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The Royal African Society Benefit Gala: Experience a Magical Evening of Culture & Entertainment

The evening will commence with a cocktail reception co-hosted by Rolling Stone Africa, the All Party Parliamentary Group for Africa, Afreximbank and Africa No Filter

The Royal African Society (RAS) (www.RoyalAfricanSociety.org) Benefit Gala on Friday 22nd November 2024 is set to deliver a spectacular evening of cultural excellence with riveting performances from international superstars. Experience an unforgettable evening of excellence and exchange in the beautiful Grade II listed building of the Royal Institute of British Architects,…

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The Royal African Society Benefit Gala Auction supported by ARTSY Bidding Starts Now

The Royal African Society’s Benefit Gala on Friday, 22nd November, from 5:30pm - 11:30pm will be one of the most exciting and glamorous events in the London social calendar, kicking off the festive season

The Royal African Society's (RAS) (www.RoyalAfricanSociety.org) Benefit Auction, starting with the Silent Auction, 11th November - 23rd November, and the Live Auction taking place during the Benefit Gala, on 22nd November, managed by ARTSY, brings to you legacy building treasures from some of the most sought-after contemporary artists and life…

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2024 Royal African Society’s (RAS) Benefit Gala in London delivered by Professor Benedict Oramah, President & Chairman of Afreximbank

The Annual Lecture is part of the Royal African Society’s wider end of year event programme which ties in with the Society’s Benefit Gala which takes place on Friday, 22nd November 2024

The Royal African Society (https://RoyalAfricanSociety.org) is thrilled to announce that our Annual Lecture will be delivered by one of the most respected, transformative global leaders, Professor Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), on Thursday, 21st November 2024, at the Sammy…

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The Royal African Society appoints APO Group Founder and Chairman Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard as Strategic Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The Royal African Society is the UK’s longest-standing institution dedicated to promoting Africa

The Royal African Society (www.RoyalAfricanSociety.org), a leading organisation in the UK promoting Africa’s global influence, today announces the appointment of APO Group Founder and Chairman Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard as Strategic Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer, Janet Rogan. Founded in 1901, the Royal African Society is governed by a Royal Charter…

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The Royal African Society’s Annual Lecture and Benefit Gala 2024

The ‘Must Attend’ event on London’s Social Calendar

Following the huge success of the Royal African Society's (https://RoyalAfricanSociety.org/) spectacular Film Africa 2024 festival, (25 October to 3 November 2024), the Society is delighted to announce two further top level events in November 2024. ROYAL AFRICAN SOCIETY ANNUAL LECTURE, THURSDAY 21 NOVEMBER The Royal African Society Annual Lecture will…

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Film Africa 2024 celebrates the best of African cinema from across the continent (25 October - 3 November)

For ten exciting days, Film Africa will transform London into a bustling hub of African cinema, with screenings taking place at some of the city’s most prestigious venues

The Royal African Society (www.RoyalAfricanSociety.org) is delighted to announce that Film Africa (25 October - 3 November), one of the most anticipated and celebrated showcases of African cinema in Europe, will return for its 2024 edition during Black History Month. For ten exciting days, Film Africa (http://apo-opa.co/3BjNEhu) will transform London into…

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International film curator and champion of African cinema Keith Shiri appointed Lead Curator to Film Africa 2024 – now open for submissions

Film Africa will take place from Friday 25 October until Sunday November 3 continuing its mission of highlighting African and African diaspora filmmaking

Keith Shiri The Royal African Society is honoured that Keith will lead Film Africa’s curation, bringing his extraordinarily rich and wide experience in international curation and film festivals, as well as a record of championing African cinema and its profile in the United Kingdom, Europe, Africa and the Caribbean. As…

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The Royal African Society of the United Kingdom and APO Group Announce Strategic Partnership to Elevate Africa’s Cultural and Professional Presence

This partnership comes at a critical time, as Africa’s creative industry is undergoing rapid expansion, with African art, music, fashion, and film gaining increasing international attention

The Royal African Society (RAS) of the United Kingdom (www.RoyalAfricanSociety.org), a leading organisation promoting Africa’s global influence and APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading award-winning pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, renowned for its expertise across the continent, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership. This collaboration will enhance RAS’s…

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Film Africa 2022 Opens Tonight with the UK Premiere of the Award Winning Our Father, The Devil

Film Africa runs from Friday 28 October to Sunday 6 November 2022

Film Africa, London’s biggest celebration of African and African diaspora cinema presented by the Royal African Society (www.RoyalAfricanSociety.org), returns for its 10th edition with the UK Premiere of the multi-award winning Our Father, The Devil, Friday 28 October at Picturehouse Central, off Leicester Square. Download document: https://bit.ly/3znszPg Winner of the Audience…

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The Royal African Society to host an evening devoted to Creative Africa in celebration of 120 years of change

The evening will bring together leading figures from worlds of film, fashion, literature and music as well as long standing members and supporters of the Royal African Society

On the 2nd November, to celebrate its 120th anniversary, the Royal African Society (www.RoyalAfricanSociety.org) is hosting a celebration of ‘Creative Africa’. An evening of splendour starts at 7 pm and will be held at the Aqua Shard to honour African entertainment, film, fashion, food, and music on the continent, in…