Originally posted on Travelmaker Kai:
“I am a Londoner, I am English, I am British… However first and foremost; I am African” Kai Londoners didn’t have to travel very far to get a taste of Africa on the 11th October, when the continent of all humanity came to one of the World’s most famed squares…
Originally posted on UAL ACS:
My weekend was a pretty ‘artful’ affair as I attended the last days of Frieze Art Fair, PAD Art Fair and 1:54 Contempaorary Art Fair. Being at an arts school has done me no favors in getting my foot through the creative industry door – I’ve had to get out there…
Originally posted on UAL ACS:
Breakfast, is without a doubt, the most important meal of the day. It’s scientifically proven by scientists, and more importantly – by students! The benefits of breakfast are endless – you’re literally “breaking your fast” – refuelling your body back to vitality to aid you through what could very well…
What’s in – straight from the inbox to you… So it looks like the Mella Centre is back on Oxford Street… “How Black History Can Change Your Life with Robin Walker: Book launch, Lecture and Discussion” Robin Walker will be launching and lecturing on his radical new book on the early history of West Africa … Continue reading
University of the Arts London African Caribbean Society (UAL ACS) held a hugely successful event last to honour Ghana’s Independence. Held in London College of Communication’s Darkroom Bar on thursday 20th March. The atmosphere was nothing short of jovial, perhaps it being the end of term played a part. Continue reading
Today is the day! Time to aim your frustrations at the Government – not each other. NO to racist scapegoating on immigration! Join the Rally and Demo marking UN Anti-Racism Day TIME: Assemble 11am, Saturday 22nd March 2014 LOCATION: Parade from the Mandela Statue in Parliament Square to rally at Trafalgar Square Continue reading
You survived another term (I did?) – well done you! 12 weeks have indeed flown by quickly because it’s already time for term break and that long awaited month off – now that’s something to love about studenthood! However with what I’ve coined “stress-week” – all assignments due in this week, the strain of being a … Continue reading
I was lucky enough to get an invite to attend Aabru Art’s official launch of Transcending Boundaries 2014. A VIP Champagne Reception (I laid off the alcohol – long story), dynamic display of art for sale, distinguished guests and a afrocentric live DJ set the bar high for the standard of African art events in London… … Continue reading
Ghana’s Independence celebrations might have officially taken place on the 6th of March, however UAL’s African Caribbean Society have extended the festive celebrations – just before term ends! Join us at London College of Communication (LCC) on the 20th March to honour Ghana’s Independence; the first sub-saharan country to gain independence from colonisation in 1957. Come … Continue reading
The latest in from AABRU Art sent to me by cultural researcher DY Ngoy – straight to you! AABRU ART presents transcending Boundaries 2014… The leading platform for contemporary West African Art. Aabru Art in London is offering an exciting line up of events as they present the second annual exhibition of Transcending Boundaries available to the public. Events … Continue reading
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