings and reviews by Faustina Anyanwu (C.Hub Magazine) followed by refreshments and book signings with the book on sale for £5.00. This is a FREE event, register here.

At 2.00pm the Nigeria Diaspora Connect Association presents Empowering Youths to Succeed at GKS Service Hall, 1B Park Avenue, Streatham Road, Mitcham, CR4 2EQ. this Parliamentary Week Seminar will feature advice on statrt ups, entertainment and refreshments, Special guest Adebayo Jones will be joined by David Frederick (Reformed Foundation), Oyewo Ekelemu (Southwark Council), Chidi Duru (Samanthajane Ltd), Theodora Dania (Thora Jewels) and Olutoyin Sakutu (NCDA). Register for this FREE event here..

At 3.00pm Tiwani Contemporary presents Mirror and Echoes: Artist Talk at Tiwani Contemporary, with Paul Godwin in conversation with Mary Evans and Emeka Ogboh. RSVP this FREE event by email.

At 3.00pm is Bangles at the Platform Theatre, 260 Hornsey Road, Islington N7 7QT. this play tells the story of a British/ Nigerian poet and filmaker who is haunted by memories of her abusive, deceased father and is forced to confront the pain of her past as the second anniversary of her father’s death approaches. Admission is FREE from here, with a second performance at 7.00pm.

EFG London Jazz Festival

At 7.30pm is Abdullah Ibrahim with Ekaya and New Trio at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre. The South African pianist and composer celebrates his 80^th year with township jazz from his septet Ekaya and music from a brand new trio. Tickets start from £10.00 from here.

At 8.00pm is Somi at Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal  Green Road, Shoreditch, E1 6LA. East African born, New York based vocalist Somi integrates jazz and soul with thee musical depth of her heritage and will be performing from her new album ‘The Lagos Music Salon’. Admission is £12.00 from here

At 7.00pm is Miss Congo UK 2014 Final Gala Night at The Old Town Hall, 29 Broadway, Stratford, E15 4BQ. This pageant celebrates Congolese beauty and talent. Tickets start from £15.00 from here.

At 7.00pm is Ramon Goose and World Scatterings at Green Note, 106 Parkway, NW1 7AN, the Acoustic Blues/ Roots guitarist will be launching his  album ‘Blues and Spiritual’ with world music band World Scatterings, with Adrian A. Nation opening. Tickets are £8.00 from here  

Sunday 16^th November

At 11.00am is Numbi Rhythm Workshop at Rich Mix. This introductory workshop with Nadia Al £10.00 (£5.00 concs or £10.00 for a family of 4) Faghih Haan and Freddy Macha teaches basic djembe drumming techniques. Admission is

From 2.00pm to 5.00pm Mwalimu Express returns to Rich Mix. This monthly family event featuring Finn Peters, Diabel Cissokho and Kadialy Kouyate, this new trio combining the 2 koras and jazz flute will grace the live stage along with the regular kids dancing, stalls, oware and screening. And its all FREE

At 5.00pm is the 16^th Annual Gathering of Africa’s Best (GAB) Awards at the Showcase Cinemas Newham, Jenkins Lane, IG11 0AD. This Award show showcases and celebrates the best of Africa and Africans with recognition, entertainment and awards. Tickets start from £50.00 from here.

At 7.00pm is Tinariwen with Yasmine Hamdan at The Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8EH. The Grammy Award winning Malian Taureg band with their trademark guitar work will be joined by indie electronic singer Yasmine Hamdan. Tickets start from £22.50 from here.

At 8.00pm is Talktime at The Amersham Arms, 388 New Cross Road, SE14 6TY, which showcases some of Londons finest singing, dancing and spoken word talents such as Casa Micks, Juvenile Malone, Ade Comedian, Sophia Thaku and more. Admission is £5.00 from here.

