The Spirit
Of Africa
An Evening of Africulture
Showcasing African cultural heritage at its best in Scotland
Saturday 29th April 2023
6.00pm – 11.00pm with carriages at 11.15pm
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
International School Aberdeen
Join us for the ultimate celebration of the African heritage.
The Africulture Network, in partnership with International School Aberdeen (ISA) is delighted to bring an evening event showcasing the rich and diverse culture of Africa to Aberdeen at our brand-new Scottish event.
The event will showcase the diverse cultural traditions, talent, natural resources, and heritage of this great continent through a vibrant educational evening accompanied by a fusion of African and Scottish cuisine.
What to expect
Experience Africa in a unique way and enjoy a jam-packed evening of vibrant entertainment and first-class hospitality.
Featuring…
THE ABERDEEN AFRICA CHOIR
Enjoy a performance from a local talented group formed in January 2006 creating joy and happiness from their music.
A fusion of African and Scottish cuisine, brought to you by Gìdí Grill Restaurant
SHONA CHOIR
A Scottish and African storytelling dance and music group based in Edinburgh who will take you on a journey through Africa.
AFRICAN FASHION SHOW
Models showcasing the vibrant textures of regional dress from across the African continent.
TALKING DRUMMER
This traditional artform is an hourglass-shaped drum from West Africa which mimics the tone and prosody of human speech.
YOLANDA BROWN OBE
The talented, award-winning reggae, jazz, and soul artist will be performing live!
A truly magical evening
We are still on a high and well and truly blown away from Saturday evening!
As you can see from the photos, The Africulture team certainly set the bar high, and we are so proud. The Spirit of Africa was truly magical, and we are extremely grateful that we took the opportunity to highlight the rich history and culture of the African continent.
A huge thank you to our proud partners, sponsors, and supporters – we are so happy you were part of our first Africulture story.
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Our goal…
…is for you to leave our event with a new vision of Africa.
We want to improve the cultural diversity in Scotland by celebrating the socio historical connection between Africa and Scotland in an educating, empowering and exciting manner.
Educate. Empower. Excite.
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You can also contact us for more information on The Spirit of Africa event by email: [email protected]