Meeting
of Minds
The Leading Exporter of African Narratives.
What's On
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YELLOWMAN by Dael Orlandersmith
7:30 pm
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08 October 2022
Orange Tree Theatre
Arts & Culture
Manorism: An Adaptation by Yomi Sode
In a Southbank Centre commission, the poet’s examination of the lives of Black British men and boys is adapted for the stage
Panel Talks & Workshops
An Evening with David Harewood: In conversation with Alain ‘Fusion’ Clapman + Q&A
The memoir is a rallying cry examining the systems and biases that shape society, and a groundbreaking account of the impact of racism on Black mental health
Panel Talks & Workshops
Network, Meet Funders & Pitch to win a Grant of up to £10K
CONNECT. PITCH. WIN. An invaluable opportunity to network, find out about new funding opportunities and pitch to win £10K
Real Reads
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Autograph presents: Amplify ‘Stranger in the Village’ Afro European Matters
Real Reads
SHE’S IN Ctrl: Dr Anne Marie Imafidon’s new Book on How Women Can Take Back Tech
An inspirational exploration of why women are under-represented in tech, why it matters, and what we can do about it
Real Reads
In conversation with Candy-Ellie Graham, founder of Cultural Style Week
A new global movement to encourage and empower people of all backgrounds to celebrate their unique cultural heritage through fashion, hair and beauty
Real Reads
‘Open Water’ by Caleb Azumah Nelson: An Exploration of Black Love
To love, lose and lust is a universal experience, there is trauma, which has the power to rob people of the joy they deserve
Africa in Focus
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Phaidon catalogues a continuum of African Artists from 1882 to today
Africa in Focus
Iwájú: Disney and Kugali to Collaborate on New Series
Described as a ‘love letter to Nigeria’, the long-form series is steeped in science fiction, and includes themes of class divide and inequality
Africa in Focus
Life As A Drag Queen in South Africa with Liyana Arianna Madikizela
‘Most times when you hear the word drag, you do not picture a person in African print clothing or an African neckpiece’
Africa in Focus
In Conversation with South African Queer Rights Activist Zawadi Mashego on the Black Lesbian Experience
Following the release of the poignant documentary film ‘Rape for Who I Am’ in 2006, have the realities of being a Black lesbian changed for South African Women in 2022?
Grad Zine
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Slay in Your Lane Authors, Yomi Adegoke and Elizabeth Uviebinené, Talk on New Children’s Book, The Offline Diaries
Grad Zine
DJ Kem Kem on Stanford University, the Need for Women-Focused Spaces in Music, and Working with Tems
“It’s exhausting but I know my worth”: Grad Zine talks with the multifaceted Nigerian creative, ahead of her next show in London, in March
Grad Zine
Precious Mustapha on Fate: The Winx Saga and Complex Black Characters
“I was hoping that they went for a dark-skinned girl for accurate representation like the cartoon. So, I was really happy when I got the role”
Grad Zine
13 Going on 30: The Parentification of Black Girls
From cooking, cleaning, studying and taking care of siblings, essentially being the ‘second mother’ or ‘third parent’. Parentified children become hyper-independent adults
My2Cents
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A new public artwork breaks new ground over public space with links to the transatlantic slave trade
Arts & Culture
Black History Month presented by Holly Marie Cato
A curated month of talks, portfolio reviews, screenings, film workshops and the opportunity to win £100K photography grant
Coroner concludes the death of Blessing Olusegun was accidental with no way of ruling out third-party involvement
Coroner could not rule out third-party involvement, so why did his conclusions come down to one of ‘accident’ or ‘suicide’ and not murder?
Investigations
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Investigating the Causes and Consequences of South Africa’s July 2021 Riots
Investigations
Human Rights Abuses Still Persist Six Months on from Nigeria’s #EndSARS Movement
“I’ve been stopped, singled out for my hair, my short dress. They search my bags looking for condoms to arrest me for prostitution. It’s insane”.