Roots and Rythmns

Join us for a special event celebrating the Nigerian diaspora! This experience is designed for individuals who were born in America with Nigerian descent or born in Nigeria and moved to America. It's an opportunity to connect, share, and celebrate our rich heritage and diverse stories. Here's what you can expect:
Event Highlights:
Delicious Nigerian Cuisine: Savor the authentic flavors of Nigeria with a variety of traditional dishes that will take you on a culinary journey.

Stew Chicken

Jollof Rice

White

Okra Beef Stew

House Salad
Film Screening: Enjoy an 11 minute documentary short film by Akuro that captures the essence of the Nigerian experience and diaspora, highlighting themes of identity, culture, and belonging.

Music: Groove and listen to the sounds of traditional Nigerian music and Afrobeat.
Cultural Exchange: Engage in conversations about our shared heritage, explore different perspectives, and celebrate the beautiful tapestry of our community.

Brief Film Synopsis

Kike is an intimate documentary short film that explores what it is to be a Nigerian American. Being born in America but having roots that trace you back to Africa, Nigeria to be exact. A deep dive into the dichotomy of both worlds from third person POV.

Shot, edited and narrated by Akuro. Although having lived in Nigeria as a child, most of his life was spent living on US soil. Through Kike he explains what it’s like to be Nigerian but not being born and raised there. The hardship of balancing identities from both backgrounds, living/traveling within the country of Nigeria. Along with the pros and cons that come with being of the diaspora.

Bio

Akuro is a Writer/ Music Producer and Multimedia artist based in Brooklyn, NY since 2015. Before he got heavily into making music he began by writing poetry in high school. Which helped direct the creative energy towards self expression. With the main focus being story telling, writing and music production was the catalyst for that. At this point in his career He wants to continue bringing his heritage into the work more.

Akuro released his first musical project in 2012 under the name Roma. Which was his artist name at the time and is apart of his middle name “Iboroma”. Always interested in a challenge to help himself grow, he began making films. Early on as a kid he got into it by being a PA for his brother.

After 10+ years of making and creating musical projects, music videos, clothing and film. He looks to expand into creating workshops to reach the youth and other institutions through the arts.

Full traditional attire suggested or with a modern touch.

Host or Publisher Adanne