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The Taste of Africa in London (TAFLon) Weekend is a quarterly networking event for African entrepreneurs and professionals, that focuses on supporting social enterprise and the celebration of contemporary African culture in London.
It is three days for you to come together with other social entrepreneurs, and advocates for change: form practical collaborations, showcase and develop your ideas, listen to experienced key speakers, discover the power of social enterprise to create economic opportunities for Africans in Africa and in diaspora, and enjoy a variety of Afrocentric entertainment, cultural activities and cuisine.
Whether or not you are of African descent, the Taste of Africa in London Weekend is your opportunity to discover contemporary African culture, and interact with a new wave of young enterprising Africans who claim individual and collective responsibility to bring change we can believe in, into the arena of African socio-economic development.
TAFLon is a co-created event presented/hosted by the afrocentric creative branding agency ‘Songhai Creative’ (www.Songhai-Creative.com) in collaboration with:Africa++ (www.africaplusplus.zazengo.com)
Africa Market Day (www.amdnetworks.com)
Catch A Vibe (www.catchavibe.co.uk)
ChitChatAfrica.com (www.chitchatafrica.com)
Kouture-Afrika (www.kouture-afrika.com)
London Black Expressions
YnotPlast (www.ynotplast.co.uk)
Spring TAFLon ’09 will be featured in a 20minute segment of BEN TV’s The Breakfast Show at 10.30am, Thursday 28th May 2009 (Sky channel 184). Davinia Douglas, co-founder of Songhai Creative will be interviewed by the show’s hosts.
The Spring TAFLon Weekend to be conducted 29 – 31 May 2009
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| Taste Of Africa In London Weekend - 29 to 31 May 2009 | ||||||||
| Date | Time | Activity | Title / Theme | Venue | Host | Weblinks | Approx Cost/ Contribution |
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| Friday 29-May | ||||||||
| 18:00 - 21:00 | Key speakers and African Enterprise Networking Event | Afro-centric Projects/Ventures | UnLtd
123 Whitecross St London, EC1Y 8JJ |
Songhai Creative | www.Songhai-Creative.com | Free | Refreshements provided | |
| Saturday 30-May | ||||||||
| 18:30 - 21:30 | Play | Ìyà-Ilé
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Soho
Theatre
21 Dean Street London, W1D 3NE |
Tiata Fahodzi & Soho Theatre |
Tiata Fahodzi | £15 | Show ticket to be booked either online at Soho Theatre or by phone no. 020 7478 0100 by 03-May-09 | |
| 22:30 - 02:30 | Live Afrobeat Concert of London's finest musicians | Dele Sosimi – original keyboard player of Fela Kuti’s band Egypt 80 will play to a packed audience | The Empowering Church
3 Richmond Road Dalston, E8 3HY |
Afrobeat | Afrobeat on Flikr | £10 | Highly recommended by Nynke as "Brilliant and Unmissable" | |
| Sunday 31-May | ||||||||
| 14:00 - 17:00 | Buffet | African Cusine
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Mama Calabar 3rd Floor, Dexion House, 2-4 Empire Way, Wembley, , London, HA9 OXA |
Mama Calabar | Mama Calabar | £15 | "Worth the travel to Wembly for, very close to the tube station" - Archie | |
- Friday
(29 - May)
18:00 - 21:00
Showcase
- Projects/Ventures - Saturday
(30 - May)
18:30 - 21:30
Play
- Ìyà-Ilé - Saturday
(30 - May)
22:00 - 02:30
Music Concert
- Afrobeat - Sunday
(31 - May)
14:00 - 17:00
Buffet
- Mama Calabar
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Scheduled Time: |
Friday, 29-May (18:00 - 21:00) |
| Theme: | Key Speakers at African Enterprise Networking Event |
| Venue: | UnLtd (The Foundation for Social
Entrepreneurs)
123 Whitecross Street, London, EC1Y 8JJ |
| Hosts: | Songhai Creative & ChitChatAfrica.com |
| Cost: | Free |
