The Afro-European Sessions

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The Afro-European Sessions is an invitation to explore the rich and complex Afro-European experience. How do you create a sense of home while balancing two cultures? This is the central question posed by the new VPRO documentary series The Afro-European, which also forms the multidisciplinary program of this event. Join us for an inspiring evening of interactive talks, film, art, a bookstore, music and food, curated by OSCAM, Omek, Bijlmer Bookstore and VPRO. Join us at the Bovenzaal or Kelder in Paradiso. Please note: End time as mentioned is an indication and could change.

The Afro-European Sessions

Location

Paradiso

Weteringschans 6-8

1017 SG Amsterdam

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Programme: 18:00 – Doors open

Come early to visit the exhibition curated by OSCAM, check the book corner curated by Bijlmer Bookstore, enjoy delicious Nigerian food by Obalade and connect with other attendees.

19:00 – Chapter 1: Stories of Home

Panel discussion and Q&A with Nigerian-British-Dutch and host of the Afro-European series Ikenna Azuike, Caribbean-Dutch film director Soraya Pol. Moderated by Rwandan-Dutch author Munganyende. And a special performance to be announced soon.

20:30 – Interlude

Visit the exhibition, check the book corner, enjoy delicious food and connect with other attendees while enjoying a diasporic musical journey by Ghanaan-Dutch YŮSU.

21:00 – Chapter 2: Stories of Expression

Panel discussion and Q&A with actor and storyteller Ghanean-Dutch Akwasi, Nigerian-Dutch photographer Coco Olakunle and Eritrean-Dutch city counselor Milka Yemane. Moderated by Guinean-American Kemo Camara, founder of Omek. 22:00 – Explore, network and dance to great music by YŮSU.

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