What sort of vibe can I expect?

Wura will be a fun and family-friendly experience for all ages - for adults to remember nostalgic children's songs or learn about a new culture and for children of all ages to be immersed in West African culture through song, stories and dance. There will be lots of opportunity for all to join in!

Is this just for West Africans?

Absolutely not! Wura is a celebration of West African childhood and culture, come one and all!

Wura is a family event aimed at young children for all ages to enjoy. Tickets are for adults and children, so rather than come alone find a family to tag along with!

What does 'Wura' mean?

Wura means gold in the Yoruba language, spoken in West Africa; primarily in Southwestern Nigeria, Benin and Togo and as far as migrated communities in Ghana, Sierra Leone and The Gambia. It's a reminder that West African childhood culture; our songs and stories are golden and should be treasured.

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WÚRÀ! A Celebration of West African Childhood

Name: WÚRÀ! A Celebration of West African Childhood
Start: 2025-10-25T11:30:00+01:00
End: 2025-10-25T13:00:00+01:00
Location: The Africa Centre

By KeleNna Productions

Celebrate West African childhood at WÚRÀ; a family event with music, dance & storytelling hosted by singer Dinachi and author Chibundu Onuzo

Location

The Africa Centre

66 Great Suffolk Street London SE1 0BL United Kingdom

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11:30AM Show

2PM Show

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Craft and Games

Dinachi

For littles, a welcome themed craft activity for you and your little ones to create a little keepsake for you to remember your afternoon at the Africa Centre. For older kids, try out some traditional...

12:00 PM - 12:10 PM

Hellos and Rhyme Time

Dinachi

Chibundu Onuzo

Say hello and make some new friends with a rhyming children's song and dance from Southwestern Nigeria.

12:10 PM - 12:30 PM

Songs from West Africa

Dinachi

Chibundu Onuzo

Sing-along songs from West Africa with our 4-person band, including popular childhood songs such as 'Bata mi a dun ko ko ka' from Yoruba land, 'Akwukwo na-ato uto' from Igbo land, 'Dede ku de' from H...

12:30 PM - 12:45 PM

Story Time

Dinachi

Interactive story time with tales of the crafty tortoise from Igbo land.

12:45 PM - 1:00 PM

Goodbye Song

Dinachi

Chibundu Onuzo

Learn to say goodbye in West African languages with a popular goodbye song.

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1 hour, 30 minutes
under 18 with parent or legal guardian
In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 10 days before event

About this event

Community • Heritage

Wura: A Celebration of West African Childhood

As part of Black History Month, come and join sisters - singer and songrwiter, Dinachi, and award-winning author, Chibundu Onuzo - at The Africa Centre for Wura! A vibrant family-friendly afternoon celebrating the beauty and joy of childhood in West Africa. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and traditions of the region through music, dance, storytelling, and more. This in-person event promises to be a memorable experience for all ages. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to enjoy and remember whilst sharing West African culture and heritage with our children.

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KeleNna Productions

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