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SUMMARY:African Film Festival 
DESCRIPTION:The African Film Festival Atlanta (AFFATL)\, powered by the African Film & Arts Foundation Inc. (AFAF)\, is pleased to announce some spotlight films: the opening feature\, the centerpiece\, and the closing night feature. \n\n\n\nThe festival takes place from September 21st to September 25th and October 7th to 8th\, 2023. The September screenings will be held at the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture & History. \n\n\n\nOctober screenings\, through a partnership with The Big Idea Summit and Activate North Fulton\, presented by Commissioner Gene Andrews\, to bring you the best of African cinema\, will be held at the Studio Movie Grill\, North Point Parkway\, Alpharetta\, GA. \n\n\n\nThe opening film\, Dent pour Dent\, which will be screened on the 22nd of September 2023 @ 6:00 pm\, delves into the world of Idrissa\, a resident of Dakar\, Senegal\, living in the suburbs. His life takes an unexpected turn due to budgetary restrictions imposed by the IMF during Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s leadership\, resulting in the loss of his civil servant job. \n\n\n\nThe centerpiece film sets the stage with a compelling narrative\, shedding light on Geneviéve Makaping’s life in Italy and her harrowing migration journey. The film Maka will be screened on the 23rd of September\, 2023 @ 3:50 pm. \n\n\n\nThe closing night film\, Journey of the Marimba\, is a culmination of an epic journey across three continents\, where we explore the profound history of an enigmatic musical instrument that traveled with enslaved people from Africa to America over 400 years ago. Journey of the Marimba will be screened on the 25th of September\, 2023\, @ 6:00 pm. \n\n\n\nThe festival will screen more than 60 films from a wide selection of narratives and documentaries from over 33 countries around the world out of 150 film submissions. \n\n\n\nThe festival schedule is now available here\, and the film guide\, which has the list of films here. \n\n\n\nTickets are now available. For more information visit this link. Sponsorship inquiries can be directed to development@africanfilmartsfoundation.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/african-film-festival/
LOCATION:Auburn Avenue Research Library\, 101 Auburn Ave. NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
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SUMMARY:Limited-time Art Exhibit Featuring Works of Ghanaian Artists “Gospel” and Quarshie Tornu
DESCRIPTION:Loews Atlanta Hotel and Atlanta-based artist Lisa KaiRobinson will co-host a pop-up art exhibit featuring the works of Ghanaian artists Kwesi Atta Kakra Asiedu who goes by “Gospel” and Quarshie Tornu on Saturday\, September 16 from 4 – 8 p.m. and Sunday\, September 17 from 1 – 4 p.m. While the art exhibit is free to attend\, advanced RSVPs are required as the space is limited.  \n\n\n\nRobinson\, an active figure in the Atlanta community and prominent realtor who recently began to explore her personal artistry through paint\, joined a friend on an ancestorial trip to Ghana in June 2023. During their exploration of the capital city of Accra and other smalltowns along the coast\, Robinson came across a visual artist who goes by “Gospel.” She learned that painting is not only his passion\, but also his primary method of communication. “My inspiration in painting is to bring out the bold and beautiful colors of my hometown\, Elmina\, and to show another side beyond the darkshadow of slavery\,” explains Gospel. “We were a vibrant people before the Portuguese arrived and we have remained so\, despite losing so many of our brothers and sisters to the Transatlantic Slave Trade.” \n\n\n\nGospel depicts the Ghanaian people in an array of captivating colors\, patchwork and textures such as a woman cradling a child\, where both are intertwined with flowers and patterns found throughout theirnatural landscape; townspeople adorned in their cultural attire\, while seamlessly moving throughout their day; and a sea of tribesmen on horses ready for battle. “When I saw his work and learned of his story\, I was compelled to do something that brought his artistry to a wider audience and gain the recognition he deserves. His art needs to be shared\,” said Robinson.