Celebration of Africa 2018

Highlights from our celebration 2018
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Live Performance from the UK Ghana Methodist Fellowship Choir
It's story time with Steve Barbe
Tony B Happy Drums live workshop ft. members of the Westbridge choir
Our honoured guest the Mayor of
Wandsworth Councillor Piers McCausland shares somw words reminding us of the historical significance of the Battersea Arts Centre which was the old town hall that voted in the first Mayor of African origin John Richard Archer
Songstress Stolen serenades the
audience with soulful tones
Fee Uhsi fashions demonstrates how to perfectly wrap your body and head in African cloth.
The Imani Congregation Children's Choir beautifully close the show singing songs in Swahili
Celebration of Africa 2017
![]() Celebration of Africa 2017 | ![]() The Mayor of WandsworthCouncillor Leslie McDonnell | ![]() Mayor, Asi Munisi & Westbridge choir |
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![]() Sunny with Monica welcome | ![]() Deaba smile | ![]() Deaba chicken |
![]() Serving plantain balls | ![]() Deaba cup cakes | ![]() Akylah celebration hostAkylah Rodrieguez welcomes all to the Celebration of Africa |
![]() Andy, Andy, Wayne & AliAndy and the big funk kick off with live funk music. Funk is a music genre that originated in the mid-1960s when African American musicians created a rhythmic, danceable new form of music through a mixture of soul music, jazz, and rhythm and blues (R&B). | ![]() Andy Wood MitchellLead singer | ![]() Andy, Perry, AndyAndy on guitar, Perry on drums |
![]() Andy guitarist | ![]() Ali on the keys | ![]() Ali and Wayne keys & bass |
![]() Deaba danceDeaba enjoys the funk music from Andy & the big funk | ![]() Deaba dances to funk | ![]() Perry on the drums |
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![]() Mr Bear with African hatParty bounce | ![]() Party bounce pumpkin pot | ![]() Partybounce sweet chains |
![]() Party bounce sweet display | ![]() Akylah announce | ![]() guest drummer Perry smiles |
![]() Akylah Josh cheek | ![]() Akylah Josh chat | ![]() Josh sings3 |
![]() Josh & Andy duet | ![]() Josh Andy | ![]() Josh sings pabf banner |
![]() Akylah announce 4 | ![]() Raoul Dero The Universal Poet | ![]() Raoul Dero The Universal Poet |
![]() Raoul Dero chats with guests | ![]() Akylah RodrieguezAkylah introduces Elliot the spoken word artist | ![]() Elliot Spoken word artist |
![]() Elliot spoken word | ![]() Spoken word from Elliot | ![]() Elliot Ajai-AjagbeSpoken Word Artist performs with feeling. |
![]() Elliot Ajai-Ajagbe | ![]() AkylahAkylah gets the crowd to follow her to the courtyard for the story of Anansie by Steve Barbe | ![]() Steve BarbeReady in the courtyard for the audience to arrive |
![]() Steve BarbeWelcomes the audience and encourages participation with African djembe's in a variety of sizes | ![]() Steve BarbeThe story of Anansie | ![]() Steve BarbeShares the story of Anansie teaching rhythms to the audience |
![]() Steve BarbeLeads the audience with rhythmic beats | ![]() Steve BarbeDoubling up a small Djembe drum as a calabash for imaginary water | ![]() Audience participationAudience member plays along to the story of Anansie with a drum |
![]() Akylah introduces TinkezAkylah introduces Tinkez an Afro Beats Christian Rapper Artist | ![]() TinkezPerforming with feeling & energy | ![]() TinkezDancing to the beat |
![]() TinkezTeaches the audience some Afro Beats dance moves | ![]() Tinkez & Joshua MunisiTinkez inspires Joshua Munisi to move to the Afro Beats. | ![]() Tinkez |
![]() Tinkez | ![]() Tinkez | ![]() |
![]() NsimbaAfrican drummer from Congo | ![]() MoussaAfrican drummer from Guinea Lasalle | ![]() Mama AfrikaSteps into and dances through the audience to the stage |
![]() Mama Afrika with Steve BarbeMeets Steve on the way as they share a dance. | ![]() Mama AfrikaAfrican dancer from the Congo | ![]() Mama Afrika |
![]() NsimbaPlaying the African Rhythm on the Djembe African drum | ![]() Mama Afrika | ![]() Mama Afrika |
![]() Mama Afrika | ![]() Nsimba & Mama Afrika | ![]() MoussaAfrican rhythmic beats for Mama Afrika |
![]() | ![]() Malachai Kirby & Joshua Munisi |
Celebration of Africa 2016!
Our celebration of Africa 2016 took place on Saturday 8th October at the Battersea Arts centre. We are extremely grateful to the arts centre for opening its doors and welcoming us to celebrate Africa during what the London borough Wandsworth call diversity month. Check out the pictures above and re live the experience or see what you missed. From amazing stalls to delicious food and inspiring performances.
