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Thurs 02.02.23 * ‍A MESSAGE TO YOU: the ballad of an African Oasis

Date: Thurs 02.02.23 * Time:  17:45 – 19:15pm * Venue: Barbican Centre Level 2 Silk Street London EC2Y 8DS  * Hosts: Barbican Library * RSVP: here

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The event will start at 5:45pm at the Barbican Library, where the BL will screen the video and then host a discussion with Natalia Ribas-Mateos, the video maker, and Estella Carpi, a lecturer in Humanitarian Studies at UCL.

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Fri 03.02.23 * In Search of a Better Life

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Date: Fri 03.02.23 * Time: 19.00pm - 12:00pm * Venue: Rich Mix - London 35-47 Bethnal Green Road London E1 6LA * Hosts: AiDance * RSVP: here

AiDance presents epic night of traditional West African music with traditional Dance! Advance tickets are strongly recommended.

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Friday 03.02.23 * Our Story 'Africa's Climate'

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Date: Friday 03.02.23 * Time: 10:00 - 18:00 * Venue: The Africa Centre 66 Great Suffolk Street Southwark London SE1 0BL * Hosts: The Africa Centre * RSVP: here

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This is a group exhibition at the Africa Centre, of emerging African artists from Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Tanzania. Curated by Haja Fanta, this exhibition seeks to highlight the impact of the climate emergency in Africa through photography, illustration, and collage. Using storytelling as a vehicle, artists Antoinette Oni, Chioma Ince, Mihayo Kallaye, and Ngadi Smart give honest and thought-provoking insight into environmental colonialism, waste management, and historical activism.

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AFRICAN & CARIBBEAN BOOKS & WRITERS GROUP (A Light Parade Collaboration)

Date: Thurs 02.02.23 * Time:  14:30 – 16:30pm * Venue: Chelmsford Library Market Road Chelmsford CM1 1QH  * Hosts: Ideas Hub Chelmsford * RSVP: here

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On February Saturday, 4th February Join the chelmsford ideas hub as we read the iconic Sylvia Wynter's The Hills of Hebron (1962) it's a popular choice this year and John Whitfield of the African & Caribbean Books & Writer's Group will be explaining why he chose it!

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Sat 04.02.23 * Swahili Lessons at the Africa Centre

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Date: Sat 04.02.23 * Time: 14:00pm - 15:00pm * Venue: The Africa Centre 66 Great Suffolk Street Southwark London SE1 0BL * Hosts: The Africa Centre * RSVP: here

In partnership with the School of African Languages, The Africa Centre are offering a 5-week Swahili language course for anyone interested in learning. Also called kiSwahili, it’s a Bantu language spoken either as a mother tongue or as a fluent second language predominantly on the east coast of Africa. However, it is also a lingua franca of other areas in the African Great Lakes region and East and Southern Africa, including some parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Malawi, Mozambique, the southern tip of Somalia, and Zambia.

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Sat 04.02.23 * ‍Wakanda Experience Dinner

Date: Sat 04.02.23 * Time: 19:00pm to midnight * Venue: Theydon Bois Golf Club Epping CM16 4EH  * Hosts: Grant A Smile & Africa Healing Foundation * RSVP: here

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This is a luxury Wakanda experience in the stunning village of Theydon Bois in Essex for a fun filled evening of entertainment, celebration and networking. The "Wakanda Experience" will be an African themed event to showcase the exotic richness of the beautiful continent.

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Sat 04.02.23 * ‍DEBORAH LUKALU (Trust in The Storm Concert)

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Date: Sat 04.02.23 * Time:  17:00 – 23:00pm * Venue: Dominion Centre 9 High Road London N22 6DS  * Hosts: Deborah Munganga * RSVP: here

Born in Lubumbashi, the prolific Congolese gospel singer will host an emphatic evening of praise and worship for the very first time in Europe; starting in North London.

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Weds 08.02.23 * ‍Book Discussion: 'Decolonisation and Legal Knowledge’

Date: Weds 08.02.23 * Time: 12:45 – 14:45pm * Venue: Room 313, Third Floor, School of Law Queen Mary University of London Mile End Road London E1 4NS  * Hosts: QM Law School * RSVP: here

The School of Law Anti-racist working group and the Staff Seminar Series are proud to host Dr Foluke Adebisi in a discussion of her new book Decolonisation and Legal Knowledge. This book explores how the law is entangled in colonial thought and in reproducing ideas of commodification regarding bodies and space-time. It examines the ways in which we can use theories and praxes of decolonisation to produce legal knowledge for flourishing futures. An essential intervention into the meanings of decolonisation, this book explores how such an inquiry can inform teaching, researching, and practising law.

