Poetry Meets Art - Kwanzaa Special

“The iron never takes advice from the hammer” - Congolese proverb

Brothas and Sistas, Family and Friends of Justice, Peace and Truth are you ready to take a firm, uncompromising and solid stand for Congo? Do you want to see this beautiful nation take control of its minerals and profit from them? Do you want to know the truth about where the minerals that power your phone, laptop, car comes from? How about why Congo’s genocide is heavily unreported….? If the answer is yes then join in as we celebrate our second to last event of what has been a great year and look towards the principles of Kwanzaa for empowerment and action.

Artist
Nebula Nebula

Music from…..
Sid Mercutio

Performances from……

Aunty and Elder Dimela Yekwai…..
Storyteller, author, legendary poet and spoken word artist who set the foundations and paved the way for many performers now! Make sure you’re here to hear her many words of wisdom and guidance as she tells HERstory with cleverly put together prose that reconnects you to the very essence of SELF!

Malik Sankara…..
Get to know, get to know, get to know!! This true star on the rise is not only a writer but also a multi-talented spoken word artist and diverse rapper whose material is a reflection on society and Self. His delivery is distinct, unique and flawless but don’t get too comfortable with this because Sankara is also unpredictable and effortlessly keeps audiences in suspense!

Matt Matthews…..
Make way make way and prepare your higher Self for the words and riddims of this superb spoken word artist!.Positivity and word, sound, power has a new face and this is it! This performer has been gracing more and more stages all over the place and once you see him in action you’ll see why for yourself - uplifting vibrations delivered with a smooth and suave confidence that allows the words to sink in and take root. Get ready….

Presentations from
Francois Auset - Universal Roots CIC
Isis Amlak - UN Decade For People of African Descent

Vegan food on sale - only £4 per plate and 10% off all money goes to Panzi Hospital in Eastern Congo.