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.