In conversation with Dr Adebisi, will are also excited to be joined by Dr Katie Bales (University of Bristol) and Dr Beth Wangarĩ Kamunge-Kpodo (University of Reading).

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Thurs 09.02.23 * ‍Black Communities and the Climate

Date: Thurs 09.02.23 * Time: 18:30 – 20:30pm * Venue: Arch 29, Union Yard Arches Union Street London SE1 0LR  * Hosts: The Africa Centre * RSVP: here

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A conversation with climate change specialists Jocelyn Longdon, Michael Lomotey and Sophie Mbugua moderated by Samia Dumbuya exploring the impact of climate change on black communities in the UK and in Africa. Combining imagination, creativity and science the panellists will discuss future possibilities for our people in relation to a more sustainable world.

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Fri 10.02.23  * ‍Book Launch with Professor Jonathan A.C. Brown: Islam and Blackness

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Date: Fri 10.02.23 * Time: 18:15 – 20:30pm * Venue: P21 Gallery 21-27 Chalton Street London NW1 1JD  * Hosts: Islamic Human Rights Commission * RSVP: here

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Join IHRC for an exclusive book launch and author evening with Professor Jonathan A.C. Brown to discuss his latest publication, Islam and Blackness.

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Sat 11.02.23  * ‍The Black Care Experience Conference 2023

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Date: Sun 12.02.23 * Time: 10:00am – 15:30pm * Venue: ARC - A Radical Church 66A Sebert Road London E7 0NJ  * Hosts: The Transformed You * RSVP: here

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The Theme for this workshop style Conference is 'The Culturally Competent Workforce'. This Conference will be exploring what it really means to be ‘culturally competent’ and whether being ‘culturally competent’ can improve the Care, Outcomes and Life Chances of Black Children and Young People in Care.

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Sun 12.02.23 * ‍The Afro Club 5

Date: Sun 12.02.23 * Time: 19:00pm to midnight * Venue: Libertine 4 Winsley Street London W1W 8HF  * Hosts: AfroClub5 * RSVP: here

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Afro Club 5 are  excited to announce our 2nd Event, which will take place in Oxford circus on Sunday 12th of February!

Tickets include:

-A glass of bubbly (non-alcohol option)

-Canapes (from 7pm-9pm)

-A chance to win prices (game)

-A goodie bag !

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Weds 15.02.23 * ‍Explore Africa! Children's Workshop @ Wallington Library

Date: Weds 15.02.23 * Time: 14.00pm - 15:00pm * Venue: Wallington Library Shotfield Wallington SM6 0HY * Hosts: Sutton Council Cultural Services * RSVP: here

Become a linguist as you learn to say hello in several African languages, watch the storyteller as the African folktale comes alive. Learn an African inspired dance and create African art with sustainable materials with our Art teacher. Ideal for children aged 3-10 years. Organised with School of African Languages.

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Weds 15.02.23 * African Dance Class at Paper Dress Yoga with Joelle Bantu

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Date: Fri 17.02.23 * Time: 18.00pm - 19:00pm * Venue: E8 1HR Mare Street London E8 1HR  * Hosts: Paper Dress Yoga & Joelle Bantu * RSVP: here

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Ready for the wild side? Come shake, whine, twerk, stomp, and roar in this African dance class led by Joelle Bantu

Step into a sacred circle and allow traditional & urban African steps to unleash the rhythm in you!

Everyone is welcome!

Every Third Friday of the month 18:00 - 19:00.

General Admission £13 or low income £6.50.

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Fri 17.02.23 * Pescatarian Nigerian Cookery Class with Stella | Station Style | LONDON

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Fri 17.02.23 * Time: 18.15pm - 21.15pm * Venue: Migrateful Cookery School, Corporation Row London EC1R 0HU * Host: Migrateful * Insta: /Migrateful * FB: /MigratefulUK * Twitter: /MigratefulUK * Linkedin: /Migrateful * RSVP: here

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Your class will be taught by the wonderful Chef Stella from Nigeria at the Migrateful Cookery School in Clerkenwell, London.

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Sat 18.02.23 * ‍Black Brit ish?

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Date: Sat 18.02.23 * Time: 15.00pm – 20.00pm * Venue: Kunstraum 21 Roscoe Street London EC1Y 8PT  * Hosts: The Umoja Project * RSVP: here

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‘The Umoja Projects’ are a collective of 5 young women of African, Caribbean descent unifying our individual passions for arts, activism and social awareness. What does it mean to be Black in Britain? Checkout this  community discussion between the old and the young. 

