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SHOP AFRICA @ COVENT GARDEN

Shop Africa offers a warm and friendly environment where you will be greeted by an eclectic mix of unique and exciting creations, presenting a rich assortment of quality products rarely found in one place.

The Africa Centre, 38 King Street, Covent Garden, London (020 7836 1973). Oct 31, 12pm -3pm.

Ngugi wa Thiong’o

Distinguished novelist, playwright and essayist Ngugi wa Thiong’o will be reading from and discussing his latest novel, Wizard of the Crow (2006).

George Padmore Institute, 76 Stroud Green Road, London N4 (020 7272 4889). Nov 1, 4pm. £5.

CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY

A specially-commissioned 30-minute film is the central element of this exhibition, which examines the themes of genocide and ethnic conflict - looking at some of the common features shared by the horrendous bloodshed in Cambodia, East Timor, Bosnia, Rwanda and elsewhere.

Imperial War Museum London, Lambeth Road, London SE1 (020 7416 5000). Daily, 10am -6pm. Free.

DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR DAUGHTER IS?

Following its sell out success at the Hackney Empire last year, Angie Le Mar’s critically acclaimed play, Do You Know Where Your Daughter Is? Comes to the Albany Theatre. This is a fast-paced production witnessing the tensions in the relationship between a mother and a daughter coupled with the devastating consequences of peer pressure.

Albany Theatre, 8 Douglas Way Deptford, London SE8 (020 8692 4446). Nov 2, 3, 4 and 7. Adults £7/ children £5.

YOUNG DESIGNERS OF THE YEAR AWARDS

This is a fashion networking event not to be missed, a night presenting the designers of the future and a brand new crop of undiscovered models.

Suite, Novotel London Hotel St Pancras, 100 – 110 Euston Road, London NW1 (020 8986 8411). Oct 31, 4pm-8pm.

For tickets and information call 020 8986 8411 or 07940 647 102.

ZAMBEZI EXPRESS

Set to pounding African beats, 30 high-energy performers re-tell the action-packed tale of one boy’s pursuit of the ultimate footballing dream, from the backstreets of a Zimbabwe township to triumph in South Africa.

Hackney Empire, 291 Mare Street, London E8 (020 8985 2424). Continues until Oct 28, 7.30pm. £22, £18 and £14.

MAISHA SOLUTIONS

An emotional and personal film by Toyin Agbetu, the man behind the groundbreaking Maafa series of films. The documentary presents Agbetu’s journey across three years and three continents, in search of solutions to the many problems African people currently face as a result of Maafa. Also known as the African Holocaust, the terms refers to the 500 years of suffering of Africans and the African Diaspora, through slavery, colonialism and exploitation.

Shortwave Cinema, 10 Bermondsey Square, SE1 (020 8531 9199). Oct 27, 6.30pm. Free.

AFRICA BEFORE THE SLAVE TRADE

Author Robin Walker and Dr Ama Biney discuss Africa before the Holocaust. A question and answer session follows each speaker.

Chestnuts Community Centre, St Ann’s Road Tottenham N15 (07852 937 987). Oct 31, 6pm. £3.

JA STORY

All key events in Jamaica’s history are recreated in this excellent, informative show. Suitable for the entire family.

Stratford Circus, Gerry Raffles Square, Stratford, London E15 (0844 357 2625). Oct 29 – Nov 1, 8pm. £10 -£13.50.

POST TRAUMATIC SLAVE SYNDROME

This is a free screening of the controversial film, shown as part of Black History Month.

Battersea Library, 265 Lavender Hill, London SW11. Oct 31. wadebuffalo@yahoo.co.uk

1867

This play is inspired by the story of Madam CJ Walker, the first African-American woman to become a self-made millionaire. The play celebrates the courage, growth, entrepreneurialism and philanthropic work of Delilah McAndrew. Part of Lewisham’s contribution to BHM.

