African Heritage & Culture events in Sheffield
Sheffield has a wide range of ‘African Heritage’ themed cultural events on offer throughout the year. Whether you want to be empowered, educated or entertained, there's something for everyone to enjoy. From fascinating talks, thought-provoking words and images, to music that will get your blood pumping and feet tapping – Sheffield has it all!
Events listed here are collated by the African Heritage Culture Forum, who work in partnership with organisations across Sheffield to help raise awareness, educate and support the recognition of the city’s diverse history and African heritage culture.
For more information visit their website here: www.africanheritage.org.uk
African Heritage & Culture events
Florence Adooni
Florence Adooni, born in Kumasi to Frafra parents, blends northern Ghanaian tradition with soulful vocals. She has toured across West Africa and Europe and now brings her performance to Sheffield.
Joycelyn Longdon: Natural Connection (Festival of Debate)
Join researcher and educator Joycelyn Longdon as she discusses 'Natural Connection', her deeply researched exploration of environmental justice, community wisdom, and the many ways we can drive positive change.
Kehinde Andrews: Nobody Can Give You Freedom
Malcolm X is a titanic figure in political history, but also one of the most misunderstood. Kehinde Andrews argues that in a world shaken by decades of injustice and racism, Malcolm’s political mission is more urgent than ever.
Maona Art: Kumba Short Film Programme + Q&A
Kumba is a dynamic African short film cinema program that serves as a bridge to home, transcending borders to connect African and Diaspora communities. It celebrates identity, culture, and heritage through the powerful medium of film.
Magic of Motown
The Magic of Motown has been seen by over one million people and it is no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history.
Site Gallery: Slambarz Takeover
Join Slambarz artists for an exciting live performance inspired by Site Gallery’s current exhibition Subjects of State, Labours of Love.
Rebirth of Mother Earth: To Act Or Not To Act? Partnered with Festival of Debate
This newly-devised performance from the Utopia Community Ensemble highlights the untold stories of ordinary ‘champions’ around the world who are creating change in their local environments and communities.
Songhoy Blues Live: Héritage Sur Scène
Experience the dynamic sound of Songhoy Blues, a Malian genre-blending group, as they bring their fusion of desert blues, rock, and funk to Sheffield.
Good For Them Kiki
Considered by many to be a follow-up to the landmark film Paris is Burning (1990), Kiki revisits New York’s still-thriving house and ball culture a generation later.
Comrade Tambo's London Recruits + Q&A
Winner of Best Documentary at the Johannesburg Film Festival 2024 Comrade’s Tambo London Recruits unfolds, after decades of secrecy, a journey of espionage with those who risked it all in taking on one of the 20th century’s most feared and brutal regimes.
