by africanactivities | Nov 7, 2025 | Nightjar, Uncategorized
The room was packed with young people and community members all getting stuck in — drumming, stamping Adinkra symbols, and sharing big smiles and even bigger rhythms. The energy was real. The session took place at Wessex Hall, Southampton University, as part of their...
by africanactivities | Oct 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
Nightjar Youth at BBAM Festival BHAM Festival was full of rhythm, colour, and conversation as Nightjar Youth joined the celebrations to share drums, creativity, and connection. Our team brought the Nightjar sculpture — a symbol of movement, freedom, and belonging —...
by africanactivities | Aug 26, 2025 | Nightjar
Nightjar dusk walk with Maxwell Ayamba We were delighted to welcome environmental campaigner Maxwell Ayamba to the New Forest for a Nightjar evening walk, hosted with colleagues from the New Forest National Park Authority. Joining Maxwell were Kwame Bakoji-Hume,...
by africanactivities | Aug 24, 2025 | Nightjar
Launching Nightjar Youth Work Nightjar is growing — and young people are at its heart. We’re thrilled to launch our new Youth Board, led by Nayah, to help guide Nightjar’s future. Alongside this, we are beginning three...
by africanactivities | Aug 18, 2025 | Nightjar
This summer, Nightjar took to the road, travelling from Thrive Festival to the New Forest Show, from the Mela to Camp Bestival. Everywhere we went, people joined us to drum, dance, and share stories. Highlights included: Families at the New Forest Show telling us “we...
by africanactivities | Apr 14, 2025 | Nightjar
Exhibition & Nightjar Launch When we opened the doors to the Nightjar exhibition at SPUD, we hoped it would spark conversation. What happened went far beyond our hopes. Visitors told us: “It was the best exhibition opening we’ve ever been to.” “For the first time,...
by africanactivities | Oct 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
As we begin our collaboration with museums to examine their African collections, we run into familiar challenges. Geography, music, and art don’t fit neatly into the borders most people associate with Africa. These borders—lines on maps that now divide countries—were...
by africanactivities | Oct 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
There’s a story I’ve been reluctant to tell. It’s a narrative that doesn’t quite fit the image many have of Africa, of the “orphan in need” or the “lucky child” who found their way into Western-funded care. But the truth is, there’s more to our...
by africanactivities | Aug 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
What an incredible experience we had at Camp Bestival this year! For the first time, African Activities took to the main stage—and what a moment it was! We couldn’t be more thrilled to have had the opportunity to share our culture, music, and creativity with so...
by africanactivities | Apr 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
In the dynamic realm of team building workshops for small groups, finding activities that truly energize and unite participants can be a challenge. However, there’s one powerful tool that stands out: West African drumming. This immersive experience not only...
by africanactivities | Feb 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
At African Activities CIC, we’ve long embraced the profound therapeutic benefits of drumming, witnessing its transformative effects on individuals of all ages. From children to adults and seniors, the healing power of drumming is remarkable. Drumming for...
by africanactivities | Jan 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
Priory Road Lunch Club, Southampton Kwame commits to deliver 3 free community based workshops each term. Its always a delight and always reminds us why we do what we do, sadly as we have got busier the opportunities to work in the community have reduced. As a...
