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London Migration Film Festival: Crossing Voices with Intro

28 Novembre 2022 , Rédigé par www.afrocultureblog.com Publié dans #2022, #cinema, #africa, #festival, #UK, #ENG

London Migration Film Festival: Crossing Voices + Intro - Genesis Cinema

Directed by Raphaël Grisey, Bouba Touré 2022 | 123mins | France, Germany | Crossing Voices (Xaraasi Xanne) + director meet and greet Join us in Bar Paragon from 8pm for a discussion with director...

https://genesiscinema.co.uk/GenesisCinema.dll/WhatsOn?f=29143451

Using rare cinematic, photographic and sound archives, Crossing Voices recounts the exemplary adventure of Somankidi Coura, an agricultural cooperative created in Mali in 1977 by western African immigrant workers living in workers’ residences in France.

The story of this improbable, utopic return to the homeland follows a winding path that travels through ecological challenges, neo-colonialism, and conflicts on the African continent from the 1970s to the present day.

Watch it at Genesis Cinema on Wednesday 30th November 2022 from 8.50pm.

Join the discussion with director Raphaël Grisey on Wednesday 30/11 from 8pm (free), followed by the screening of CROSSING VOICES at 8.50pm.

Painting Our Past: The African Diaspora in England

10 Octobre 2022 , Rédigé par www.afrocultureblog.com Publié dans #blackhistory, #UK, #ENG

The Africa Centre, in partnership with * English Heritage, is inviting you to a free event on Saturday 15th October from 12 to 6pm in their recently opened new home where you will be able to watch 'Painting our Past' exhibition in their gallery and hear the artists talk.

The address is 66 Great Suffolk St, London SE1 0BL (Nearest underground - Southwark).

Painting Our Past: The African Diaspora in England

* English Heritage has commissioned a series of portraits depicting six historic figures from the African diaspora whose stories have contributed to England’s rich history. Each artist has been supported by their curators and historians to creatively portray their subject. Learn more about the commissioned artists and their subjects in the video below.

Couple more days to see In the Black Fantastic at the Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre

16 Septembre 2022 , Rédigé par www.afrocultureblog.com Publié dans #ENG, #art, #diaspora, #UK

Lina Iris Viktor, Syzgy, 2015 Courtesy the artist

In the Black Fantastic is an exhibition of 11 contemporary artists from the African diaspora, who draw on science fiction, myth and Afrofuturism to question our knowledge of the world.

Encompassing painting, photography, video, sculpture and mixed-media installations, the exhibition creates immersive aesthetic experiences that bring the viewer into a new environment somewhere between the real world and a multiplicity of imagined ones.

In the Black Fantastic is curated by Ekow Eshun and features the artists Nick Cave, Sedrick Chisom, Ellen Gallagher, Hew Locke, Wangechi Mutu, Rashaad Newsome, Chris Ofili, Tabita Rezaire, Cauleen Smith, Lina Iris Viktor and Kara Walker.

Click on the link below to watch an intro of Ekow Eshun's curated virtual tour of the exhibition.

Click below to get your ticket whilst it lasts!

In the Black Fantastic

An exhibition of 11 contemporary artists from the African diaspora, who draw on science fiction, myth and Afrofuturism to question our knowledge of the world. Standard entry: £13.50* Members: free...

https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/art-exhibitions/black-fantastic

Slavery & the Bank

18 Août 2022 , Rédigé par www.afrocultureblog.com Publié dans #blackhistory, #ENG, #UK

This exhibition explores the history of transatlantic slavery through its connections with the Bank of England and the wider City of London. It is taking place at Bank of England Museum, Bartholomew Lane, EC2R 8AH.

For over 300 years, the slave trade tore more than 12 million African people from their homes and families. In this exhibition, we reflect on how the wealth created through transatlantic slavery shaped the development of Britain.

The exhibition is open Monday to Friday 10am – 5pm, with late openings until 8pm every third Thursday of the month. There are also free luncthime tour led by curators. Tours take place at 12pm and last approximately 20 minutes. They are free and no booking is necessary, the next upcoming date being Thursday 25th August at 12pm.

