In partnership with The Africa Centre, this special LGBT+ History Month programme is dedicated to celebrating and amplifying the voices, talent, and experiences of Black LGBTQ+ people.
With a series of culturally immersive events, including film screenings, panel discussions, and creative workshops, FUBU creates a space for connection, expression, and community empowerment, where members can explore the intersections of Blackness and queerness, embrace shared heritage, and promote understanding and solidarity across both identities.
Read on to find out what events are coming up in our programme at The Africa Centre.
Queer Kizomba 6-Week Course
Following the successful 6-week progressive course at the Centre, Queer Kizomba returns for another 6-week takeover in Southwark!
This special series offers a welcoming space to explore the beautiful rhythms and sensual movements of Kizomba, reimagined through a queer and inclusive lens, all while learning the fundamentals of this Angolan dance style and music genre, from its signature steps to its cultural significance.
When: Every Wednesday from 5 February to Friday 14 March
Time: 7-10pm
Tickets: Free
Book: Link TBC
Love, Loss and Identity – Exploring Black Queer Narratives
We invite Like Water Like Sea author, Olumide Popoola, for an in-conversation with Troy Onyango as they delve deeper into her new book with an open Q&A to the audience at the end. This powerful novel explores themes of mental health, self-discovery, sexuality, love, and complex family dynamics.
Date: Saturday 8 February
Time: 3-5pm
Tickets: Free
Book: Via Eventbrite
Writing Club for Black LGBTQ+ Writers
Aude Konan, an award-winning novelist and screenwriter, returns for another writing session aimed to create a space where you can tap into their creativity, try new ideas, find inspiration with unique and thought-provoking writing prompts, and get the advice you need to move forward in your creative writing practice.
This session is open to all writers of African or Caribbean descent, regardless of experience or age.
Date: Saturday 15 February
Time: 3-5pm
Tickets: Free
Book: Via Eventbrite
Queerness and Cultural Memory in Africa (online)
An online event and discussion highlighting Queer African archives and heritage projects led by practitioners who research and document LGBTQ+ histories on the continent.
Speakers include Awo Dufie, the collective Qintu Collab, and the archives Arquivo de Identidade Angolana and Kyky Archives, respectively.
Date: Saturday 27 February
Time: 6-8pm
Tickets: Free
Book: Via Eventbrite
We have several more events to announce as part of the programme. Keep an eye out on this page for updates and on our socials.