We kick-off the festival with the first of a series of literary salons discussing key Somali language texts together with a stellar array of poets and authors including Somali-Glaswegian Poet Buurmaax Yare, the brilliantly stunning Londoner Caasha Luul, the inimitable Finish-Somali writer, journalist and translator Hassan Mohamed Alto and many more. Book tickets using the […]

Habeenka Dhaqanka is an evening celebrating culture with live music, film, dance, spoken word and good company including the legendary Dur-Dur Band, Anab Uud Dance Troupe, resident Numbi Arts poets Sai Murray, Sam Elmi and Elmi Ali. Plus a special appearance from British Somali boxing sensation Ramla Ali, Mohammed Yusef and Abdisalam Hereri. Book tickets […]

This workshop is an exclusive women’s event designed for people of any cultural background. Inside the beautiful and intimate Root 25 Cafe, we will host discussions around faith and the meaning of justice and allyship considering the plight of Uyghur peoples and centering the many other oppressed communities across the world fighting for justice. We […]

The relationship between Somali Cinema and the pristine landscapes that make up the Somali Geography makes for a rich narrative and visual history. Somali Cinema, like Somali Culture, is steeped in Natural Symbolism. Join us at Shoreditch House for a screening of two films followed by what will be a thoughtful discussion around Somali filmography, […]