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

Black History Month 2024 Film Festival

In celebration of Black History Month 2024, Showroom Cinema celebrates the strength, creativity, and resilience of the Black and POC community.

05 Oct 2024 - 02 Nov 2024

Black History for Every Day of the Year – David Olusoga and Yinka Olusoga In conversation with Professor Hugo Dobson

A unique and vital celebration of Black history, sweeping across the world from ancient times to the modern day with David Olusoga and Yinka Olusoga.

02 Nov 2024 15:00

The Princess and the Frog

The Princess and the Frog is a 2009 Disney animation which is notable for featuring the lead character - Princess Tiana - who was Disney's first black princess.

02 Nov 2024 13:00 - 15:30

Home & Away: Somali Poetry from Britain and Somaliland

Poetry has been a vital way of preserving Somali history, culture and identity. But a new generation of Somali diaspora poets is choosing to write in the languages of where they live.

03 Nov 2024 14:00

Sheffield Stories: Caribbean Footsteps

This new exhibition celebrates the many ways that people of African Caribbean heritage have contributed to Sheffield life.

10 May 2024 - 31 Jan 2025
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