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Get ready for an amazing open day at The Conduit Club! We've partnered up to offer Marmalade members a free taste of their membership. Start with the day with a complimentary breakfast, meet the team, explore the club's vibrant spaces. You'll have full access to everything - from the rooftop restaurant to cozy workspaces. Grab a free drink, network and cap it off with a special evening featuring Zeinab Badawi, author and SOAS University President. It's the perfect chance to dive into The Conduit's world.

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Join The Conduit Club for a fascinating evening with one of the best-known broadcast journalists working in the field today.

Zeinab Badawi: An African History Of Africa
Thu 8th Aug, 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Location: The Conduit Club

Africa’s spectacular history is often left out of today’s curriculum or recounted incorrectly. Trouble is thrilled to announce an evening with SOAS University President, Zeinab Badawi, who will guide us through an epic, sweeping history of the oldest inhabited continent on the planet.

The Conduit Club will also cover Badawi’s illustrious career as a journalist and founder of the production company, Kush Communications, which creates thought-provoking programmes and films including the groundbreaking 20-part series ‘The History of Africa with Zeinab Badawi’.

Her other work includes interviewing some of the world’s most notable personalities and politicians on BBC Hardtalk, and hosting Global Questions on BBC World TV and the BBC News Channel.

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⏳ Trivia Time

Which Kenyan TV drama series, first aired in 2007, became one of the most popular shows in East Africa, portraying the lives of four women living in Nairobi?

A) Makutano Junction
B) Shuga
C) Mother-in-Law

Scroll to the very bottom for the answer.

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The Coolest Afrocentric Events in London

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We've handpicked the coolest Afrocentric events in town. So, while everyone else is fighting over the last sunny spot in the park, you'll be living your best London life.

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What We're...

📰 Reading: Africa’s best PR campaign. "They wanted to flip this image and make Rwanda the top destination for tourism and business. This is how “Visit Rwanda” was born - a big campaign for this tiny East African country."

🎧 Listening to: Wahala by Kenyan Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Bien featuring Nigerian artists Adekunle Gold and ShineTTW. Wahala is from Bien’s recently released deluxe album “Alusha Why Are You Topless?”

Source: BellaNaija

📺 Watching: A Night With The Compozers At Royal Albert Hall. Over the past decade, The Compozers have not only become synonymous with excellence but have also collaborated with some of the brightest stars in the African music scene.

🎟️ Booking: JAM 'Picnic In The Park' - Marmalade members go free. ​Think of it as a house party but in the park – with your favourite tunes, refreshing drinks, mouth-watering snacks and interactive games. What to bring:🍹 Your own booze (BYOB) 🧺 cozy blankets, 🥨 extra snacks and 👫 your squad.

👀 Eyeing: kkerelé mila sandal. Made with 100% genuine leather in both upper and lining with leather wrapped lightweight platform soles. Founded in 2018, kkerelé is a Lagos based design studio interested in the ways mindful craft informs mindful living. We bring this sensibility to our range of footwears.

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Trivia Answer: B) Shuga

Shuga is a Kenyan TV drama series that premiered in 2009, produced by the MTV Staying Alive Foundation. The show became popular across East Africa for its engaging portrayal of urban youth life, addressing social issues such as relationships, sexual health, and HIV/AIDS awareness. Set primarily in Nairobi, Shuga uses compelling narratives and relatable characters to educate and entertain. The series has expanded to include stories from Nigeria and South Africa, making it a significant cultural phenomenon and an educational tool across the continent.

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