Week of 3rd November: African Literary Evening, STEM in the Community, EDF Energy BAME Network Careers Evening, Natural November 7, Film Africa 2014, Supporting Policing in Nigeria, African Tudors, Hope For Zimbabwe, Exhibiting Africa, The Rise and Fall of the Aksumite Kingdom, Kalakuta Millionaires, GUBA Expo 2014, Women4Africa Business and Leadership Summit, 2014 Financial Review on Nigeria, Oyo State Day, ZAFAA Global Awards, Black Single Night

Kedu,

Proud to be African Clothing has another excellent week of education, careers, literature, movies, seminars and workshops, please arrange your diary’s and get out there and support the films, performers and others out there.

On Tuesday EDF Energy will be holding a Careers event, on Saturday Imperial College will be holding a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics event both are free.

Also on Saturday is the African Literary evening with established and up and coming authors reading and discussing the publishing in the UK for black authors.

A packed and fascinating week awaits, so enjoy and keep warm with a Proud to be African hoody or sweatshirt!

Have a great week

Monday 3^rd November

From 9.00am to 4.30pm the Winihin Jemide Series presents Creating Big Business for Gender: Moving from Micro to Macro at Mayer Brown International LLP, 201 Bishopsgate, EC2M 3AF. This seminar examines gender issues and sustainable economic growth for women expanding the business beyond the micro credit level and will host a youth debate. Register for this FREE event here. 

At 5.30pm is The African Business Group presents Cutting Edge Community Based Tourism in East Africa in the Khalili Lecture Theatre, SOAS, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, WC1H 0XG. Dr Mulugeta Feseha and Professor Tom Selwyn will co headline a panel of 6 speakers celebrating new routes and opportunities for tourism in Ethiopia and suggest new strategies for tourism development throughout the country and region. RSVP this FREE event here. 

At 6.00pm Chatham House presents Supporting Policing in Nigeria: What Role for Nigerian Diaspora Police at the House of Commons, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, SW1A OAA. Chief Superintendent Victor Olisa (Borough Commander Haringey) and PC Nsikak Etuk (Nigerian Police Forum) will discuss how Nigerians in diaspora police forces can work with the Nigeria Police Force in support of capacity building and sharing of best practice. Register for this FREE event here.

At 7.30pm is the Shiwezwa Album Launch Celebration at The Old Queens Head 44 Essex Road, Angel N1 8LN. Zambian artist Namvula will launch her album  Shiwezwa joined by bassist Liran Donin, saxophonist Chris Williams, percussionist Mamadou Sarr, guitarist Jack Ross, drummer Yuval Wetzler, kora player Kadialy Kouyate and guitarist Kari Bannerman. DJs Jamie Renton and Africathy will also be on the deck, tickets are £6.00 from here

Film Africa 2014

This 10 day Festival is London’s biggest celebration of African Cinema, returning for its 4^th year in venues across the city. 

At 10.00am is the Primary Schools Programme at the Phoenix Cinema, 52 High Road, N2 9PJ. Admission is £2.50 per pupil. More details here.

At 6.00pm is Life and Death in the 90’s: Insightful and Affecting Award Winning Shorts at Hackney Picturehouse, 270 Mare Street, E8 1HE, tickets are £7.50 from here..

At 6.30pm is October 1 and Q&A with Director Kunle Afolayan at the Ritzy Cinema, Brixton Oval, Coldharbour Lane, SW2 1JG, tickets are £8.00 from here.

At 8.30pm is Protests and Revolutions: Civil society’s Forgotten Stories at Hackney Picturehouse, tickets are £12.00 from here.

Tuesday 4^th November

At 1.00pm the Black Cultural Archives presents Family Archive Fun at Black Cultural Archives,

1 Windrush Square, Brixton, SW2 1EF. This family event for children aged 3-7, teaches children about fascinating stories from within their collection, teaches children how to preserve books and design a pop up keepsake. With another session at 5.00pm, RSVP this FREE event here. 

At 6.30pm Narrative Eye presents African Tudors: Lessons from our Past at Wembley Library, Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley, HA9 0FJ. Historian Onyeka investigates the presence of Africans in Tudor England . RSVP this FREE event here. 

