African Peoples Advocacy cordially invites you to
The 1st African Diaspora Summer Festival
When: Friday 2nd August 2013, 5pm -10pm
Where: Amnesty International Human Rights Action Centre, 17-25 New Inn Yard, London EC2A 3EA (nearest underground: Old Street)
The Festival Will Feature:
- A screening of the multi-award winning documentary Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai
- An exquisite 3-course dinner by renowned African caterers Maestro Bar Restaurant
- Uplifting performances by the wonderful band Yaaba Funk
- A debate on the topic “The Vision of the African Diaspora for Africa in the 21st Century”
Debaters:
- Rolake Akinkugbe – Head of Energy Research at Ecobank
- Sylvie Aboa-Bradwell – Founder and Director, African Peoples Advocacy
- Washington Kapapiro – Chairman, Association for African Owned Enterprises
SPECIAL DEBATER–Oba Nsugbe QC, Head of Chambers, Pump Court Chambers
MC: HENRY BONSU – Journalist and Director,Colourful Radio
SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR–HRH Queen Naa Tsotsoo Soyoo I of Ghana
Tickets: £75 Early Bird: £50 Offer ends on 20th July
Tickets http://africandiasporasummerfestival.eventbrite.co.uk (payment by credit or debit card)
Enquiries and payment by cheque or bank transfer: Please e-mail info@apadvocacy.org or call (+44) (0) 1634 5736 19
Please note: Registration begins at 5pm, doors will close at 5.55pm so that the screening of the documentary can start at 6pm PROMPT)
