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
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
West End mega-hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, comes to the Lyceum as part of its first ever UK and Ireland tour.
Home Making
Home Making explores how making, play, learning and cooperation can forge a sense of purpose, belonging, and respite in times of change and uncertainty.
Babatunde Aleshe
Star of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here and Taskmaster, Babatunde Aleshe returns to Sheffield after selling out his last show with there, in minutes!
Far Gone
“If I invited you to come with me on a journey, a story, will you come with me?” Northern Uganda. When Okumu’s village is attacked by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), he and his brother’s lives are changed forever.
Blade
Wesley Snipes stars as the tortured soul Blade – half man, half immortal.
The Watermelon Woman
The Watermelon Woman’ was the name given to the mythical Fae Richards, a beautiful yet elusive black Actress from the 1930s. In all her films, it was her only billing, why should that be? It is a mystery that perplexes Cheryl, a young black filmmaker.
Nsebe by SCAPA
Music and visuals made with some of Accra’s most talented artists. Created by SCAPA, a Ghanaian-British musician, Nsebe is the inception of an exciting new Afro-Electro genre.
Sheffield Celebrates Black History Month
Expect to be entertained, informed and delighted by a powerful mix of music, performance, food, fashion and storytelling
Black History Month: A Touch of Black Health
A Touch of Black Health is an immersive, community-led Black History Month programme designed to explore and honour the full spectrum of Black Health: Physical, Mental, Financial, Environmental, and Social.
Sheffield Jazz Double Bill: The Pocket Ellington/Vimala Row
Double bill featuring a classic Ellington sound followed by award-winning singer Vimala Rowe, a major talent on the British jazz scene.