| Synopsis: | A panel of four key speakers and an audience of professionals and entrepreneurs, listen to eight African entrepreneurs at varying stages of business showcase their ideas, and talk about their successes and failures. After each 5minute Business Showcase, the key speakers have 2-3minutes to ask questions about the businesses that may give clarity or encouragement to the entrepreneurs. |
| Schedule: | |
| 18:00 - 18:30 | Arrivals and networking |
| 18:30 - 18:40 |  Songhai Creative
Welcome/Introduction by Davinia Douglas, a short presentation by Songhai Creative team and explanation of the procedure of activities |
| 18:40 - 18:50 |  Cllr Mary Arnold
Opening Speaker: Cllr Mary Arnold, the Labour Minister for Brent District has done a lot of work supporting black youths and talks about her work to implement Barack Obama’s ‘Yes We Can’ campaign in the UK. |
| 18:50 - 18:55 |  Kouture Afrika
Business Showcase: Lekia discusses her business engaging in the world of African Fashion in London |
| 19:00 - 19:05 | Interconexis
Business Showcase: Rene talks about the potential Interconexis has to address serious problems in African and other ethnic minority communities by undertaking social entrepreneurship. |
| 19:10 - 19:20 |  Mrs Freda Owusu
Key Speaker: Mrs Owusu has been active in public finance for the past ten years, assisting people who cannot raise the money needed to start up or expand their businesses through a local loan fund. Freda has Masters degrees from Cambridge and City Universities, and is a Fellow of the Institute of Financial Services. She is passionate about social enterprise and will be speaking about its power to effect positive economic change. |
| 19:20 - 19:25 |  Africa++
Business showcase: Femi discusses his organisation's engagement in the pursuit of international development relating to Africa, New Ideas for Africa forums and the Africa Learning Journey. |
| 19:30 - 19:45 | Intermission |
| 19:50 - 20:00 |  Cyril Nri
Key Speaker: Cyril Nri acclaimed actor best known for his recent role as British TV’s highest ranking Black police officer Superintendent ‘Adam Okaro’ in The Bill, speaks about his experiences breaking barriers within mainstream media. |
| 20:00 - 20:05 |  Africa Market Day
Business Showcase: Jeanine discusses the African Market Day events, which provides a platform for people within and outside of the African Diaspora to engage with one another. |
| 20:10 - 20:15 |  YnotPlast
Business Showcase: Sean is spilling the beans about his journey towards creating a very sucessfull multi-ethnic brand of skin toned first aid products, and the joys of YnotPlast been recently recognised as an official NHS supplier |
| 20:20 - 20:30 |
Rotimi Alonge
Key Speaker: Rotimi Alonge, from Barclays Bank, speaks about financing your business successfully, especially during the credit crunch. |
| 20:30 - 20:35 | Nikki Onwuka
Business Showcase: Nikki a Street Cred client talks about her fashion designing business and the process to becoming a famous fashion designer. |
| 20:40 - 20:45 |  Catch A Vibe
Business Showcase: Alice shares the joys and excitment of owning and running an alternative guide to black culture and going out in London. |
| 20:50 - 21:00 | Q & A with Key Speakers (and other business support/funding organisations) |
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Scheduled Time |
Saturday, 30-May (18:30 - 21:30) |
| Theme: | Ìyà-Ilé (The First Wife)
- Play by By Oladipo Agboluaje & Directed by Femi Elufowoju, jr |
| Venue: | Soho Theatre
- 21 Dean Street, London, W1D 3NE |
| Hosts: |  Tiata
Fahodzi
& Soho Theatre |
| Cost: | £15
(Show ticket to be booked either online at Soho Theatre or by phone no. 020 7478 0100 by 03-May-09) |
| Synopsis: | "It's 1989 in Lagos. Political hysteria and
social change are sweeping Nigeria. Chief Adeyemi's wife Toyin is
turning 40 and, behind the mansion walls, the household is preparing
for her party.