![]() Party bounceDaria ready to greet our guests, with Lauren & Cammy looking after the party bounce inflatable balls for Betty. | ![]() Birds eye viewBetty's back, down with Ooonagh ready to paint faces. | ![]() Let's play ballChildren love the inflatable balls from party bounce |
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![]() Face paints almost readyOonagh prepares to paint faces. | ![]() Wow, great job OonaghThis young man is very happy after his face was painted by Oonagh. | ![]() Deaba's CateringGreat African food by Deaba's catering. |
![]() Hello Deaba!Deaba is at the ready to serve the African cuisine. | ![]() Deaba serves Jane Ellison MP | ![]() MMmmmmm yummy!Jane Ellison MP enjoys Deaba's delicious African food. |
![]() MOA scrabbleAnyone for scrabble? MOA designs challenge us to word games & encourage us to read more. | ![]() Brainchild publicationsRead 'The fall of snow'. Brainchild publications is creating a positive image of African children through literature. | ![]() Casey Elisha booksLove thy fro, the perfect book encouraging children to love their Afro hair. |
![]() Casey Elisha BooksEmpowering children through literature! | ![]() Rock artLove art gallery based in South Africa, sell beautiful pieces of rock art. | ![]() Thank you Rock artAuctioned Mandela portrait by Sean Caulfield of the love art gallery in South Africa. |
![]() Our Story FashionsOur story fashions have printed materials you can wear and learn from | ![]() It's a small world!It's amazing who you bump into on your journeys. | ![]() Kevin & Fae meet againCheck out Our Story Fashions on the web to get your educating fashion. |
![]() Yolande & Co.Presenting cushions & accessories African material style. | ![]() African style accessories | ![]() Ronbuzz African arts & crafts |
![]() Sally Graham presents....African arts, crafts & accessories. | ![]() Ronbuzz Art from Sally | ![]() Yaa AtaaCouture bags from Yaa Ataa. |
![]() Sweets & treatsIn partnership with Yaa Ataa | ![]() Josephine & Co.Josephine Wiafeh, founder of Yaa Ataa visit their website to find out more. | ![]() Felicity presents... |
![]() ArtworksFelicity presents her artwork drawing from her African experience. | ![]() Sahel designsSahel designs present luxury craft from the heart of West Africa. | ![]() Sunny sells fair tradeSunny sells fair trade items and collects donations for the foundation. |
![]() Asi Munisi with Jane Ellison MPAsi & Jane talk about the foundation with Jane's husband John who just flew in from Kenya. | ![]() Councillor Wendy SpeckWendy's got her seat ready for the showcase of African storytelling, music & dance. | ![]() Asi Munisi presents...Asi Munisi presents the showcase. |
![]() Steve Barbe, an African storySteve shares kicks off the showcase celebrating the oral tradition of African story telling. | ![]() African rhythmAsi couldn't quite get the rhythm, so Steve got some help from a native, a member of the Imani choir. | ![]() Authentic ShonaThe story song was in the language of Shona, spoken by natives of Zimbabwe, lucky for us we had a native speaker to give us the proper pronunciation. |
![]() Drummer boy'Come they told me Pa rum pum pum pum' Our own little drummer boy keeps the African rhythm! | ![]() Interactive participationAll were welcome to be a part of telling the story. | ![]() African drummerOwen held a steady rhythm for the Imani choir. |
![]() Imani Choir | ![]() Imani songs in Swahili | ![]() Imani exclusiveImani male vocalist performed an uplifting song in Swahili, accompanied by the ladies. |
![]() Imani blessings... | ![]() Imani authentic African voices | ![]() Audience reachOur audience enjoy the authentic African vocals from the Imani choir as they sing songs in Swahili |
![]() Imani praise! | ![]() Felicity Prazak readingFelicity reads from her latest book 'Living under terror'. | ![]() Joshua MunisiJoshua Munisi gifts his hat to a lucky audience member. |
![]() Joshua Munisi | ![]() Joshua encourages audienceJoshua serenades the crowd and encourages audience participation. | ![]() Fae SimonSings from the soul |
![]() Fae Simon | ![]() Fae Simon | ![]() Songs of freedom! |
![]() Mama Afrika ready to groove | ![]() Mama Afrika dances | ![]() Mama Afrika |
![]() Mama Afrika | ![]() Musa drums | ![]() Mama AfrikaCelebrating the traditional African dance from the Congo. |
![]() Mama Afrika envokesA powerful moving African dance piece, beyond this world | ![]() Introducing Musa | ![]() Here's MsimbaPlaying African rhythms with vocals for Mama Afrika Madina. |
![]() African Spirit movesThe drums awoke a Spirit of dance in our Shona speaking friend. | ![]() Friendly connections | ![]() A great family day out! |
![]() Fun for all ages! | ![]() Asi MunisiWith gratitude to all participants, supporters who came out and special thanks to the Battersea arts centre for hosting the Pan African Book Foundations, fourth annual celebration of Africa 2016. |
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