At 6.00pm is the EDF Energy BAME Network Graduate/ University Students Careers Evening at The Atrium, 2^nd Floor, Cardinal Place, EDF Energy, 80 Victoria Street, SW1E 5JL. This event will feature presentations on career opportunities available in EDF Energy across various UK locations for graduates and undergraduates, explaining the application and assessment process. RSVP for this FREE event here. 

At 6.00pm is the Annual Equalities Conference 2014 at Lincolns Inn, Newmans Row, Holborn, WC2A 3TL. This event will cover advice on pupilage application forms, international opportunities for students, how to be successful in building a legal career and advice on scholarships. Speakers include Tunde Okewale (Doughty Street), Kerry Bretherton (Tanfiled Chambers), Oliver Connley (Barbri), Bobbie Cheema QC (2 Hare Court) and Narita Bahra (2 Hare Court). RSVP this FREE event by email.

At 7.00pm is Close Up With Hayley Cassidy at Notting Hill Arts Club, 21 Notting Hill Gate, Notting Hill, W11 3JQ. Hosted by Nadina Ameen-McQuilkin with guest performers Alim Kamara (rapper), ShakaRa (spoken word), Michelle John (singer), Jmoe (singer), Rachel Huggins (singer). Silas Zephania (rapper), Asabi Hawah (singer) and Aurie Styla (comic) with DJ Rhodium. Tickets are £7.00 (£6.00 guest list) from here or £10.00 on the door.

At 7.00pm the Mike Campbell Foundation presents Hope For Zimbabwe at The Royal Geographical Society , 1 Kensington Gore, South Kensington, SW7 2AR. This event featuring Ben Freeth MBE (Mike Campbell Foundation), Christina Lamb OBE (Channel 5), Dame Linda Dobbs DBE (High Court Judge) and Beatrice Mtetwa (Zimbabwean Lawyer) will discuss land rights, conservation and judicial issues in Zimbabwe. Admissions £15.00 more details here. 

At 7.00pm The Mosaic Rooms presents Exhibiting Africa at the Goethe-Institut, 50 Princes Gate, Exhibition Road, SW7 2PH. Dr Tom Rice (University of St Andrews) will chart and examine the varied use of film in early 20^th century colonial histories through a series of short archival film screenings. RSVP this FREE event by email.

Film Africa 2014

This 10 day Festival is London’s biggest celebration of African Cinema, returning for its 4^th year in venues across the city. 

At 10.00am is the Primary Schools Programme at the Ritzy Brixton. Admission is £2.50 per pupil. More details here 

At 6.30pm is 100%Dakar-More than Art & Des Etoiles (Under the Starry Sky) at Hackney Picturehouse. Tickets are £12.10 from here . 

At 8.30pm is In The Madness of Reason & Homecoming at The Ritzy Brixton, Followed by a Q&A with writer Ben Okri, tickets are £12.00 from here  

                                                                         Wednesday 5^th November

From 8.30am to 5.30pm is the BBC Welcome Back Event- Hands on Training Sessions at BBC New Broadcasting House, Portland Place, W1A 1AA. This event covers a wide range of workshops on pitcing, digital storytelling, networking and more for BAME media professionals seeking a return to the television industry. RSVP this FREE event here. 

At 6.30pm The Embassy of Ethiopia presents The Rise and Fall of the Aksumite Kingdom at The Royal Geographical Society. Archaeologist Professor David Phillipson will be exploring the ancient world of Aksum and its place in ancient African world and beyond, followed by a reception, tickets start from are £10.00 from here.  

At 7.00pm Canary Wharf Communications presents Debating Workshop with Tony Koutsoumbos at Hotel Hilton Canary Wharf, South Quay, Marsh Wall, E14 9SH. Tony will be leading a team of volunteer debate trainers to Rwanda to run a 2 week debate camp for 300 students from East Africa, with the proceeds of this night off impromptu and prepared debating going to that cause. Tickets are £10.00 from here. 