Please arrive 10mns early to avoid queues as you enter the museum.

The exhibition will be on until 28 April 2023. Entry is free and there is no need to book ahead.

See Vlog Link below for a filmed experience of the exhibition and a visitor's perspective.

The film documentary African Apocalypse is now available in Hausa

14 Juillet 2022 , Rédigé par www.afrocultureblog.com Publié dans #cinema, #blackhistory, #UK, #ENG

Fresh from a successful release of the film in cinemas and on TV in West Africa, this screening of African Apocalypse, on Saturday 16th July at Arnolfini, Bristol, will be the UK premiere of the 2022 version in Hausa (with English subtitles) produced by the filmmakers in partnership with Arewa 24 Television in Kano, Nigeria. It will be followed by a short break then a panel discussion chaired by PARC board member Peninah Achieng-Kindberg with director Rob Lemkin and film participants Amina Weira and Ibro Abdou (streamed from Niger) joined by film maker and writer Imruh Bakari and Luke Wentworth from #GladColstonsGone Solidarity Group, Founder CEO of TOPPLE Consultancy.

This event is co-hosted by Migration Mobilities Bristol, Perivoli Africa Research Centre and Film and Television (University of Bristol) with Afrika Eye.

All income from ticket sales will go to the Sanctuary Scholars Legal Fund to help pay for legal costs for University of Bristol Sanctuary Scholars.

Click on the link below to book your ticket now.

African Apocalypse (2020) | Film and Panel Discussion - Arnolfini

'A people's history of colonialism in the form of an epic journey.' The UK Premiere of the Hausa Dub (with English subtitles). British Nigerian activist Femi Nylander brings attention to the ...

https://arnolfini.org.uk/whatson/africanapocalypse/

June Zouk and Kompa Events by Zouk Love London

13 Juin 2022 , Rédigé par www.afrocultureblog.com Publié dans #music, #dance, #ENG, #zouklovelondon, #events, #UK

Zouk Love London is back with a Special KOMPA Edition, on Friday 17th of June 2022 from 10PM to 3AM at the Adulis Lounge, 44 Brixton Road, London SW9 6BT.

Join the KOMPA Class before the party from 8.30pm to 10pm with the now well known Joyce-Lee for those who would like to learn how to dance it !

On the Deck for you:

DJ SKETY from PARIS is ready to give you an avalanche of KOMPA & GOUYAD to celebrate KOMPA. This Haitian native DJ will make this night memorable. The traditional DJ GATRESS will also be bringing to you a touch of Zouk, Zouk love, Retro Zouk and more. Last but not least, DJ REDSTAR from the UK will play the best of Dancehall, Afrobeats, Kuduro & Soucous

For more info and to book your tickets, click the link below:

ZOUK LOVE LONDON - KOMPA EDITION with DJ SKETY At ADULIS LOUNGE | 44 Brixton Road,London,England By CARIBBEAN'S IN LONDON

We are back with a Special KOMPA Edition, on the FRIDAY the 17th of June 2022 from 10PM to 3AM !!! So come enjoy yourself and dance the whole night with us to enjoy and celebrate our common Love : ...

http://www.afromoya.com/event/view/zouklovelondon-Kompa-Edition

You can also join Tuesday classes. Next one will be tomorrow. Click below for more info.

KOMPA & ZOUK CLASS WITH JOYCE-LEE At ADULIS LOUNGE | 44 Brixton Road,London,England By CARIBBEAN'S IN LONDON

Come learn the fundamental of Kompa & Zouk with Joyce-Lee & Stanley and be ready to hit the dance floor the next Zouk Love London special KOMPA EDITION ! Whether that you are a beginner or not you ...

https://www.afromoya.com/event/view/kompazouk-class

Black History Activity Books Launch & Expo The Trinity 2022

10 Mai 2022 , Rédigé par www.afrocultureblog.com Publié dans #afroculturekidz, #blackhistory, #ujamaa, #exhibition, #ENG, #UK

The Black History Activity Books Launch & Expo will take place on Saturday 1st October 2022 at The New Bingley Hall, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 5PP. With over 200 exhibitors, special guest speakers, fashion show, edutainment and live performances, The Black History Activity Books Launch & Expo is one of the biggest of its kind in Europe. It's a mega opportunity to celebrate Black excellence with like minded people.