“Loews Atlanta Hotel is ideally located in the heart of Midtown – the art and culture hub of the city – making it an easy and reliable location to host this meaningful exhibit.” \n\n\n\nGospel is a twin and the fourth child of eight from Elmina\, Ghana – the same location as Elmina Castle. The notorious location was first established as a trade settlement\, though later became one of the most pivotal stops on the route of the Atlantic slave trade. His parents were hard-working fishers\, though were unable to financially support his education past the sixth grade. He was drawn to paint\, and began to apprentice with a Nigerian man Gospel refers to as Mr. Ape. After three years\, Gospel began painting on his own and has been doing so for the past seven years. Now\, his goal is to support others in his community through art education.Quarshie Tornu is also a Ghanaian artist\, sculptor and educator whose work has appeared internationally and currently at the National Museum of Ghana. Born in Accra\, Ghana in 1974\, he was educated at the Martech College of Arts\, Ghanatta College of Art and Design\, Oluwade Creative Art\, Limpopo College of Arts and Shinlo Tiegio College of Art. He mentors young artists and works with creative communities to help them develop new ideas. Quarshie describes his style of working as seminal-abstract he creates images from his own imagination. Quarshie says\, “My inspiration as a painter comes from nature and environments\, and the beauty of our rich Ghanaian and African culture. I believe art expresses everyday happiness\, and so every painting of mine has a unique and rich story to tell. Lifeto me is meaningless without art or artist.” \n\n\n\nA portion of the proceeds from this weekend’s art sales will support the Queen of Apostles Boarding School\, a public Catholic primary boarding school for girls\, in Elmina\, Ghana.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/limited-time-art-exhibit-featuring-works-of-ghanaian-artists-gospel-and-quarshie-tornu/
LOCATION:Loews Atlanta Hotel\, 1065 Peachtree St NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States
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SUMMARY:African Women Decolonizing History\, Culture\, and the Arts with Mulenga Kapwepwe
DESCRIPTION:The Institute for Women’s\, Gender\, and Sexuality Studies of Georgia State University is thrilled to announce the event: “African Women Decolonizing History\, Culture\, and the Arts.” Hosting the event will be distinguished Zambian author and social activist\, Mulenga Kapwepwe. \n\n\n\nMulenga Kapwepwe is renowned for her significant contributions to women’s history\, including the co-founding of the Zambian Women’s History Museum. The focus of this event will be on digital humanities and its potential to decolonize African history\, culture\, and the arts. Specifically\, we will be exploring the work of The Women’s History Museum\, a virtual museum that has been pivotal in making indigenous African knowledge accessible to broad audiences through its online presence and in-person installations and events. \n\n\n\nThe evening will include an engaging lecture\, an interview segment\, and a Q&A session with Mulenga Kapwepwe. \n\n\n\nTickets are available for purchase here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/african-women-decolonizing-history-culture-and-the-arts-with-mulenga-kapwepwe/
LOCATION:Centennial Hall Auditorium\, 100 Auburn Ave\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Art,Culture,Zambia
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Ambassador Briefing: Banking on a Better Future -- Zambia’s Embrace of Enterprise and Equity
DESCRIPTION:Zambia\, a landlocked\, resource-rich country in southern Africa\, is embracing entrepreneurship and encouraging enterprise as a way to change the fortunes of its economy and build a more equitable future\, and it’s looking to partner with both the diaspora and the broader business community in the United States. \n\n\n\n Join Global Atlanta and Zambians Promoting Leadership in America to learn more about investment and trade opportunities from some of its top government and private-sector leaders as they visit Atlanta for the three-day Shifting Mindsets Diaspora Conference. \n\n\n\nDuring a luncheon at Miller & Martin sponsored by Ethiopian Airlines\, we’ll explore how Atlanta can continue to be a gateway for American engagement on the African Continent and how Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’s Year of the Youth can provide a connecting point for Zambia’s plans to implement inclusive growth plans. \n\n\n\nOpening remarks from: \n\n\n\n\nChibamba Kanyama\, Zambia’s Ambassador to the United States\n\n\n\n\nFireside chat with: \n\n\n\n\nVenus Hampinda\, Finance Director/Regional Head Strategic Tax Solutions\, Absa Bank Zambia\n\n\n\nCeaser Siwale\, CEO\, Pangaea Securities\n\n\n\n\nModerated by: Trevor Williams\, Global Atlanta \n\n\n\nAbout the speakers: \n\n\n\nChibamba Kanyama\, Zambia’s Ambassador to the United States\nChibamba Kanyama\n\n\n\nChibamba Kanyama is a Zambian business leader and writer\, specializing in communication strategy and economics. Mr. Kanyama studied at the University of Zambia from 1985 to 1989\, where he received a BA in Mass communication (with economics). Kanyama later received a MSc Development Finance from the University of Reading in 2001 on a Chevening Scholarship. In 2014\, Mr. Kanyama took up an appointment by the International Monetary Fund as communications advisor\, where he worked until 2016. After returning to Zambia\, he worked at Bridges Limited where is a Founder Shareholder. On 10th March\, 2023\, Chibamba Kanyama was appointed Ambassador-Designate to the United States of América by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Zambia Mr. Hakainde Hichilema.  Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Customer Management\, Fellow of the Institute of Directors – Zambia and Trainer of Trainers in Corporate Governance\, Fellow of the Zambia Institute of Public Relations and Communication. \n\n\n\n\nVenus Hampinda\, Finance Director/Regional Head Strategic Tax Solutions\, Absa Bank Zambia\nVenus Hampinda is a seasoned Finance professional with experience spanning over 20 years. She is a captain of industry having worked in both the financial services sector and accounting practice.Prior to her current role\, Venus served as Executive Director Finance and Administration at Standard Chartered Bank Zambia PLC. Director Finance and Corporate Planning and Director Risk and Internal Audit at Zambia National Building Society. Prior to that she served as a Senior Relationship Manager at Zanaco PLC. Her career started off at PricewaterhouseCoopers (Pwc) where she held various roles in Zambia and United Kingdom. \n\n\n\nBoard Roles \n\n\n\nVenus is also committed to corporate governance and driving organizational strategy as a Board member currently serving on Absa Bank Zambia\, Absa Bank Zambia Pension Fund\, Zambia Revenue Authority\, CIDRZ Limited\, ACCA Zambia Panel network and Ministry of Health Audit Committee. \n\n\n\nShe has previously served on Standard Chartered Bank Zambia PLC\, ZESCO Limited Audit Committee.Accolades \n\n\n\nVenus is a Fellow Certified Chartered Accountant. She also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Risk Management in Banking and Finance issued by KPMG/SIDA (Sweden) and a part of First cohort of the Standard Chartered Bank global CFO leadership academy offered by Duke University in Hong Kong. Recognized by the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) as one of the 27 Female Accountants in Zambia that have excelled resoundingly. \n\n\n\nRecognized as one of the top 10 women to watch in Banking and Finance in Africa (Angaza Awards 2022) \n\n\n\n\nCeaser Siwale\, CEO\, Pangaea Securities\nCeaser Siwale has been with Pangaea since 2001 and in the leadership role since 2005. Under his leadership\, Pangaea has spearheaded and successfully concluded many landmark transactions in Zambia and other African markets. \n\n\n\nCeaser has a BA in Economics and is a Fellow of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants. He is also a Zambian Business Rescue Practitioner. \n\n\n\nPangaea Securities Limited is an investment banking firm that engages in local and global investment banking\, securities\, investment management and other services. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Closed
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/ambassador-briefing-banking-on-a-better-future-zambias-embrace-of-enterprise-and-equity/
LOCATION:Miller and Martin\, 1180 W Peachtree St NW UNIT 2100\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Africa,Banking,Diaspora,Diplomacy,Featured,Networking,Sports,Zambia
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SUMMARY:Shifting Mindsets for Entrepreneurial Success: A Diaspora Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join the Zambians Promoting Leadership in America (ZLA Foundation) and the Association of Zambians in America (AZA) for an empowering three-day diaspora conference called “Shifting Mindsets for Entrepreneurial Success” in Atlanta from September 7 – 9\, 2023. \n\n\n\nEach day of the conference will tackle a key theme in entrepreneurship. Day one focuses on innovation\, featuring guest speaker Mulenga Kapwepwe who will share strategies for driving innovation in digital humanities. Day two pivots to resourcefulness\, offering insights into diaspora investment products and how to create intergenerational wealth. Finally\, day three champions creativity\, promoting a growth mindset to spark fresh ideas for youth entrepreneurial programs. Proceeds from the fundraising gala will directly benefit youth in Zambia. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.globalatlanta.com/event/shifting-mindsets-for-entrepreneurial-success-a-diaspora-conference/
LOCATION:Centennial Hall\, Georgia State University\, 100 Auburn Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Featured,Networking,Zambia
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