At 7.30pm Equator presents Kalakuta Millionaires in The Purcell Room, Queen Elizabeth Hall, South Bank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX. This band sees members from Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, Malaysia, Italy and the UK, fronted by Kenyan/Tanzanian vocalist they play a wide range of jazz, funk and soul with West African, Cuban and Brazilian influences. Tickets are £16.00 from here.

Film Africa 2014

This 10 day Festival is London’s biggest celebration of African Cinema, returning for its 4^th year in venues across the city. 

At 10.00am is the Primary Schools Programme at the Hackney Picturehouse. Admission is £2.50 per pupil. More details here.

At 6.15pm is And Life Goes On: Beautifully Observed Shorts Quietly reflecting on Contemporary Life at the Roxy, 128-132 Borough High Street, SE1 1LB tickets are £7.50 from here.

At 6.30pm is A Doomed Generation (Ouled Anmar) + Spring Shoots + Virtual (Iftirady) at the Ritzy Brixton, tickets are £12.00 from here. 

At 7.00pm is The Pan African History of Basil Davidson: Episode 7 at Djam Lecture Theatre, SOAS. This is the penultimate episode of the seminal series by Basil Davidson looks at independence struggles across the African continent from Kenya, Guinea Bissau to Zimbabwe to South Africa. RSVP this FREE event here.

At 8.00pm is the UK Premiere of The Desert Foxes at The Roxy. This documentary about the first Algerian women’s team, will be followed by a Q&A with director Sarah Tikanouine. Tickets are £7.50 (£5.00 concs) from here.

At 8.30pm is They are the dogs (C’est eux leschiens) +El Bostan el Saeed Street at the Ritzy Brixton. Tickets are £12.00 from here.

At 9.30pm is the El Andaluz Quartet at The Roxy. Led by Algerian oud player Yazid Fentazi, tickets are £7.50 (£5.00 concs) from here.

At 8.30pm is the UK Premiere of To The One I Love and Miners Shot Down at the Hackney Picturehouse. Tickets are £12.10 from here. 

Thursday 6^th November

Film Africa 2014

This 10 day Festival is London’s biggest celebration of African Cinema, returning for its 4^th year in venues across the city.

At 6.30pm is Njingha, Queen of Angola + Twaaga at Hackney Picturehouse. Tickets are £12.10 from here.

At 6.30pm is Hear me move + Dancing in a Nightmare at Hackney Picturehouse. Followed by a Q&A tickets are £12.10 from here.

At 6.30pm is The Supreme Price at Hackney Picturehouse. Followed by a Q&A with director Joanna Lipper and Hafsat Abiola are £12.10 from here.

At 6.30pm is White Shadow at the Ritzy Brixton. Followed by a Q&A tickets are £12.10 from here.

At 6.45pm is The Pan African Festial of Algiers 1969 at The Genesis Cinema, 93-95 Mile End Road, E1 4UJ. Tickets are £12.10 from here.

Friday 7^th November

From 8.30am to 6.00pm is the GUBA Expo 2014 at Charlton Athletic Football Club, The Valley, Floyd Road, Charlton Road, Charlton, SE7 8BL. This 2 day event showcasing Ghanaian small and medium sized businesses based in the UK and Ghana. The first day features workshops on Business planning, Going global on a budget, how to pitch and win contracts, expand your brand with social media, with speakers Nick Raynsford MP, Mavis Amankwah, Kubi Springer, Bradley Rood, John Fahey and Michael Nartey. Tickets are £20.00 from here.

From 10.00am to 3.30pm is the 3^rd Annual Women4Africa Business and Leadership Summit in The Canterbury Suite, Thistle Hotel Marble Arch, Bryanston Street, W1H 7EH. Hosted by Sam Onigbanjo with speakers Ekua Andrea Agha (Wednesday 66Productions), Elizabeth Uwaifo (Martineau LLP), Pooja Samani (IRN) and Dr Yvonne Thompson CBE (ASAP Communications). Tickets from £25.00 from here. 

