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Film Africa 2025 celebrates the best of African cinema across the continent (14 - 23 Nov)

Ten Days of African Cinema, Culture, and Conversation at the British Film Institute (BFI) Southbank, BAFTA, Rich Mix, Ritzy Picturehouse Brixton, Riverside Studios, University of East Anglia and LSE

Presented by the Royal African Society (https://RoyalAfricanSociety.org/), Film Africa 2025, the UK and Europe’s leading film festival celebrating African and African diaspora cinema, returns to London from 14–23 November. For 10 days, the festival will showcase the richness, diversity, and inventiveness of African filmmaking, with over 50 films and special…

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    • My Father’s Shadow (2025, Nigeria), Director Akinola Davis Jr with Sope Dirisu, Goodwin Egbo and Chibuke Marvelous
    • Katanga (2025, Burkina Faso), directed by Dani Kouate with Prosper Compaore, Hafissata Coulibaly and Hadissa Iboudo
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Royal African Society announces Film Africa 2025, 14 – 23 November

Ten Days of African Cinema, Culture, and Conversations at the British Film Institute (BFI) Southbank and Venues Across the City of London

London is set to be ignited with the spirit of Africa as Film Africa, the UK’s and Europe’s leading film festival celebrating African and African diaspora cinema, running from 14–23 November 2025, brought to you by the Royal African Society (https://RoyalAfricanSociety.org). For ten dazzling days, the city will transform into…

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The Royal African Society Appoints Stella Okuzu as Director Effective 1st September

Stella Okuzu joins the Society with a track record of pioneering work in banking, finance, and consultancy

The Royal African Society (RAS) (www.RoyalAfricanSociety.org) is delighted to announce the appointment of Stella Okuzu as its new Interim Director. With an illustrious career spanning over two decades across Africa and the United Kingdom, Stella brings exceptional leadership, financial expertise, and a profound commitment to advancing African enterprise and strengthening global…

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United Kingdom (UK) Can Help Africa’s Just Energy Transition

As a continent, Africa has contributed least to causing climate change, yet is suffering most from its impact, while 600 million of its 1.4 billion people still have no or only intermittent access to electricity

Lord Oates “To achieve a just energy transition in Africa that reduces energy poverty and accelerate development in a climate-friendly way will require the UK, other high-income countries and multilateral institutions to step up, in partnership with African countries.” Download document: https://apo-opa.co/3H8UzwQ Parliament’s All Party Parliamentary Group for Africa (APPG) publishes…

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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…