The Brockley Jack Theatre, 408 – 410 Brockley Rd, London, SE4 (0844 847 2454). Oct 27 – 31, 7.45pm. £9/£12.

IMAGES FROM THE LEWISHAM ARCHIVE

In celebration of Black History Month, Lewisham Archive have released a selection of images of the community to be exhibited at The Albany.

The Albany, Douglas Way, Deptford, London SE8 (020 8692 4446). Continues until Oct 30, 9am- 9pm. Free.

LOVE, SEX AND ALL THAT JAZZ

This is a theatre production incorporating music, drama, comedy and spoken word. The production explores various aspects of the love relationship and an attempt to answer the why, when and how of relationships. The show stars Shirley Grant, Angela Blake, Michelle Charles, Jackie Hector and many more.

Crescent Theatre, Sheepcote Street, Birmingham (0121 643 5858): Oct 31. Library Theatre, St Georges Square, Luton (01582 54 74 74): Nov 9. £8/£10/£12.

A GENESIS PROJECT

Five playwrights, Lekan Balogun, Iweha Chukwuma, Busola Elegbede, Kunir Okesipe and Ozi Okoli have been invited to London to work with British actors and directors. The culmination of the week will be a presentation of extracts followed by a panel discussion about the impact of new writing for the theatre in Nigeria today.

Jerwood Theatre Upstairs, The Royal Court Sloane Square, London SW1 (0207 565 5000). Oct 31, 5pm. £5.

NEW WRITING FROM NIGERIA

The Royal Court in collaboration with the British Council present extracts from new Nigerian plays followed by a seminar.

Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square, London SW1 (020 7565 5000). Oct 31, 4pm.

HARMONY CHARITABLE DINNER AND BALL

This is a black tie charity event that honours and celebrates the community as part of Black History Month. With live performances from award-winning comedian Slim, jazz saxophonist YolanDa Brown, comedian Felicity Ethnic, and a live performance by US star Toi Horn. Hosted by Curtis Walker.

Park Plaza Hotel, 239 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London SW1 (020 7627 7299). Oct 31, 7pm. £25/£60.

IGBO TRAINING

Learn Igbo traditions at the Igbo training school. Workshops include Igbo writing, speaking, history, customs, crafts and food preparation. Call 07932 063 233.

MAISHA SOLUTIONS (PART 1)

Ligali presents this free screening of Maisha Solutions as part of BHM and the BFM Film Festival, followed by a question and answer session.

Shortwave Cinema, 10 Bermondsey Square, London SE1. Oct 27, 6pm. Free.

MICHAEL JACKSON EXHIBITION

Showcasing some of the most personal and iconic memorabilia from the King of Pop’s extraordinary life. This official exhibition will celebrate his unparalleled career.

02 Bubble Millennium Way, Greenwich, London SE10. Opens Oct 28.

AFRICAN SCIENTISTS AND INVESTORS

Michael Williams, author of Black Scientists and Inventors, gives an enlightening insight into the two millennia of discoveries, inventions and innovation that Africans and people of African descent have made to science and engineering.

Wellcome Wolfson Building, 165 Queens Gate, London SW7. Oct 29, 7pm.

REPARATIONS AWARENESS SYMPOSIUM

Hear powerful speakers such as Bro Cecil Gutzmore, Sis Nzingha Assata and speakers from GACuk, and help plan justice for you and your ancestors in the form of reparations. With refreshments, books, and cultural items available.

Queen Mother Moore, Saturday School Hall, The Methodist Church, Nelson’s Row, Clapham Common, London SW4. Oct 31, 10am – 5pm. Free.

DR FRANCES CRESS WELSING LECTURE

Dr Frances Cress Welsing, author of The Isis Papers and The Keys to the Colors is holding a lecture where she will discuss her books.

Centerprise, 136 Kingsland High Street, London E8. Oct 31, 6.30pm. £12 adv/£15 door.

Published: 26 October 2009
Issue: 1395