But there are other distractions. Their troublesome sons, returning from college, are more interested in seduction and starting revolutions than their parents' disintegrating marriage. Meanwhile Helen, the ambitious house girl, is waiting for her chance. ... An unmissable theatrical party, Ìyà-Ilé is the long-awaited prequel to the hugely successful The Estate, which is currently being adapted for film. A vibrant mix of comedy, political satire and family intrigue, Ìyà-Ilé is packed with witty dialogue and the wonderful music of Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Sunny Ade and Ebenezer Obey. Oladipo Agboluaje's most recent plays include The Christ of Coldharbour Lane and the five-star hit The Hounding of David Oluwale. Tiata Fahodzi was last at Soho Theatre in 2007 with the sell-out hit Joe Guy." - Synopsis courtesy of Soho Theatre |
| Format: | |
| 18:30 - 19:30 | Congregating at the Soho Theatre Bar for pre-show drinks |
| 19:30 - 21:00 | Show |
| 21:00 - 21:30 | After show drinks at the Bar |
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Scheduled Time: |
Saturday, 30-May (22:00 - 02:30) |
| Theme: | Afrobeat - Live Gig Extraordinaire
(Dele Sosimi – original keyboard player of Fela Kuti’s band Egypt 80 will play to a packed audience) |
| Venue: | The Empowering Church
3 Richmond Road Dalston, E8 3H |
| Host: | Afrobeat |
| Cost: | £10 - At the door |
| Synopsis: | "Live and raw Afrobeat featuring London's
finest musicians. Experience the tightest underground Spiritual Live
Afrobeat sessions in authentic Afrika Shrine style led by Dele Sosimi
(Afrobeat Maestro Original ala EGYPT 80) with DJ Koichi Sakai on the
decks.
Afrobeat is a combination of Yoruba music, jazz, Highlife, and funk rhythms, fused with percussion and vocal styles, popularized in Africa in the 1970s. Afrobeat's main creator was the Nigerian multi-instrumentalist and bandleader Fela Kuti, who coined the term Afrobeat, shaped the musical structure and also the political context of the genre in Nigeria. Nigerians were first introduced to Afrobeat in 1970 when Kuti returned from a U.S tour with his group Nigeria 70 (formerly Koola Lobitos). Kuti's new sound hailed from a club that he established called the Afro-Shrine. Upon arriving in Nigeria, Kuti changed the name of his group to Fela Ransome-Kuti & Africa 70. The band maintained a five-year residency in the Afro-Shrine from 1970-75 while Afrobeat thrived among Nigerian youth. Read more on wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afrobeat Dele Sosimi is known for the original keyboard player of Fela Kuti's Egypt 80 for 7 years and then working as music director for Femi Kuti's Positive Force. Based in London, he is now working on his own project to spread and educate the spirit and culture of Afrobeat. His new album "Identity" is out now and available from cdbaby.com/cd/delesosimi" - Synopsis courtesy of Afrobeat |
| Format: | |
| 22:00 - 22:30 | Arrivals and congregating |
| 22:30 - 02:30 | Music Concert
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| Scheduled Time | Sunday, 31-May (14:00 - 17:00) |
| Theme: | African Cuisine - Buffet |
| Venue: | Mama Calabar
- 3rd Floor, Dexion House, 2-4 Empire Way, Wembley, , London, HA9 OXA |
| Hosts: | Mama Calabar |
| Cost: | £15
(excludes drinks and is to be paid on the day) |
| Synopsis: | <<<Coming
Soon>>
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| Format: | |
| 14:00 - 14:15 | Arrivals and seatings |
| 14:15 - 17:00 | Self service buffet |
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| Name | Brief Bio | Confirmed Attendance | Nominated Weblinks |
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Archie Graham (Finance Manager - UnLtd) |
Born in Sierra Leone, grew up in The Gambia and now living in the UK, Archie kick started career with PKF, (The Gambia), leaving the firm as an Audit Senior. Worked in Finace role for varying organisations in the Not-for-Profit sector. Currently serving as Finance Manger of UnLtd, Chair of the Board of Trustess for Tiata Fahodzi. Co-founded ChitChatAfrica driven by passion about various Afro-Centric conversation. Loves Basketball playing last year for the very first time with a team in the London Amateur Basketball League. |
Showcase
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AfricanFoods.co.uk |
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Sean N Obedih (Proprietor - Obedihs Enterprises Limited) |
Rwanda born and living in the UK since 2000, Sean is the founder of Obedihs Enterprises, launched YnotPlast, Britain’s first multi-ethnic first aid products which has recently been added to the NHS's list of approved suppliers. Recently won a competition which awarded him a prestigious 2 years scholarship (worth over £16,000) to study business at the University of Buckingham. |
Showcase
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YnotPlast |
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Nasreen Bhatti (Head of Involvement - London Borough of Islington) |
