Africa in Denmark

Welcome to your primary source for African activities in Denmark. Denmark has a small, but active African community. There is a lot of "Africa" going on in Denmark ...if you are open and ready for it! This page is a mini-portal where you can stay updated with what's currently going on + links to the African network. Enjoy!

African events - Now in Denmark:

	Ghana udstilling og arrangementer på Nationalmuseet I februar 2010 byder Nationalmuseet velkommen til møder mellem Ghana og ghanesere og andre besøgende. Man kan blandt andet opleve den ghanesiske “Trash Art”-kunstner Tei Huagi 3000 tomme is-poser & is-handlerens budcykel damefrisører en bulet bus en film om Mike, der rejser fra Danmark til Ghana for at hente en porsche foredrag om fælles kulturarv, en tidligere dansk plantage, slaveri, tusindårige arkæologiske fund, pinsekirker, udviklingspolitik, migranter, der trodser Sahara og moderne ghanesisk litteratur. Mere information og fuldt program på Nationalmuseets hjemmeside.
	Valentines Party in Søpavillonen, Febr. 13th Global Faces iIs repeating last years success by presenting "The Biggest Valentines Party 2010". Søpavillonen, Gyldenløvsgade 24. Saturday the 13th of February. Doors open at 22:00 hrs. More info at Facebook
	Nyt dansk website om Mali "Mit Mali" er et undervisnings site med en række forskellige film, tekster og fakta. Ideen med materialet er at præsentere et fjernt og fattigt afrikansk land på en inspirerende måde og samtidig vise, at der gemmer sig både sjove og overraskende historier. Du kan bruge de enkelte film hver for sig – eller samlet alt efter behov og tid. Til hver film er der en baggrundstekst, der er god at læse samt forslag til opgaver. Besøg www.mitmali.dk
	Help Haiti! Links to donation pages for the major Danish aid-organisations currently working in Haiti: Dansk Røde Kors Læger Uden Grænser Unicef Red Barnet Folkekirkens Nødhjælp Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke Also read a brief background article on Haiti: The first black republic
	Centre of African Studies, 25th Anniversary - 26th Febr. CAS at the university of Copenhagen celebrates its 25 years with a recption and lectures Købmagergade 46 on Friday, February 26, starting at 13:00. More info at Facebook
	Los Van Van - Vega, 27th February According to tradition the Cuban salsa orchestra visits Copenhagen (Store Vega) for another great concert. The band celebrates at 40th anniversary and is still going more than strong. View photos from the concert last year and get your tickets at Billetlugen.dk
	Bongo Flava 2 - støttefest 27. februar Så er det igen tid til at ryste numsen for et godt formål! Endnu en gang fyrer vi op under et brag af en fest, nu med ekstra krydderi i form af podie og billige fadøl! Sidste gang var vi over 200 mennesker og samlede over 16000 kroner sammen. Det kan vi gøre igen! Endnu en gang bliver der billig bar og svedig stemning (bogstaveligt talt). Så kom lørdag d. 27. februar på Global, Nørre Allé 7 og SHAKE WHAT YOUR MAMA GAVE YA! Se også Facebook
	Restaurant Mama Africa Den nyeste menu fra er helt vild med bl.a. krokodille, antilope og perlehøne på plakaten på Restaurant Mama Africa på Nørrebro. Kokken Kwame Adams har fundet på nye spændende retter med inspiration fra alle hjørner af det afrikanske kontinent. Se hele menuen på restaurantens hjemmeside www.mamaafrica.dk
	Mandela and South Africa at Malmö Museums June the 6th marks the beginning of a year of exhibitions and events on the theme of South Africa. Stories about Nelson Mandela, his life and the fight for freedom and democracy will be told, as well as Sweden ´s involvement in the struggle against apartheid and of a vineyard where a small museum has been built that express, and in itself embodies the complexities of South Africa´s history. Malmö Museums present stories of democracy and human rights, that hold relevance today, and for our future. "Mandela" 6 juni 2009 - 31. januar 2010, Slottsholmen Svenskarna och Sydafrika - 6. juni 2009 - 31. januar 2010 Digging for democracy - 20. september 2009 - 12. september 2010, Slottsholmen More information: www.malmo.se
	Cultures er på gaden Cultures – Danmarks nye tidsskrift om kulturmøder og kultursammenstød er nu på gaden. Cultures Tidsskriftet Cultures koster 80 kroner per styk i løssalg og sælges indtil videre i to butikker: I København hos Tranquebar i Borgergade 14. og I Århus hos Spartacus i Studsgade 12-14. Cultures nr. 3 udkom i oktober. Læs mere på www.cultures.dk
	Photos from WOMEX 09 The international World Music Expo WOMEX 09 took place in Copenhagen October 28th – November 1st 2009. View the many photos from 5 days of World Music at www.crawfurd.com/womex
	African highlights - overview for your calendar Denmark offers even more African music and culture events. Some of them have been planned in good time, so here is a few more dates for your calendar. If you are planning an African related event please check to prevent overlapping events on the same dates. Stay updated with latest news on this website and on Facebook Akwaaba - Velkommen Ghana. Udstilling og arrangementer på Nationalmuseet i hele februar Valentines Party, Søpavillonen, 13. februar Centre of African Studies, 25th Anniversary, 26. februar Los Van Van, Vega, 27. februar 2010 Moussa Diallo, Global Copenhagen, 20. marts Africa50 - afrikanske begivenheder i forsommeren 2010 i anledning af 50-års selvstændighed for en lang række afrikanske nationer. Afsluttes med... Couleur Café, Fælledparken, 20. juni Hammershus Fairtrade Concert 2010, Bornholm 23. juli My World Images, September WOMEX '10 Copenhagen / 27 - 31 October 2010
	Africa in Denmark (Crawfurd.dk) on Facebook

