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
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.
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.
The Stories That Women Tell
Jacqueline Crooks, Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi & Cheryl Martin in conversation with Désirée Reynolds.
La Rumba: Nubiyan Twist Soundsystem & Aroop Roy
La Rumba x Phonetics bring Nubiyan Twist's NT Soundsystem and Aroop Roy to Sidney & Matilda on Saturday 18th October.
My Father's Shadow
Fola is an enigmatic figure in his sons' lives. As they traverse Lagos, Remi, and Akin begin to understand him as a person, and the sacrifices he has made for them.
Jungle Juice
Join Wize Up Artworks for their Black History Month Fundraiser on Saturday 18 October.
On Community, Solidarity and Burnout – Preeti Dhillon, Tawseef Khan, Evie Muir
Explore important issues of solidarity, activism and burnout with a panel of outstanding writers.
Otis Mensah
Jazz At The Lescar are really excited to present a unique and intimate performance by British-born, Berlin-based artist Otis Mensah featuring a full band.
The Pharcyde
The Pharcyde bring the 30th anniversary of Labcabincalifornia to Sheffield.
Diverse Islands: British and Irish Multiculturalism
Kieran Connell, Emer O’Neill & Charlotte Rea-Patel in conversation with John Siddique.
