Poetic Temple x The Africa Centre

Join us every 2nd Wednesday of the month at The Africa Centre for our monthly Poetry Evening : Poetic Temple x The Africa Centre powered by P.O. ET. S (People Of ExtraTerrestrial Substance) Poetic Temple event as seen at H Club, Shoreditch House and The Queen of the South.

An evening dedicated to high level poetry and for lovers of the intricate play of words woven upon a page and spoken to evoke inspiration and motivation.

P. O. ET. S are People Of ExtraTerrestrial Substance. Created by Stella Bee in 2021. They are characters who represent the unique and special gifts we all possess in the realm of creativity.

Come to jump in the open mic or just enjoy the evening,

Expect warm vibes, amazing poetry performances, as hosts Nat Nye the Lyrical Alkhemist and Stella B guide you through the journey.

Every month is a new theme as well! The first being People of ExtraTerrestrial Substance!

The first 6 themes are as follows:

1. P. O. ET. S #peopleofextraterrestrialsubstance - 11th December

2. Afro Futures Now - 8th January 2025

3. Mansas Gold - 12th February 2025

4. African God's and Goddesses - 12th March 2025

5. Golden Ages - 9th April 2025

6. Slam and Raffle Draw - 14th May 2025

If you are a budding poet or a seasoned wordsmith, bring your poem to share! We look forward to hearing from you!

The Africa Centre is a BEAUTIFUL space showcasing works from talented artists, serving Senegalese food by Little Baobab and drinks from a bar created by Maquis. You can enjoy great food, have a little sip of your fancy and be swept away by some high level word sound power. We recommend booking the restaurant in advance.

Bring your favourite poem to share in the first half then join us in the theme of the event in the second half otherwise be wowed by the Spoken Word as you soak in the unique vibes.

In addition, you can lock in the memory with your very own merch; 20% of all ticket and merch sales will go towards the Africa Centres current fundraising campaign to raise £6million to secure the charity for generations to come.

Raffle and Africa Centre Fundraiser

As a part of the current campaign to raise £6 million for the Africa Centre, Artist Stella B has offered her limited edition of the powerfully emotive Pyramids of Kush Kandake Amanirenas print to be entered into a prize draw.

20% of all tickets sold will go towards The Africa Centre including a special raffle entry ticket which gives you 5 raffle tickets!

We also have merchandise available to buy. 20% of all P. O. ET. S and prints from artist Stella B sold on the night will also go to The Africa Centre.

For more information please email the Mansa hArts team on [email protected]

Were so proud to be building TOGETHER.

Spread the word, bring a friend

Stella B and Nat Nye the Lyrical Alkhemist, known as a Power Couple, are Entrepreneurs, Presenters, Artists (Stella B - multi-disciplinarian artist - singer-songwriter, spoken word artist, dance, acting); (Nat Nye the Lyrical Alkhemist - spoken word poet) and Creative Consultants. They have put on their own events Poetic Temple (at private members club: Hospital Club) Out Of Noise (The Ritzys).

Between them they have performed at a Royal Reception for Princess Anne at Olympic Park, UK Parliament, at the Roundhouse, Sadler's Wells, NatWest London HQ,Wilderness Festival, Camp Bestival, U.S Embassy, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, H Club, V&A Museum, The Africa Centre, Black Cultural Archives, Tate Britain, Tate Modern, Ronnie Scotts, Battersea Arts Centre, UCL University, Goldsmiths University,SOAS University, Queen Afua London show, BBC London Radio's The Scene & Dotun Adebayo Sunday Show,

Presenting/hosting credits include British Library, Galaxy Radio, Reparations March, Sankofa Day at Trafalgar Square

Host or Publisher The Africa Centre