Born in Karachi (Pakistan), grew up in Abu Dhabi (UAE), Nasreen completed her high school education in a Roman Catholic School experiencing multi cultural society at a very early age. While working for LB Islington she also holds position as Non-Executive Director with the Berkshire East Primary Care Trust. She has gained and developed strategic level experience of corporate management & governance with 2 Health Care Boards over 8years. A keen traveller, she is embarking on a dream holiday to China next. |
Showcase
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Lana Hersak-Mullins (Area Manager- QSA Stree Creed) |
A Business studies graduate, Lana spent her first 25years in Zagreb (Croatia). Worked for 7years as a freelance journalist covering arts & popular culture. Co-founded the first Craotian movie magazine "Hollywood". Came to London in 1995 for the first time to cover the London Film Festival, fell in love with the city and 3 years later moved to London permanently.Has strong interest in community & international development completing a post graduate module on Development: Context & Practice. Currently, Area Manager of Street Cred a micro-credit project of Quaker Social Action charity working with women on low income or benefit in East London. Interested in photography, music, theatre, movies, books & travel. |
Showcase
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Estelleta Wilson (Office Manager- Fire Brigade Union) |
Jamaican born, grew up in London, Mother of two lovely boys, Esteleta has a professional background in Office Administration & Management. Currently, serving as the Office Manager for the National Fire Brigade Union having previously worked as Administrative Manager for Westminster Mind. Loves music of varying genre. | Showcase
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Nynke Brett (Networks and Support Co-ordinator - UnLtd) |
Nynke runs UnLtd Connect, a mentoring scheme connecting experienced business entrepreneurs with start up social entrepreneurs. She has a keen interest in international development, and got the travel bug early, having grown up in Indonesia, lived in Pakistan, travelled extensively in South America and most recently worked as Director of One World Broadcasting Trust, a charity promoting fair media reporting of the developing world, including Africa. A keen follower and fan of Afrobeat. | Showcase
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UnLtd Connect |
Jason Quin (London Operations Manager - UnLtd) |
Of Australian origin, Jason learned how to walk in Africa, spending his first birthday in Johannesburg (South Africa) and now living the melting pot that is London, trying and tasting as much as he can cope with (and afford of course)! He is currently the London Operations Manager at UnLtd. | Showcase
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Rene Claudel Mugenzi (Director - Interconexis) |
Rene is the director of Interconexis, a social entreprise that specialises in working with community based organisations, voluntary organisations, social enterprises, statutory services and government departments to develop innovative and practical solutions to the complex challenges facing today's social justice, community development, quality of lives, poverty alleviation, community participation and provision of services to people in need or to disadvantaged communities. | Showcase
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Interconexis |
Thomas Kell (Administrative Director - Tiata Fahodzi) |
Born in Cardiff (which is rather far from Africa) and grew up in Durham (which is even further), Thomas is the Administrative Director at Tiata Fahodzi, currently producing Ìyà-Ilé. Like everyone at Tiata Fahodzi he is delighted that the production is being featured in the inaugural Taste of Africa in London weekend. He has worked in theatre for 12 years and, as well as his work at Tiata Fahodzi, he is the Chair of Pursued by a Bear theatre company which is based in Farnham and has also had the privilege of featuring the writing of Oladipo Agboluaje recently. When he is not at his desk, Thomas enjoys music and fresh air! | Showcase
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Tiata Fahodzi |
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Layo Ogunlabi (Assistant Head Teacher ) |
Born and bred in London but of Nigerian heritage, Layo is an Assistant Head Teacher with many years of experience who thoroughly enjoys meeting fellow professionals and sharing this great city, London. Layo's free time is spent going to restaurants, reading and cooking! Layo is looking forward to finally visiting Mama Calabar, which has been recommended to her by a close friend. | Showcase
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Adewale Adeyeye (CEO - Funkro Architects Ltd & Funkro Ltd) |
