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Fela! @ The National Theatre

November 30, 2010 in Events by Solange

A provocative mix of dance, theatre and music, FELA! explores the extravagant, decadent and rebellious world of afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
An original new creation – comes via Broadway to the National Theatre.

FELA! London Trailer


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Afrika Art @ Africa Centre

November 30, 2010 in Events by Solange

African Caribbean Arts and Crafts market with added fun and flavour. Presenting high quality and talented arts and crafts stall traders offering hand made designs in fashion, jewellery, prints, books, paintings and more!
The event includes a charity auction where you can bid for:

  • an interior design consultation
  • a makeover session with make up tips
  • baby-sitting
  • fashion styling

http://www.afrodiva-ent.com/


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Sunday Roast Live @ Anda De Bridge

November 30, 2010 in Events by Solange

A night of live music,comedy and food,hosted by comedian and radio personality Quincy, with live performances by Carmen Leigh, Darlen, L.Dot and  Todd ‘Razor’ Allison,and comedy from Rosie Martin, Jojo Geogiou, Marilyn Muruako and Abie Philbin Bowman.The night is put on in support of Inspirational YOU, a voluntary organisation that supports women and young people in the community.

Anda De Bridge serves a diverse menu of Caribbean dishes freshly prepared to order and an exotic selection of cocktails, shooters and specialist rums.

Contact:

sonia@harmonyfoundation.co.uk | jehosaphat23@me.com
07545 156 111 / 07946 786 234 / 07983 613183


Black 100+ Project

September 24, 2010 in Uncategorized by Lola Oyelayo

A chance to see some of the photographs from the Black 100+ project, which marks the first decade of this millennium with a historic photographic record of black achievement in modern Britain.

The exhibition is on at Manor House Library, 34 Old Road, London SE13 5SY and Downham Library, Downham Health and Leisure Centre
7-9 Moorside Road, London BR1 5EP.

http://www.black100plus.co.uk/




OMO London at Oval House Theatre

September 21, 2010 in Events by Lola Oyelayo

Nigeria in British Playwrighting: a Festival

Oval House are marking the 50th anniversary of Nigerian Independence with a 3 week festival of work focusing on Britain’s Nigerian community, and celebrating the growing influence of Nigerian playwrights on British theatre.

Plays include: Estate Walls | London Naija (3 staged readings of new plays) | Britiko Identity | Stages of Independence