TV
series looking at the forgotten kingdoms on the African
continent. This exciting documentary is presented by
British art historian Dr
Gus Casely-Hayford. The
last episode will be looking at the Kingdom
of Benin.
Date:
26th January 2010 Time:
9pm BBC Four (catch missed episodes on BBC
iPlayer) Info: BBC
micro site
'Mrs. Mandela' Followed by 'The
Real Winnie Mandela'
Mrs. Mandela portrayed by
Sophie Okonedo
is bound to be a powerful performance of this controversial
character. This fact based drama shot on location
in South Africa gives us a rare glimpse into the trials
of one of the most famous political couples in the
world.
The film will be followed
by a documentary charting the life of Winnie
Mandela.
An exhibition of photographs by
Jessica Kendall from one of the many African themed
circuses which toured Europe in 2008.
Date:21st
January - 27th March 2010 Time:10.30am
- 5pm Venue:Brunei
Gallery, SOAS, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square,
London, WC1H 0XG Tickets:Free Info: SOAS
website
Africa
Cup of Nations screenings
On 28th January, the Ghanaian
“Black Stars” and the Nigerian
“Super Eagles” battle it
out in the semi-finals to win a place in the
finals against either the Algerian “Desert
Foxes” or the Egyptian “Pharaohs”.
This will definitely be a battle of North against
West. Whoever you support, join us for all matches!
If you are looking for a
family friendly environment to enjoy the Africa
Cup of Nations, look no further than Rich Mix
and Juno Bar, with screenings of the semi-final
and final on large screens.
'African Comedy Show', is
the only comedy show hosted in the UK, USA and
Africa which is based on bringing comedy entertainment
to professional Africans in the UK. Headlining
will be: Okay Bakassi, Elenu, Seyilaw, Buchi,
Kevin Jay, Helen Paul and many more. Check below for
your chance to win tickets to this event.
Date:6th
February 2010 Time:
6pm Venue:
Friends House (opp. Euston Station) 173-177
Euston Road London NW1 2BJ Info:www.Africancomedyshow.tv
(Check here
for Manchester date)
Eddie
Kadi Comedy Show
An audience with Eddie Kadi Live, in the main
O2 Arena with special guests. Expect the finest
British comedy genius to make you laugh till
it hurts.
Date:4th
September 2010 Time:
8pm Venue:
The O2 Arena, Millennium Way, London Tickets:
£20 - £50 (VIP) Info:Eddie
Kadie Website
Hurry
for your tickets!
Competition!!!
Pair
of tickets up for grabs.
For
your chance to be at the 'African Comedy' Show
on 6th February, answer this:
Qu)
Who produces the African Comedy Show?
Send
your answers to outofafrica@hatchevents.com
with the subject line 'African
Comedy' by Tuesday 2nd February 2010.
