Highlights of the African Jambalaya show

Posted on February 16, 2013 by africanrenaissancetheatre

African Jambalaya was an awesome spectacle-filled event. Check out highlights from the show.

King Sunny Ade

Posted on February 5, 2013 by africanrenaissancetheatre

Nothing like a good old African classic! Enjoy folks.

King Sunny Adé, born in 1946, is a popular nigerian performer of jùjú music. He had many comebacks in his career and is maybe one of the most influental african musicians ever! Listen to his great one called “Mo Ti Mo”:

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Ladies and gentlemen: The African Renaissance!

Posted on January 31, 2013 by africanrenaissancetheatre

Concept: Africa Ukoh. Design: Etubi Onucheyo

An African Renaissance: sneak peek (v)

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An African Renaissance: sneak peek (iv)

Posted on January 27, 2013 by africanrenaissancetheatre

An African Renaissance: sneak peek (iii)

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An African Renaissance: sneak peek (ii)

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An African Renaissance: sneak peek (i)

Posted on January 24, 2013 by africanrenaissancetheatre

African Jambalaya: official press release

Posted on January 3, 2013 by africanrenaissancetheatre

Contact:
Tel: +44 (0) 7958165107
Email: afjam@damwin.co.uk
Website: http://www.africanjambalaya.com/

Damwin Media Announces the Date for ‘African Jambalaya’ – The Afro-beats Fairytale

On January 1st, 2013 Damwin Media announced the dates for ‘African Jambalaya’, an African themed showcase. The event would be held on January 26, 2013 at SYNC LONDON – 361 High Street Stratford, London, E15 4OZ. The evening promises to be a mix of diverse African culture with entertainment variety consisting of dance, music, poetry and drama among others.

About Damwin Media
Two young graduates from Brunel University have formed an alliance by creating a company called Damwin Media to create an Afro-beats theatre production called ‘African Jambalaya’ (An Afrobeats fairytale) The company has collaborated with different organisation like ‘Imperial Dynasty’ and ‘Smart Promo/SIP’ and worked on projects like Africa Unplugged amongst others.

On this project they have collaborated with a modern theatre group ‘Silhouettez in the Dark’ to create the first ever Afro-beats fairytale in theatres in order to highlight upcoming talent to the world.

About the Show
King Diamond (Desmond Elliot) strikes up a deal with ‘Oba Toh Badt’ (Adot Comedian) the most feared Babalawo of the land to save his daughter from her ashewo ways. Come and see the wahala that happens next!!!

Multi Award winning artist ‘Wande Coal’, Nigerian actor and director ‘Desmond Elliot’ along with the YouTube sensation ‘Adot Comedian’ and New comer ‘June Ubi’ are just a few names that will be taking part in this production.

Tickets can be purchased from ‘Ticketmania’ on 0208 555 0044 or http://www.ticketmania.co.uk Each ticket costs £25 but early bird tickets are £20

Neo-traditional African Architecture at NAFEST 2012 (exteriors)

Posted on December 31, 2012 by africanrenaissancetheatre

To wrap up 2012 we have delightful pictures of modern design traditional African architecture as displayed at the 2012 National Festival (NAFEST) in Nigeria. All photos taken by Africa Ukoh.