Get your free tickets now by clicking the link below.

For sponsors and vendors info, email info@blackhistoryactivitybooks.com or contact 07896494056.

Black History Activity Book Launch 3.0 (The Trinity)

Saturday 1st October 2022 From 12-8pm At: The new Bingley Hall The Black History Activity Books Launch & Expo on Saturday 1st October 2022 at The New Bingley Hall, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 5PP Come

https://blackhistoryactivitybooks.com/event/black-history-activity-books-the-trinity-2022/

Joyful Noise Presents THE AFROCENTRICS

17 Janvier 2022 , Rédigé par www.afrocultureblog.com Publié dans #music, #joyfulnoiseproductions, #theafrocentrics, #ENG, #UK, #events

The Afrocentrics will perform at the Richmix on Tuesday 25th January 2022 from 7.30pm.

The Afrocentrics make a strong musical statement with their spellbinding afrobeat-funk-grooves hybrid.

These mesmerising sounds of pure dance floor euphoria build around African rhythms that takes in jazz, salsa, reggae while adding modern twists.

The 7-piece Afrocentrics create progressive dance music played by musicians rather than computers. Their forward-thinking music is driven by sharp songwriting skills powered by their tight musicianship.

Click on the link below to book your ticket.

THE AFROCENTRICS - Rich Mix

The Afrocentrics make a strong musical statement with their spellbinding afrobeat-funk-groves hybrid that create their mesmerising sounds of pure dance floor euphoria build around African rhythms ...

https://richmix.org.uk/events/the-afrocentrics/

Paul Muhammad, the founder of Moneymob

29 Décembre 2021 , Rédigé par www.afrocultureblog.com Publié dans #ENG, #kwanzaa, #ujamaa, #blacklegacy, #paulmuhammad, #moneymob, #UK

As we reflect upon the principle of Ujamaa on Day 4 of Kwanzaa, Paul Muhammad, the founder of the Moneymob movement and community leader, is an awesome colleague we must give credit to.

Paul Muhammad is the founder of the crowd purchase movement, Money Mob. Money Mob promotes, markets and implements group economics to support Black Owned businesses. Over the last 25 years, Paul has travelled throughout the world on one business venture or another and sees it as his mission to support Black Economics, a mission that is gathering pace with others in the UK, the US and throughout the world. Click below to watch Paul interview Paulette Simpson, the Executive Director of the Top UK Black Magazine the Voice.

Click below to watch more of Paul Muhammad interviews and suscribe to the Moneymob Youtube Channel.

Money Mob 101

Money Mob is a buy black crowd purchase Movement

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiyuwqpP9Sek1vFHdI7bg0A

Joyful Noise Productions are taking us into a festive and unforgettable 2022 celebrating African Music

13 Décembre 2021 , Rédigé par www.afrocultureblog.com Publié dans #music, #ENG, #artist, #events, #UK

5 shows in the first 3 months of 2022 - sounds promising, doesn't it?

Continue to read on to find out more about the artists and to book your tickets.

The Yoruba Women Choir will be at the Jazz Cafe on 7th January 2021

Described as Africa’s greatest vocal ensemble and renowned as one of Nigeria’s biggest musical exports, The Yoruba Women Choir always delivers a spectacular show bursting with passion and astounding power. Boasting eleven joyful singers who together create exquisite harmonies, the group is also backed by a six piece band playing traditional Yoruba rhythms and melodies that will keep you dancing all night long.

Yoruba Music was highly influential in the development of Afrobeat, Highlife and Afro-Cuban styles, making this an unmissable show for fans of Fela Kuti, Ebo Taylor or Buena Vista Social Club. Click below to book your ticket and get a feel of who they are.

The Yoruba Women Choir - The Jazz Cafe

This show is a rescheduled show. All tickets from the previous date remain valid. Described as Africa's greatest vocal ensemble and renowned as one of Nigeria's biggest musical exports, The Yoruba ...

https://thejazzcafelondon.com/event/the-yoruba-women-choir/