Diaspora

Sparing a moment to send positive energies and strength to the people of Haiti. In this pic, Eintou and our Haitian friend Frantz who transitioned a few years ago, stand next to the Neg Mawon  monument in Port au Prince. . Neg Mawon is Haitian Creole for The Black Maroon.…

My reaction to racism is this look because I feel sorry for people who hate me. More talk about cockroaches and African people in TT this week, a country that is often referred to as an example of racial harmony. We may not be killing each other in the streets…

No need to be afraid of getting a Carnival tabanca Kambule Campus is back! Like Kambule Movement on Facebook and subscribe to the Kambule Movement YouTube channel to view the latest episode. Support the online version of Kambule for Carnival 2021 by donating at www.idakedagroup.com. Check out the latest Kambule…

Kambule Campus- African spirituality in TT Carnival

Winers, Mas Makers, Carnival Jumbies and Lovers, Kambule Movement coming! COVID cah stop the Spirit of the Carnival and we must resist any and all attempts to extinguish the creative energies of the season. Join us for Kambule Campus – a series of interactive workshops in which we will delve…

African History Month – In a Kalinda session for young people in a school in Morvant. Kalinda is an ancient martial arts from Central and West Africa, and other parts of the continent. It was practised by the enslaved in the form of a fight dance with songs, dances and…

Kambule Campus Workshops continue! Join cast members Brendon Lacaille and Keon Francis on Tuesday November 17th 5pm – 7pm as they explore the performance elements of Kambule – the ritual re-enactment of the 1881 Canboulay Riots. Participation is free! Please like, share and donate to our campaign to do a…

Friday vibes! Here I am dancing in Costa Rica with a traditional Mascarada, depicting African and Spanish influences on their festival. Notice the Kente-like fabric the character is wearing. If you have more information about the African influences on this portrayal please share If you know where to look, the…

‘Arise’, the name of the monument that I’m standing next to. Created in honour of our African ancestors, its primary designer is TT artist Gillian Bishop. According to media reports, Bishop says the monument symbolises various elements of the Emancipation movement in TT. It celebrates the “rebellious spirit of our…

Sometimes I have breakfast as my ancestors would have – saltfish with provision and a cup of tea. They would eat like this to build themselves up for a long day of work in the fields. My grandmother was the first person I saw eating food in the morning; she…