African Activities

We celebrate Black Culture. Engaging people in superb artistic experiences to disrupt preconceptions, develop creativity, drive excellence and break barriers.

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2 years ago Kwame and Patrick drummed together in the New Forest. Today Patrick is in Ghana, leading our Nightjar project to rewild 35 acres and build a traditional skills school. #nightjarproject #africanactivities

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"Visitors at the NPA stand in the Heart of the Forest area were able to discover more about the rare nightjar bird ...and its... journey from Africa in a collaboration with African Activities"
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Join us at West Quay for some drumming and dancing on the 23 August! https://t.co/qNh6HusyQ9

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Since 2016, we’ve planted more than seeds in Buipe.
Forest grows with the school—where we all learn from old wisdom.

"The tree that grows slowly bears the strongest fruit."

Gentle progress. Honoured earth. Growing hope.

Join us. #SustainableGrowth #IndigenousWisdom #HopeGrows

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A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who helped the Nightjar finally take flight last Friday!
We’re so excited for the next chapter and hope you’ll join us on the journey ahead!
Deep gratitude to @spud.org.uk @newforestnpa @NFDC @acegrams for helping us bring this dream into reality

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A couple of surprise guests dropped in today as we put the finishing touches to the nightjar project. Really looking forward to seeing you all at 17.30 this Friday. Supported by @newforestcouncil @newforestnpa @aceagrams #NightjarProject #Nightjar #AfricanActivities

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Please join us this Friday from 5.30 to celebrate the Nightjar taking flight at SpudWorks in Sway

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Take a sneak peek into the creative process. Kwame Bakoji-Hume and Sadat from the Ghanaian Association of Southampton meet over the Nightjar.

#Nightjar #CreativeCollaboration #KwameBakojiHume #GhanaianAssociation #ArtInTheMaking #CulturalExchange #AfricanActivities #Spud

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Nightjar taking flight st Broadleaf Home Ed CoOp - weaving in stories, carving a murmuration from milk bottles and making noise. #nightjar #africanactivities #newforest #spud #folio #broadleaf #homeed

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The wonderful Gods House Tower are offering a £2000 bursary for a global majority-led project in Southampton. Its well worth taking a look and applying. The closing date is 20 January. https://t.co/iX48zZfMsS

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🎉 We made it! Huge thanks to our amazing artists, partners & customers for an incredible month 🙌 30 school visits, 5 community events & 4 company workshops, it’s been inspiring.

Black History Month is 365 days a year—let’s keep it going! Bookings open 📅✨ #BlackHistory365

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Join us this Saturday in Croydon for eco bead making & Adinkra printing! 🎨🌍
Visit us at the Clock Tower Atrium for fun family activities—explore culture & creativity!

Find out more: https://t.co/HUQHKGDJs1

#Croydon #FamilyFun #Adinkra #EcoCrafts #CulturalWorkshops

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Celebrating Black History & Cultural Unity!
Saturday marked 70 years since Emperor Haile Selassie I received the Freedom of Bath. We were honoured to have Kulcha & Kwame celebrating their African & Caribbean heritage.
#BlackHistoryMonth #HaileSelassie70 #RastafariHeritage

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Celebrating African culture! 🌍

Earlier this week, students at Southgate campus enjoyed a day of traditional African drumming with @africanact as part of our #BlackHistoryMonth celebrations! 🪘

Thank you to everyone who came along and got involved! 💯

@barnetsouthgate #BHM2024

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Thank you @africanact for an unforgettable day exploring African history and culture through the power of music! 🎶

Our students loved trying their hand at traditional African drumming with friends. 🙌

@barnetsouthgate #BHM2024

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"Incredible day with Kwame! The school was buzzing, staff loved him, and kids said it was the ‘best day ever!’ We’d love to book him again next year!" #AfricanActivities #SchoolWorkshops #Drumming #BlackHistoryMonth
#AfricanCulture
#DrummingWorkshops
#BlackExcellence

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"Just thank them and really appreciate them."

Residents @HamberleyCare Eastleigh are being introduced to the home countries of their Alston House care team.

Over seven days they'll take in the culture and cuisine of West and South Africa, Romania, China, Australia and Spain.

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🥁🌍 We're excited to announce Drumming Workshops at the Ghana Village in Guildhall Square tomorrow as part of the BAMM Festival!

Bring your energy and let’s make some joyful noise together! 🎉

#BAMMFestival #GuildhallSquare #CelebrateBlackCulture #SouthamptonEvents

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🎨✨ Join us this Saturday at the John Hansard Gallery in Southampton for a hands-on Bead Making Workshop as part of the vibrant BAMM Festival!
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM

#BAMMFestival #JohnHansardGallery #SouthamptonEvents #BlackHistoryMonth #SouthamptonArts