Creators Mix’ A new initiative celebrating the emerging vibrant African creative community in the Northeast of England is launching its first-ever “Creators’ Mix” event.
Created by UK-based multi-hyphenate artist, author, and certified life coach, Teinye Boyle, this pioneering gathering aims to connect UK-based African creators (Afro-creators) working across film, art, music, fashion, literature, culture, and new media.
Creators’ Mix is an Afro-diasporic collective and regional mixer series which serves as one of the sub-events of the ‘AFRI-BALL’ – a cultural, charity and community platform showcasing the best of Africa to the world.
The mission of the Creators’ Mix series is to provide a dedicated regional platform for African creators and their allies to connect, collaborate and create across the United Kingdom. The inaugural Northeast edition will take place on 8 November 2025, at 1:00pm at the Newcastle Arts Centre.
The event will feature a dynamic lineup, including an open mic session, a panel discussion, a live podcast recording, networking opportunities, and an “Art X” corner for exhibitions. The event will be anchored by Kenyan-British Master of Ceremonies SherryJayne and Nigerian-British podcaster Daps.
The distinguished panel features:
• Dr Claire Ogah: Digital and wearable artist, cultural storyteller.
• Tolu’ A. Akinyemi: Award-winning Nigerian-British author of 23 books.
• Lamin Gibba: Gambian fashion designer.
• Sushi Sound: British-Nigerian DJ and events creator.
• Tumi Sotire: Leading dyspraxia advocate and international neurodiversity speaker.
The event prides itself as a cultural collective with an ‘Afro-vibrant’ dress code.
Tickets are now sold out.