More African experiences in Denmark

	African WebStore on this site A new WebStore has emerged on the topmenu of this site. The African WebStore offers a wide range of Africa-related products including a huge selection of books, videos, beauty products, jewelry and even clothes. The items are presented, sold and shipped in association with the aknowledged online stores Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. Select the European or US version of the WebStore depending on your own location (the US version has the largest collection though). Browse through the available products here: - Africa WebStore (UK/Europe) - Africa WebStore (US)
	Visit Restaurant Mama Africa African restaurants are few in Denmark. But the ones we have are highly recommendable. Visit the African kitchen in "Mama Africa", Griffenfeldsgade 17, 2200 Copenhagen N. The restaurant offers a nice atmosphere and the chef serves great dishes with inspiration from all over the African continent. Start a good food experience by surfing to the website www.mamaafrica.dk.
	Mit Afrika i Danmark - P1 radio feature "Rugbrød rimer på død." Sådan beskriver Celestine fra Kenya sit første møde med det danske frokostbord. Celestine deltog sammen med blandt andre Annie og Saba i Miss Africa konkurrencen i 2007. Miss Africa er ikke en traditionel bikinikonkurrence, derimod skal vinderen fungere som kulturel ambassadør for Afrika i Danmark. De tre piger fik hver en båndoptager med ud i deres eget liv og fortæller i denne feature om afrikanske spøgelser, sorgen over at flygte fra krig og blive splittet fra familien og vanskelighederne ved at være ung, afrikansk og lesbisk. Lyt til 45 minutters spændende og personlig radiofeature på DRs hjemmeside
	GLOBAL - Copenhagen venue for world music On the address Nørre Allé 7 which earlier hosted Etnorama -a new club and concert scene has opened. GLOBAL is focussing on world music from Denmark and elsewhere. Read more and follow the programme at www.globalcph.dk

Tailormade clothes directly from West Africa

Fil Bleu is a development project involving all aspects of textile production from the cotton of the grower to the finished garments of the tailors. All goods are made from West African cotton, woven and printed in West Africa and made by partner tailors in Ouagadougou. The entire selling price (less consignment, duty and VAT ) is returned to the craftspeople and their communities. Visit the Fil Bleu Shop

Danish/African online shop opens sale on Vesterbro in Copenhagen

Visit the African House on www.africanhouse.dk to browse a product range currently consisting of arts and crafts and cosmetics -all from Africa. African House has now got a "real" address and shop as well. The owner Samuel Asante-Jakobsen has opened his African House on Abel Cathrines Gade 3 (Vesterbro).

