SANKOFA STAGES GEHT IN DIE ZWEITE RUNDE
🎶🎭 Sankofa Stages - Amplifying African & Black Voices is returning to Berlin Global Village this fall. The cultural series highlights African and Afro-diasporic perspectives. Over the course of three evenings, it will create a space that celebrates the creativity and diversity of African and Black art and culture in Berlin.
Each evening brings together three forms of expression: spoken word/poetry, a concert, and a DJ set!
🎤 Free entry - every first Thursday of the month at Berlin Global Village.
📅 WHEN: Thu, Oct. 1, 2026 | Nov. 5, 2026 | Dec. 3, 2026 (7:00 p.m.)
📍 WHERE: Miriam Makeba Hall
Hosted by Franziska Opokuah.
October 1
Headliner on October 1, 2026: Stanley Rubyn! The singer-songwriter with Nigerian roots blends genres like Afro-soul, reggae, and folk-pop, combining moving storytelling with catchy melodies. Spoken word will be performed by the award-winning Ridal Carel Tchoukuegno. And to wrap things up, there will be an exciting and highly danceable DJ set by Nilo MC. Look forward to an evening full of energy, vibes, and emotion.
November 5
This November, up-and-coming Nigerian musician DammyDaas will take the stage! His music blends soul, R&B, and Afrobeats into a unique sound that combines classic and modern influences. You can also look forward to poetry by Fatim Selina Diaby, whose work addresses issues such as gender, migration, and climate justice from a decolonial and anti-racist perspective. As every evening, a DJ set by NILO MC will complete the event.
December 3
In December, you can also look forward to a concert, a spoken word performance, and a DJ set by NILO MC!
Entry is free, but seating is limited - it pays to arrive early!
🤝🏿 In cooperation with Afrika-Rat Berlin Brandenburg e.V., ANEE e.V., Initiative Perspektivwechsel e.V., and Sister Cities in Action