Born in Ibadan, Nigeria, Ade qualified as an Architect in 2005 and gained a Masters Degree in Architecture 2007. A keen Basketball player and coach, Ade is currently embarking on his newly launched enterprise as C.E.O. of Funkro Architects Ltd, a cutting-edge, progressive, design-led professional Architectural practice and also the proprietor of Funkro Ltd, a London based sports fashion design company. | Showcase
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Funkro Architects Funkro Ltd |
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(Director - Words and Worlds) |
Originally from Martinique (French West Indies) and born in Paris, France, a multi-linguist, Anne is a Director of the language company Words and Worlds which provides cultural events, workshops, lectures and language courses. | Showcase
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(Marketing & PR Specialist - RSL Management Services) |
Ronke is a Marketing and PR specialist whose management company RSL Management Services specialises in Marketing, Brand Development and PR services for Pre Start-ups, new and growing businesses, helping them improve their brand coverage both online and offline. She also undertakes career management services for individuals, improving their resumes and cover letters as a form of career brand development. | Showcase
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RSL Management Services |
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(Director of Finance, IT & HR - UnLtd) |
A qualified Accountant of Hong Kong origin, Raymond is the Director of Finance, IT & HR for UnLtd, a charitable trust supporting social entrepreneurs. Having worked for the international NGO, Action Aid and travelling to Kenya, Malawi, Uganda and Zimbabwe, Raymond loves African cuisine (especially the Ghanian Shitu sauce and Waakye) and strongly believes the preservation of Africa's diverse culture should be on the agenda when discussing developmental issues. | Showcase
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UnLtd |
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(Proprietor - Kouture-Afrika) |
Of Nigerian origin, Lekia is very active in promoting African Fashion in London which led to the founding of Kouture-Afrika and is in the process of launching an Afro-centric fashion magazine to publish works of African fashion designers in the UK. Lekia has been featured in a number of TV shows discussing African couture in the UK and is looking forward to staging a fashion show catwalk of contemporary African designs at the Nigerian Property and Business Expo 18/19 July 09. | Showcase
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Kouture-Afrika Nigerian property and business expo 18/19 July 09 - London |
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Dan Lehner (Head of Business Development - UnLtdWorld) |
Dan is Head of Business Development at UnLtdWorld, the social network for social entrepreneurs. During his spare time Dan runs a charity, Trans Tanz, that provides transport for people living with HIV and AIDS in rural Tanzania to easily access life-saving drugs. | Showcase
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Trans
Tanz UnLtdWorld |
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Jason Mollring (Ventures Consultant - UnLtd) |
Originally from California, USA and having lived in London for several years, Jason is a Ventures Consultant at UnLtd working with social entrepreneurs to grow their organisations and achieve their business, social and environmental goals. Jason has a background in event production, the Silicon Valley technology industry and the UK social enterprise sector. A fan of Eritrean food though yet to visit Africa, Jason is looking forward to being involved and experiencing African culture in London. | Showcase
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UnLtd |
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Nick Price (Founder - Square I Media) |
Of Welsh origin and a BA graduate of Sheffield University, Nick worked in a marketing role with Vodafone before embarking on a self-funded 3 year working holiday in San Francisco, Australia and Brazil, returning home with a stunning array of footage, broadcast credits from Australia, with a positive and informed view of the world. Using his new found skills and sound business background, Nick also worked as Editor of an educational publisher specialising in CSR Communications for multinational brands and now running his own video production company, Square I Media producing new media communications. | Showcase
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Square I Media |
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(Founder - Catch A Vibe) |
Alice is the founder of Catch A Vibe, an online magazine on black arts and culture in London. This French-African media/new media specialist settled in London 7 years ago and has worked for the BBC, Red Bee Media and Sky as a Content Editor and Web Content Manager. Alice's mission is to help take African/Caribbean culture outside of the margins and bring it to the mainstream. | Showcase