At 1.00pm Black Cultural Archives presents Re-Imagine: Black Women in Britain Exhibition Tours at Black Cultural Archives, 1 Windrush Square Brixton, SW2 1EF. This event takes you on a historic journey though the lives of a handful of women o the frontline of making a difference, with Tina Fahm (Womankind Worldwide UK) discussing Jessica Huntley. Admission is £5.00 (£3.00 concs) from here. 

At 4.00pm is the 2014 Financial Review on Nigeria at London Stock Exchange, 10 Paternoster Square, EC4M 7LS. This briefing will provide  critical in-depth view of Nigeria’s investment, financial and trading policies, with key note speaker Atiku Abubakar (Former Vice President of Nigeria) and Ibukun Adebayo (London Stock Exchange), Sam Foxman Developed Africa) and Tunde Alabi (African Partnership Development UK). Register for this FREE event here.

At 5.00pm the UALACS hosts Beauty and the Beat at the London College of Communication, Street Lecture Theatre, Elephant and Castle, SE1 6SB. The evening will a panel discussion on beauty, and then drinks and networking and discount beauty products from the African market, followed by an open mic and DJ till 1.00am. Tickets start from £3.00 for non members from here

Film Africa 2014

This 10 day Festival is London’s biggest celebration of African Cinema, returning for its 4^th year in venues across the city. 

At 6.30pm is Hear me move + Dancing in a Nightmare at Hackney Picturehouse. Tickets are £12.10 from here. 

At 6.30pm is Kadjike + Fish of the Land at the Ritzy Brixton. Tickets are £12.10 from here. 

At 7.30pm is Dakan+ The Other Woman at the South London Gallery, 65-67 Peckham Road, SE5 8UH. Tickets are £5.00 (£3.00 concs) from here. 

At 8.30pm is Virgin Margarida (Virgem Margarida) at the Ritzy Brixton. Followed by a Q&A with Executive producer Pedro Pimenta, tickets are £12.10 from here. /

At 8.30pm is Four Corners + Six at Hackney Picturehouse. Tickets are £12.10 from here. 

Saturday 8^th November

From 8.30am to 6.00pm is the GUBA Expo 2014 at Charlton Athletic Football Club, the second of the event showcasing Ghanaian small and medium sized businesses, products and services based in the UK and Ghana. Tickets are £20.00 from here.

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From 10.00am to 7.00pm is Putting the Black in the Union Jack? Black British History in Education at the Bloomsbury Theatre, UCL, 15 Gordon Street, WC1H 0AH. This event will feature readings from Black British authors, performances by students alongside Akala and Anthony Anaxagorou, interactive debates, presentations and a reception and live performances. Register for this FREE event here. 

At 10.30am is STEM in the Community in The Blackett Laboratory, Lecture Theatre 1, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, SW7 2BZ. Hosted by Dr Mark Richards (Imperial College) this event seeks to encourage young students particularly of African and Caribbean origin to pursue further studies in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. With a keynote speech by Professor Cardinal Warde (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), a Q&A session and closing remarks by Elizabeth Mullings-Smith (BFUWI). Register for this FREE event here. 

At 5.00pm is The Glamour of Hollywood meets the Beauty of Africa at Swiss Church London, 79 Endell Street, WC2H 9DY. This exclusive fashion show and networking event by House of Esther is being held in aid of I am somebodys child soldier. Tickets start from £7.00 from here

At 5.00pm is African Literary  Evening at The Proud Archivist, 2-10 Hertford Road, N1 5ET. Hosted by David G. Balogun, this evening of reading, conversation and inspiration with a new generation of African writers such as Irenosen Okojie, Tolulope Popoola, Kemi Ogunniyi, Abimbola Dare, Adura Ojo, Ola Nubi, Tundun Adeyemo, Abidemi Sanusi, Amanda Epe, Kiru Taye, Nuzo Onoh and Sade Adeniran. Admission is £5.00 from here

At 5.30pm is the ZAFAA Global Awards at the Grange St Pauls, 10 Godliman Street, EC4V 5AJ. This awards show will feature film stars from across Africa and the diaspora, with prizes and competitions. Tickets start from £50.00 from here 

At 6.00pm Oyo State Indigenes UK host Oyo State Day at Praba Banqueting Hall, 300-310 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1QW. This debut event will showcase the best of Oyo State in culture arts, fashion and industry, along with an Award Night to honour outstanding Oyo indigenes. Tickets are £20.00 from here.