African magazine now available in Denmark

The relative small African community has been missing a media in Denmark, but now it seems to be here. The English language magazine The African Courier is now available at newsstands in train stations and airports (the price is 27 kr.). One of the outlets is "Interkiosk" at Copenhagen Central Station. The African Courier is published in Germany for the Africans and friends of Africa in Europe. It has special sections with information from each country -also Denmark. Check it out -and use it as your future reference for news and announcements. Read more about the African Courier. (information also available in Danish).

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Also check out the Cross Cultural Calendar to see what's happening. (Danish and English) -and sign up for the excellent Danish newsletter from Djembe magazine

Pics from Recent activities IN DENMARK

Oliver Mtukudzi

28 photos from the concert with the music legend of Zimbabwe: Oliver Mtukudzi. Tuku, as he is also known, performed 25th January in Global, Copenhagen. View the slideshow: Oliver Mtukudzi

Under African Skies

View the slideshow with 40 photos from the South African musical show "Under African Skies". The photos are from their performance in Copenhagen on October 3rd 2008. Go to the slideshow: Under African Skies.

GoGlobal in Aalborg: Habib Koité, Korasons, Moussa Diallo and Orchestra Baobab

New photos from 4 of the many great world music concerts at the GoGlobal festival in Northen Jutland (Denmark) 2008. The slideshow presents photos from four fantastic African concerts all taking place in Aalborg during the festival. View the new photos of Habib Koité and Bamada, Korasons, Moussa Diallo and not least Orchestra Baobab. Go to the slideshow.

Mwamba Uganda Children's Choir

A choir of orphaned kids from Uganda is currently touring Denmark. View photos from the opening concert in Tivoli, Copenhagen on July 23rd 2008.

Photos: Trade & Aid concert at Hammershus 2008

View photos from the concert at Hammershus on July 18th 2008. On stage were an impressive number of bands and perfomrers: African Footprint (Ghana), Nanna Lüders, Tina Dico, Savage Rose, Anne Linnet , The Storm and Infernal.

Toumani Diabaté at Copenhagen Jazzfestival 2008

View photos from the concert with Toumani Diabaté on July 9th 2008.

Miss Africa Danmark 2008 blev kåret 14. juni i Store VEGA

Lørdag den 14. juni bragede det løs med afrikansk musik, underholdning og taler -og først og fremmest de 11 skønne finalister i årests Miss Africa konkurrence. Små 800 mennesker var på trods af regn og fodbold samlet for at fejre alt det dejlige som Afrika er. Dommerpanelet kårede 25-årige Catherine fra Kenya til Miss Africa Danmark 2008. På anden og trediepladsen kom Zehera (Algeriet) og Afua (Ghana/DK). Kr. 75.000 doneres til et konkret legeplads projekt i Uganda for Red Barnet.
læs mere på www.missafrica.dk
Læs den store reportage fra showet i Politiken.

Cesaria Evora

Slideshow with 28 photos from the concert in Amager Bio

Los Van Van ...in concert

Slideshow from the concert in Vega, Copenhagen with Cuba's greatest salsa orchestra. View the 48 colour music photo

Zap Mama - Musical workshop in Copenhagen

Anita Daulne teaches polyphonic "pygmie-style" song techniques and Marie Daulne is the singer and musical architect better known as Zap Mama. 12th March they gave a unique workshop for singers in Copenhagen. View photos from a musical afternoon with Zap Mama

The African Mamas

A group of 10 wonderful singers from South Africa recently gave a number of concerts in Denmark. View a colourful slideshow of the African Mamas from their visit in Copenhagen on March 2, 2008. View the slideshow of 64 photos

DJ Arafat @ Diskoteque Nightglass

Photos from one of the last parties in 2007. DJ Arafat (Ivory Coast) performed at Nightglass in Copenhagen just before new year. View the pictures here.

