Panel Discussion Hidden Histories The Importance of Herstory

Mansa harts hosts a spectacular evening with a stellar line up at The Africa Centre. A panel of great women moderated by Ayo Wallace: Poet, Community Activist with extensive community organising and Grants Giving experience. Ayo has been a part of African Union and European Union policy recommendations to Heads of State and continues to advocate for diaspora communities representing their unique views in spaces they are often overlooked.

Co host Nat Nye; co founder of Mansa Harts is known for his wizardry in penmanship. The Lyrical Alchemists E.P is a masterpiece still serenading radio airwaves since its release in 2015. He has hosted and performed in many prestigious venues such as the British Library, V&A , Tate Museum and Private Reception for Princess Anne. Nat Nye is a prolific researcher and champions African History through poetry and Events.

Panelists;

Dr Michelle Yaa Assantewa
Author of Top Selling book Elijah, Founder of Publishing house Way Wve Words and Founder of the highly successful and growing Annual Osun River Festival UK.

Nzingha Assata
Champion of Women since the 1980s, co founder of many groups such as the Harriet Tubman sisters women’s group in Balham. Nzingha wrote the game changing book Women in the Garvey Movement.

Diane Ifode,
Entrepreneur, founder of The Kick Back; Connecting Black and Mixed Race Professionals. Made Events; Themed Day Events for Adults and the Mobility Bridge. Diane is an avid history buff. Alongside her entrepreneurial journey, she is constantly learning about African History and sharing her studies through social media.

Shezal Laing
Former Director at Brixton Splash Festival , Powerhouse Shezal has championed the African Enslavement Remembrance during the Month of August at the prominent Trafalgar Square.
Founder of Sankofa Day, Shezal recognises this day that UNESCO introduced in 1998 commemorating the beginning of the Haitian revolution.

The talk will be held at the top floor of the Africa Centre.