In Conversation with BHM founder Akyaaba Addai-Sebo| Eric Owusu of Jembaa Groove live| Get your discount from Akoma Skincare| UK & Ghana events
Happy October and Happy Black History Month to you! We are celebrating this month by spotlighting Ghanaians that have left their mark on Britain. We have an exclusive interview with Black History Month founder Akyaaba Addai-Sebo. Check out our profiles of more Ghanaians that we will be showcasing throughout the month and some October events.
Meeting Akyaaba Addai-Sebo
I had the pleasure of meeting BHM founder Akyaaba Addai-Sebo earlier this year and learning more about the iconic 60s and 70s Pan-African leaders that mentored him. During the chat, Akyaaba explained the inspiration behind developing Black History Month. Hit the button below to listen to part 1.
Meet multi-disciplinary artist Larry Achiampong who created a Pan-African themed installation at Westminster Tube Station in 2019, changing the famous blue and red London Underground colours for the first time in 114 years. Hit the button below to see more profiles. We will be updating the list over the course of the month.
Jembaa Groove performed live at the Hootanany Brixton and AKADi Magazine went to the gig to see the band in action. Jembaa Groove is an Afro-Soul seven-piece band with vocalist and percussionist Eric Owusu and Yannick Nolting. Hit the image to see the band in action and hit the button to watch a clip of the show.
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The sixth edition of Pa Gya! - a Literary Festival in Accra returns from 14 - 16 October at the Goethe-Institut Ghana in Cantonments, Accra. This in-person and online event is run by Writers Project of Ghana. If you can't attend, click the button below to join the live stream.
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