Orchestra Baobab

Photos from a concert in Global, Copenhagen with the legendary band from Senegal: Orchestra Baobab.

Photos: African music in CPH, Autumn 2007

View photos from some of the best African music events in Copenhagen from the past few months. Photos of Bassékou Kouyaté, Moussa Diallo, Flavaboy, Maureen Lupo Lilianda, Deodato Siquir and 2Face. Go to the African music photo gallery

Photos: Angelique Kidjo - concert in Copenhagen, 3 November 2007

Angelique Kidjo gave a fantastic concert in Amager Bio on November 3rd 2007. View the photos from the concert here

The newest CD from Angelique Kidjo has many prominent guest appearances including Peter Gabriel, Carlos Santana, Alicia Keys, Branford Marsalis, Joss Stone, Ziggy Marley and the Mali couple Amadou and Mariam. Kidjo has four times been nominated for a Grammy and this might be the time when she finally gets it. Order the CD from the links below.

Zimbabwe - Uncensored!

Rooftop promotions visited Denmarkthis weekend with performances of their theatre plays in Copenhagen, Århus and Aalborg. Political theatre and debate in a special Zimbabwe event. View the new photos from the performance in Copenhagen

Sub Saharan Fashion Show

Some of the finest new African haute couture was presented in Copenhagen at the opening of the Newafrica design exhibition. View a slideshow with photos from the African fashion show and a glimpse from backstage. The Newafrica exhibition is currently on display in Rundetårn,. Copenhagen and will later tour the world. Go to the gallery page.

South Africa Heritage Event in Copenhagen

Presenting a slideshow with photos from the recent Cultural Heritage event organised by the South African Embassy in Denmark on August 21, 2007. The evening included a fashion show by South African Designers Meropa Heritage, as well as musical performances by the Danish Papaya Choir and reknowned jazz singer Sibongile Khumalo. View the photos from the event.

Ghana Cultural Festival in Copenhagen, june 2007

View the new slideshow with photos from the recent Ghana Cultural festival held in Copenhagen to celebrate Ghana's 50th anniversary and to enstool the Akan Queenmother. The pictures covers the traditional parade as well as the show performed by the fantastic drummers and dancers of African Footprint. View the Ghana Festival photo gallery

Couleur Café Festival, 17 June 2007

This year we had great performances by Basiru Suso, Shine, Fanta Yayo, Katamanto Highlife Orchestra and Moussa Diallo Quartet. The festival was blessed with both sun, rain and a wonderful and colourful audience. View all the images from the festival

Miss Africa Danmark, May 19th 2007

”Miss Africa DK” is not a traditional model or beautypageant. The jury was looking for a positive role model with something to tell and the will to represent Africa and the Africans in Denmark. Meet the winner and read more on the website www.missafrica.dk
Also view a slideshow of 140 photos from the show

Ghana 50 years celebrated in Copenhagen

The Ghana anniversary was celebrated in Ghana and by Ghanaians in the diaspora. In Copenhagen ( Denmark) there was a big party on March 10th attended by her excellency the Ambassador of Ghana to Denmark. View the photo report from the party in Copenhagen.

President Kikwete of Tanzania visits Denmark

Jakaya Kikwete, the president of the United Republic of Tanzania made an official visit in Denmark on March 1st 2007 and gave a lecture at the University of Copenhagen. View a photo report with 27 pictures.

African dance on Danish TV2: "Scenen er din"

The Ghanaian/South African troupe Edikanfo was the first African dance group to take part of the competition in the TV2 show "scenen er din". The group consists of Allan, Joseph, Mark, Michael, Sellasi (Ghana) and not least the wonderful Zozo from South Africa. The dancers gave a great performance. View the pictures here.

Slideshow: Moussa Diallo recieved price at special all-star concert

The African bass player and story teller Moussa Diallo is based in Copenhagen, Denmark, but he also resides on the Internet address: www.moussadiallo.com. Check it out and explore a fascinating musical universe. Moussa recently received the prestigous music award "Ken Gudman Prisen". This was celebrated with an all-star concert in Amager Bio on October 8th. Launch a slideshow of 69 photos from the concert.