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Catchavibe.co.uk Catchavibe.wordpress.com. |
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(Project Manager - FIP) |
Tana currently works as a Project Manager for FIP, a non-profit professional body that aims to improve access to value of medicines use. Her main area of work is building human resources and education capacity, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where health workforce shortages are the greatest. Tana is also a PhD candidate at the University of London doing research on health workforce development and migration issues. Has a keen interest in social enterprise and would like to set up \develoop\ someday (sooner rather than later!), a project to project networking portal for civil society, community, government, donors to minimise duplication and maximise outcomes. | Showcase
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FIP |
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(Founder - Simpacta) |
Ahmad Abu-el-ata is the founder of Simpacta, a consultancy firm that provides strategic, operational and financial planning support to organisations in the social enterprise, non-for-profit and public sectors. Ahmad has worked with a number of organisations working in diverse areas, including youth support / engagement services, social enterprise commerce, public health advocacy and healthcare / social care services. At the core of all of Ahmad and Simpacta's work is a focus on helping organisations to deliver social and / or environmental impact in a structured and effective manner. | Showcase
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(Director - Great Lakes Region) |
Born in Rwanda and now living in the UK, Henri is Director of Great Lakes Region a community interest company that specialises in working with community based organisations to save the future of families and children who presently live in deprive, poor areas of United Kingdom, ethnic minorities through education, information sharing, activites and events. | Showcase
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Great Lakes Region |
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(Co-Founder - Songhai Creative) |
Davinia is a Co-Founder of Songhai Creative ,a creative agency that offers high quality, affordable services to businesses and individuals who wish to translate their brand and values into a striking visual presence, which appeals to their target market. With a social mission to rebrand the African image in the UK by creating a strong, appealing face for the businesses and individuals who stand as representatives of Africa. | Showcase
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(Co-Founder - Songhai Creative) |
Bumi is a Co-Founder of Songhai Creative ,a creative agency that offers high quality, affordable services to businesses and individuals who wish to translate their brand and values into a striking visual presence, which appeals to their target market. With a social mission to rebrand the African image in the UK by creating a strong, appealing face for the businesses and individuals who stand as representatives of Africa. | Showcase
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| Links: | Notes: | |
| 1. | AfricanFoods.co.uk | African food delivered to anywhere in the UK |
| 2. | Tiata Fahodzi | We produce new work that constantly explores the richness and heritage of theatre sourced from people living within British African communities. Our work is aimed at an all- inclusive British audience. |
| 3. | YnotPlast | Multi-ethnic Brand of Skin toned first aid products. A fresh approach to black and asian skin care |
| 4. | Catch A Vibe | An alternative guide to black culture and going out In London |
| 5. | Kouture Afrika | Bringing together African designers here in the UK giving people of the UK a place to absorb and celebrate Couture African style |
| 6. | Africa++ | Africa++ is a network of individuals interested in contributing to the socio-economic development of Africa irrespective of where they are located in the world. |
| 7. | Afro-Caribbean Book Club (London) | A book club with an Afro-Caribbean Twist |
| 8. | Congo Cookbook | a collection of African recipes (hundreds!) from All over Africa, plus information About African Cooking and Women's Work, cuisine, culture, food, gastronomy, and history. |
| 9. | Nabuur | An online volunteering platform that links Neighbours (online volunteers) with Villages (local communities) in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Connected through Nabuur.com, Neighbours and local communities learn about each other, share ideas and find solutions to local issues. |
| 10. | Couture Hair Therapy | Couture Hair Therapy is an exciting business that creates bespoke wigs for Black and Ethnic women who have lost their hair through chemotherapy treatment. |
