Fumbo, Names, Traditions, and Meanings

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Amani Creatives

A free, drop-in celebration event. Sharing the stories of the African diaspora in the North West, the event features a tour of the exhibition, live Kora, global Latin sounds from Ubuntu Band, Afro-jazz from the Afrika Band, family-friendly African doll crafting with Gloria Saya, and African dance from Godfrey Pambalipe.

Also, a children’s book reading by Medulla from the specially created book Ndjoku: A Name With A Story,

Plus free delicious African food from Dove Food & Spice. The exhibition runs until Friday 31 October. Don’t miss it!

Plan your visit

St Peter's Square
Manchester,
Greater Manchester,
M2 5PD

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Mon
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun
Closed

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