UK: Black History Month in UK with photos from Africa and Africans in Denmark

A photo exhibition by Jacob Crawfurd has been on display in London from July to November 2006. First at the Brunei Gallery (SOAS - School of Oriental and African Studies) and later at the Dominion Arts Education Centre in Southall (Ealing) as part of the official programme for the annual Black History Month. The 50 images in the exhibition are portraits of cultural meetings, life in Africa and life of Africans in Europe. The exhibition is now offered for galleries in Denmark. Read more here

"Vandløbet" - running for water to Africa on September 17 2006

A new annual event was launched at September 17 at Christiansborg Slotsplads in Copenhagen in support of Red Cross and the work for clean drinking water in Africa. Approx. 4500 participated in the run. View photos at www.vandloebet.dk

World famous choir of orphaned African children finished tour of Denmark

The African Children’s Choir is comprised of children ages six to twelve. Each child in the Choir, has lost one or both parents to poverty or disease. The African Children’s Choir performs throughout the world bringing hope and joy to everyone they meet while shining the spotlight on the plight of children in Africa. Recently they have performed at a Nelson Mandela concert in Johannesburg and at the Live8 concert in London where they were on stage with Mariah Carey, Paul McCartney and Elton John. The choir was in Denmark from in August and September performing 14 concerts all over the country. View pictures from their concert in Tivoli, Copenhagen

Jose Chameleon, East Africa's no. 1 pop star

Did you miss the exclusive concert in Copenhagen? View a photo report from a wild musical experience with Ugandan singer Jose Chameleon. View the great pictures from a concert in Copenhagen.

African Culture festival in Malmö - June 29 and 30 2005

"Folkets Park" in Malmø was the site for this 2-day African festival in late June. There was free entrance to the park and festival which offered entertainment for children and performance with several African artists living in Copenhagen and Malmö. View pictures from the festival onthis site.

AfricaDay in Copenhagen 2005

April 19th was the annual AfricaDay celebrated in Copenhagen City Hall. It was a day with food, music and dance from Africa. the day was arranged by the African embassies in Denmark. View the photos.

Enstoolment of the Akan king in Denmark

The Akanhene is the king or chief of the Ghanaian Akan community in Denmark. In September he was "reenstooled" at the annual Akan Cultural Festival. Check out the photo essay of the coulourful event.

South Africa festival in Copenhagen, September 2004

A festival celebrating South Africa's first 10 years of Democracy recently took place in Copenhagen arranged by the organisation Sydafrika Kontakt. The 10 years are worth remembering and celebrating, but there are also issues in todays South Africa that needs attention. The festival did that in a week filled with events covering theatre, music and dance to debate, education and film. View the programme on www.sydafrika.dk/10 and see a few photos here on this site.

Bishop Desmond Tutu visited Denmark

A true hero from the peaceful struggle against Apartheid in South Africa visited Denmark recently. On September 10th he gave an entertaining lecture at the University of Copenhagen. See the photos from the event.

Moussa Diallo, Palle Mikkelborg and African dancers in Tivoli

Thousands were enjoying a special African celebration in Copenhagen's Tivoli-park when Moussa Diallo joined forces with Danish Jazz trumpeter Palle Mikkelborg, guitarist Mikkel Nordsø and the best African drummers, kora-players and dancers in town. Check out the slideshow with several images from the coulourful show.

More photos from "Africa in Denmark"

• Afro-brazilian dance show. with the troupe Sereia Do Mar.
• Gambian Cultural Week in Copenhagen 2004 View photos from the opening TAMA dance on July 2nd.
• African Kente Fashion in Copenhagen. Visit the shop of Francis Selorm Seshie on Nørrebro.
• African Hair Styles. African hair dresser in Copenhagen. Take a look at the hairdesign offered by Ghanian/Danish hair artist Barikisu Larsen.
• Black Hair Show 2002. Copenhagen Hair Festival included a spectacular display of African hair fashion. Masters of African Hair design visited Copenhagen for the event.

