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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.
Monday 17th 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 18th 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 19th November
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 20th 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 21st 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 22nd 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 3rd Annual Gem of the Caribbean
Sea Barbados 48th 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 23rd 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 (15th 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 11th Birthday Extravaganza at Theatre Royal Stratford East, Gerry Raffles Square, E15 1BN.
Celebrating their 11th 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.
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