AFRIBALL made a powerful and unforgettable debut on Saturday, 30th May 2026, at the iconic Assembly Rooms, Newcastle, marking its maiden edition as a bold new cultural platform celebrating African excellence, creativity, and influence across the UK. Held under the theme “Culturally Loud,” the inaugural event brought together distinguished leaders, innovators, and creatives from across… Continue reading Dame Chi Onwurah, Dr King Smade and Dr Rex Tonye Idaminabo Receive the 2026 AFRIBALL Lifetime Achievement Awards at Historic Maiden Edition
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This Is Our City: Tolu’ A. Akinyemi’s Ode to Newcastle Comes to Life on Screen
Award-winning poet, in an enthralling blend of poetry and film, captures the collective identity of Newcastle. The Nigerian British author, Tolu’ A. Akinyemi, renowned for his poetic works, has released an audio-visual tribute to Newcastle, This Is Our City, that stirs the emotions. Published in his poetry collection, Home in Motion in 2025 by The… Continue reading This Is Our City: Tolu’ A. Akinyemi’s Ode to Newcastle Comes to Life on Screen