Exchanging ideas, getting inspiration and learning new tricks should be part of any multi-cultural exchange.

African culture in Denmark

-an introduction

The multi-cultural society is already a fact. People from all over the world move around, mixing cultures and ideas. It has always been like that, but it is getting a little more visible now. Cultural meetings are sometimes a difficult challenge, but everybody can learn from the process. A multi-ethnic society can bring cultural richness and peace. It is not a threat or something to fear or prevent. It is happening!

The African society in Denmark is a community of parties, football in the park, music, shops, magazines, cultural weeks, celebrations, national days, picnics and awards. Everybody receives a warm welcome at these events.

The Danish "minister of integration" asks for immigrants in Denmark to show more of their culture. This is seen as a part of successful integration between nationalities and cultures. The African society in Denmark is probably among the most active when it comes to arranging cultural events, but more support is needed.

Links

DANAFRIKA KULTUR

Danafrika er en forening der bl.a. arbejder for at udbrede kendskab til og påskønnelse af afrikansk kunst og kultur i Danmark. Fredagscafé, medlemsaktiviteter, rejser mm. Læs mere på www.danafrikakultur.dk

DAPAMPA

The Danish Association for Promotion of African Music, Drama & Art. Visit Dapamda (in Danish, English and French)

Danish Center for Culture and Development (DCCD)

"The forum for the exchange of art and culture between Denmark and Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East." In Danish the institution is known as CKU - Center for Kultursamarbejde med Udviklingslandene. Visit www.DCCD.dk (Danish and English)

Going out...

To hear african dance music at night clubs is not what it used to be in Copenhagen. But check out Night Glass, Frederikssundsvej 54 (NV).

Third world in the media

On the Danish-language site u-landsnyt.dk you can see a list of past and futureprogrammes about the the developing countries in Danish media. The impressive website is edited by journalist Jesper Søe.

African/Danish cultural and friendship organisations

• Østafrikas venner: Marafiki.dk
• Tanzanians in Denmark
• Ken254: Kenyans in Denmark
• Venskabsforeningen Danmark-Mali
• Danafrika Kulturklub
• South African Social Club in Denmark
• The Ghana Friendship groups in Denmark
• Kulturforeningen UTAMADUNI (Tanzania og Østafrika). Forening, sommerlejr og dansegruppe.
• Venskabsforeningen Danmark - Burkina Faso
• Dansk Tanzaniansk venskabsforening
• Furahia danse gruppe
• Ægteskab uden grænser - Foreningen af Dansk-Udenlandske Ægtepar
• Burundi.nu - Danish site (in English)
• Namibian-Danes

African musicand dance in Denmark

• Moussa Diallo ( music + story telling for children)
• Katamanto Highlife Orchestra
• Tchando (singer)
• Deodato Siquir (Myspace)
• Gimo Mendes
• Sellasi Dewornu (dance and drums)
• Sylvester Agbedoglo (masterdrummer)
• Ayi Solomon (trommeslager og bl.a. medlem af Pierre Dørges New Jungle Orchestra)
• Dabeat (Buy African drums of premium quality)
• Wakilo (band under ledelse af koraspilleren Dawda Jobarteh)
• Nana Osibio (bas)
• Sal Dibba (percuission)
• Basiru Suso (kora)
• Basiru Suso og Inga Thommessen (Sang, kora og guitar)

Cuba, Brazil, salsa and more....

Yeah well, I am aware that Cuba and Brazil are not Africa, but to me it's related and it's here anyway :-)

• Den cubanske kulturforening (v. Stine Ortvad)
• Candela
• Dansk-Cubansk forening
• Okantomi
• Havana - Dansebar, Restaurant og SalsaSkole
• Café Brasil

African Embassies in Denmark

• South African Embassy
• Ghana, Embassy
• Ivory Coast, Embassy
• Burkina Faso, Embassy
• Uganda, Embassy
• Benin, Embassy
• Algeria, Embassy
• Morocco Embassy
• Egypt, Embassy
• Kenya, Embassy (Stockholm)
• Tanzania, Embassy (Stockholm)
• Zambia, Embassy (Stockholm)

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