At 2.30pm Nigerian Thinkers hosts Nigeria: Independence and Post Independence and our role as Diaspora in Nigeria’s Future at The Pullman Hotel, 101 Euston Road, NW1 2AJ. Followed by a visit to the theatre and a restaurant, RSVP this FREE event here

At 7.00pm Magenta Dating presents Black Singles Night at Be At One Monument, 228 King William Street, EC4R 9AT. This event is for professional black singles to mix, mingle and network. The event will be fully hosted with ice breakers. Tickets are £5.00 from here.

At 7.30pm is Africa Live at the Broadway Theatre, Catford Broadway, Catford, SE6 4RU. This one year anniversary show hosted by Slim features comedians A Dot Comedian and Funmbi, live performances by Mista Silva and LDNC and Soundclash and DJ Funkz. Tickets start from £15.00 from here.. 

Film Africa 2014

This 10 day Festival is London’s biggest celebration of African Cinema, returning for its 4^th year in venues across the city.

From 9.00am to 5.00pm is Documenting Africa: Creating Fact or Fiction through the Lens (Day One) at The University of Westminster, 35 Marylebone Road, NW1 5LS. Registration is £150.00 (£75.00 concs) from here

At 1.00pm is the Documentary Film making Unveiled Workshop at the BFI, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XT. Facilitated by Michael Adeyemi for 13-19 year olds, this is a FREE event, more details here

At 4.00pm is Fevers (Fevres) + The Great Safae at Cine Lumiere, 17 Queensbury Place, SW7 2DT. Tickets are £12.00 from here 

At 4.00pm is Baobab Award Shorts at the Ritzy Brixton. Tickets for these 5 shorts are £12.10 from here

At 4.30pm is Asni: Courage, passion and glamour in Ethiopia + Natsanat at Hackney Picturehouse. Tickets are £12.10 from here 

At 6.30pm is The Forgotten Kingdom + Ududeagu at The Ritzy Brixton. Tickets £12.10 from here

At 6.30pm is Future Sound of Mzansi at Hackney Picturehouse. Tickets are £12.10 from here 

At 8.00pm is I Love Kuduro at Hackney Picturehouse, followed by a Q&A with director Mario Patrocinio and then the Film Africa Closing Party. Tickets are are £12.10 from here 

At 8.30pm is Onye Ozi (The Messenger) + The Line Up at the Ritzy Brixton, followed by a Q&A with director Obi Emeleonye. Tickets £12.10 from here

At 9.00pm is Film Africa 2014 Closing Party at Hackney Attic,Hackney Picturehouse, Tickets are £12.10 from here 

Sunday 9^th November

From 12.00pm to 8.00pm is Natural November 7 at Lambeth Town Hall, Brixton Hill, SW2 1RW. The 7^th edition sees a selection of seminars, services, shows and stalls with special guests Charmaine Simpson (Black History Studies), Dalian Adofo (positiveimageproject) an dRichard Weeks (Chess Academy). Admission is £7.50 from here, £10.00 on the door

At 5.00pm is the West Indian Association of Service Personnel Annual Remembrance Event at St Peters Church, Prescott Place, Clapham, SW4 6BX. This event is for all African and Caribbean uniformed personnel, families, friends and supporters, Followed by refreshments at WASP HQ, 161-167 Clapham Manor Street, SW4 6DB. More details here.

Film Africa 2014

This 10 day Festival is London’s biggest celebration of African Cinema, returning for its 4^th year in venues across the city.

From 9.00am to 5.00pm is Documenting Africa: Creating Fact or Fiction through the Lens (Day Two) at The University of Westminster. Registration is £150.00 (£75.00 concs) from here

At 6.15pm is Timbuktu + Baobab Award Announcement at Cine Lumiere. Tickets are £12.00 from here