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Sun 19.02.23 * Ghanaian Cookery Class with Zeenat | Station Style | LONDON

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Sun 19.02.23 * Time: 11.45pm - 14.15pm * Venue: Migrateful Cookery School, Corporation Row London EC1R 0HU * Host: Migrateful * Insta: /Migrateful * FB: /MigratefulUK * Twitter: /MigratefulUK * Linkedin: /Migrateful * RSVP: here

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Chef Zeenat will teach hard-to-find Ghanaian recipes followed by a sit-down meal. A delicious learning experience like no other!

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Tues 21.02.23 * ‍Food & Culture Celebration!

Date: Tues 21.02.23 * Time:  18:00am - 21.00pm * Venue: The Africa Centre 66 Great Suffolk Street London SE1 0BL  * Hosts: Arco Academy * RSVP: here

In celebration of the community partnership between Arco Academy and The Africa Centre, our students would love to invite you to an exclusive feast of their own cooking! Expect a fun-filled two hours of music, culture and the tastiest free food and refreshments in Southwark!

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Thurs 23.02.23 * West Africa Real Estate Investment Club - London

Date: Thurs 23.02.23 * Time:  18:00am - 21.00pm * Venue: Kalon Parlour 42-44 Great Titchfield Street London W1W 7PY  * Hosts: Seso Global * RSVP: here

Hosted by Seso Global & Kalon Parlour

• Learn about property investment opportunities.

• Connect with seasoned experts and insiders.

• Network and create new connections.

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Sat 25.02.23 * African Drumming Workshop for Adults

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Date: Sat 25.02.23 * Time: 11.00am - 12:00pm * Venue: CRATE St James Street 35 Saint James Street London E17 7FY * Hosts: Mbilla Arts * RSVP: here

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African drumming djembe workshop for adults led by Gambian musician Seneke Sillah.

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Sat 25.02.23 * ‍The African Origine of Ancient Egypt

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Date: Sat 25.02.23 * Time: 18:30 – 21:00 * Venue: Fitzrovia Hotel - Gem Hotels 20-28 Bolsover Street London W1W 5NB  * Hosts: TeaWete * RSVP: here

After 12 years of creative research, Esayas presents his mind-blowing discoveries in London. He has found countless proof that the Ancient Egyptians survived in East-Africa. He presents his discoveries on Saturday February the 25th in London. Get your VIP ticket now and experience how history is being re-written in honour to our ancestors.

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Sun 26.02.23 * ‍Kemetic Initiation Graduation Ceremony

Date: Sun 26.02.23 * Time: 15:00 – 19:00pm * Venue: The Corner Building 1 Balham Road, Edmonton London N9 7AE * Hosts: The Earth Centre UK * RSVP: here

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The Earth Center London M'TAM School of Kemetic Philosophy & Spirituality cordially invites you to join us in celebrating the Graduation Ceremony of our Schools 8th Generation of Initiates for their completion of Per Ankh, the first level of M’TAM Initiation.

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Mon 27.02.23 * ‍AMA Economic Forum 2023 | Croydon London

Date: Mon 27.02.23 & Tues 28.02.23 * Time:  09:00am - 17.00pm * Venue: Waddon Way Croydon CR9 4HH  * Hosts: African Merit Achievements * RSVP: here

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The inaugural AMA Economic Forum is a 2 day event that aims to establish mutually advantageous economic connections that will fuel growth and prosperity for all parties concerned.

Attendees will have the opportunity to network with industry experts and fellow investors, learn about the latest economic trends and opportunities in Africa, and hear from leading speakers on a variety of investing-related topics.

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Sun 26.02.23  * LDN Function - Brunch & Day Party

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Date: Sun 27.02.23 * Time:  16:00pm - 22.00pm * Venue: Proud City 1 Mark Lane London EC3R 7AH  * Hosts: We Are The Kickback * RSVP: here

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With a steady rotation of DJs be ready to function all day to Hip Hop, R&B, Afro-beats, Bashment, Funky House, Grime, Dancehall, Reggaetón, Amapiano, Nostalgic & deep house. Enjoy the Brunch with LDNs best food vendors & allocated seating.

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Mon 27.02.23  * How to save money as a Band 5/6 Nurse in the UK

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Date: Mon 27.02.23 * Time:  11:00am - 12.00pm * Venue: Online Event  * Hosts: Bloom Money * RSVP: here

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With almost a third of UK nurses saying they have difficulty covering the cost of food and heating their homes and supporting their families (2022, Cavell Nurse's Trust); the need for financial aid and suuport for nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants, both working and retired is greater than ever before. Bloom Money is creating a platform that allows groups of UK nurses to act as an alternative financial institution. RSVP to find out more =)

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Article written by Tholani Alli, Bloom Money Community Builder

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