| 11. | OBIEASY | Best quality products at fantastic prices OBIEASY is the right place,we aim to make "Online Business Easy" for our customers |
| 12. | UnLtdWorld | UnLtdWorld is an online platform that connects social entrepreneurs and empowers the way information is exchanged within the social entrepreneurship market. |
| 13. | UnLtd | A charity which supports social entrepreneurs - people with vision, drive, commitment and passion who want to change the world for the better. We do this by providing a complete package of funding and support, to help these individuals make their ideas a reality. |
| 14. | APFIT | A non-profit organization devoted to
elevating the awareness of the positive changes that information
technology can bring to Africa while providing IT solutions to ensure
socio-economic development for all. |
| 15. | Interconexis | A social enterprise specialised in working with community based organisations, voluntary organisations, social enterprises, statutory services and government departments to develop innovative and practical solutions to the complex challenges facing today’s social justice, community development, quality of lives, poverty alleviation, community participation and provision of services to disadvantaged communities. |
| 16. | ADAP | ADAP's aim is to create greater networks, growth and sustainability amongst people of African descent, who are willing to contribute their much needed skills, experience and resources through volunteering in various projects and programmes run in the UK and Africa. |
| 17. | London Black Expressions | A meetup group that discusses topical issues affecting the black community and beyond in a warm environment, share experiences and make friends! Come and "express yourself" - all you need is an opinion! |
| 18. | Funkro Architects | Funkro Architects Ltd is a cutting-edge, progressive, design-led professional Architectural practice. We provide full Architectural services from inception to on-site observation and completion. |
| 19. | Funkro Ltd | A Sports Fashion Design company that is more of a culture than just a design label. It is a culture of creativity, of understanding and having the wisdom to combine these great attributes to produce distinctive sports fashion garments, footwear and merchandises; ones that are truly unique to individual customer. |
| 20. | RSL Management Services | RSL Management Services is a management company specialising in Marketing, Brand Development and PR services for Pre Start-ups, new and growing businesses. |
| 21. | Nigerian Property and Business Expo 18/19 July 09 - London | Showcasing LIVE in London, the best landed properties and most active businesses trading in Nigeria today. The largest dedicated Nigerian landed property and business investment event held in the UK is scheduled to launch at the Alexandra Palace, london, 18th - 19th july, 2009 |
| 22. | Trans Tanz | A charitable organisation which provides transport for people living with HIV and AIDS in rural Tanzania to easily access life-saving drugs. |
| 23. | Great Lakes Region | The Great Lakes Region is a not for profit organisation which was founded in 2008 to serve as a support network in promoting Black Welfare in UK. Through its events, promotions, business and leadership forums one of its goal is to assistin developing economic wealth in the African-Caribbean community. |
| Announcements | |||
| Submitted By: | Message / Announcement: | Please reply to contact: | |
| 1. | Sean N Obedih | Looking for African Independent Film makers, do you know of any who could be interested in getting their Films showcased? | - Obedihs@YnotPlast.co.uk |
| 2. | Archie | ADAP are looking for Registered Doctors and Nurses of African descent living in the UK who are able to volunteer for 3 weeks this summer (15-Jun to 8 Jul '09) in the beautiful country of Ghana (Travel & Accommodation expenses paid for). | -enquiries@adap.org.uk (quoting "Ghana 2009) |
| 3. | Anne de Lepine | For all your French, Spanish, and Arabic courses and workshops needs please get in touch | 07526.697.201 |
| 4. | Lekia Lee | Calling all African-inspired designers, Make-up artist, Hair-stylist, Set designers and Volunteers. Kouture Afrika is staging a fashion show at the Alexandra Palace as part of the African Exhibitions show. We will also be casting for models soon so watch this space. | If you are interested please send email with contact details and area of expertise to info@kouture-afrika.com. You can also visit and register at www.kouture-afrika.com |
| Comments: | |||
| 1. | Layo Ogunlabi | Mama Calabar has been recommended to me by a close friend. I look forward to finally visiting it! | |
| 2. | Adewale Adeyeye | This is panning out to be a great event. Promoting 'Afro-centric activities in London' is long overdue. I particularly look forward to meeting people that support, organise or are showcasing their events / products / services / business etc. over the 3 day period. | |
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