PROGRAMME
NNE AGWU AFRAKAN STORYTELLING REATREAT 2021
Best Afrakan Storytellers and Leadership Facilitators UK wide
Nne Agwu Afrakan Storytelling Retreat 2021 is in honour of our ancestor Sobonfu Somé: spiritual empress, healer & author. Her spirit is part of our powerful melanin rich village. She has played an essential role in inspiring healing visions with the oral traditions of our storytelling. We are thankful to Chineke the divine womb of creation as we affirm the natural forces & divine energies of the universe continue to guide us gracefully. Come make this a truly beautiful & wonderful occasion.
Nne Agwu Storytelling family retreat 2021
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All activities are based around the theme of "family values and Ubuntu". We have left enough space for you to relax, eat, make new friends, deepen old connections, commune with nature and treat yourself to a healing session or two.
SUNDAY 25th JULY
There will be food, snacks and juices available for sale on arrival.
1pm - 4.00pm
WELCOME TENT Registration
TENT ERECTING and SETTLING - If you have booked a tent or need help erecting your own tent, please arrive in good time so we can take the time to support you.
4.00pm
HOUSE KEEPING and HEALTH and SAFETY - A time to ask questions about the weekend. It is important to be present.
5pm dinner
7.30pm Opening Ceremony, libation & with Griot Chinyere
Drum Call
Nne Agwu Song
Chigwa ceremony
Ndeewunu
Call & Response
Chi Shake
Honouring Our ancestors
Dimela Yekwai
Adesose Wallace
Toni Morrison
A Divine intention - affirmation creation
Chanting and Drum beat
Healers presentation
Nne Agwu song
Drumming / dancing
8.30 - 10.00pm by the Fire Side
Traditional Storytelling performances with
Griot Chinyere
Eli Anderson
Sola Story
Flavia McDonald
10.30pm - Acoustic Music in the woods
Open jam sessions led by professional Musicians.
MONDAY 26th JULY
6am - 7.30am
Yoga Adult
7.00am - BREAKFAST Begins
8.00am -9am
Yoga Children - Michelle Campbell
9.30 - 11am
Storytelling Workshops with Eli Anderson
11.30am - 1pm
Storytelling Workshops with Sola Story
1pm LUNCH starts
3.00 - 4.30pm
Kora singing Workshops with Jali Bakery
5.00 - 6.30pm
Storytelling Workshops
6pm DINNER starts
8.00 - 10.00pm by the Fire Side
Traditional Storytelling performances with
Griot Chinyere
Eli Anderson
Sola Story
Paula Cameron
Vanessa Matthews
10.30pm - Acoustic Music in the woods
Open jam sessions led by professional Musicians.
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Midnight - Forest walking with Griot Chinyere
TUESDAY 27th JULY
6am - 7.30am
Yoga Adult
7.00am - BREAKFAST Begins
8.00am -9am
Yoga Children - Michelle Campbell
9.30 - 11am
Storytelling Workshops with Eli Anderson
1.30am - 1pm
Storytelling Workshops with Sola Story
1pm LUNCH starts
3.00 - 4.30pm
Kora singing Workshops with Jali Bakery
5.00 - 6.30pm
Storytelling Workshops
6pm DINNER starts
8.00 - 10.00pm by the Fire Side
Traditional Storytelling performances with
Griot Chinyere
Griot Way Essemble
Aamasade
Akadi
Sabu
10.30pm - Acoustic Music in the woods
Open jam sessions led by professional Musicians.
Midnight - Forest walking with Griot Chinyere
Wednesday 28th JULY
6am - 7.30am
Yoga Adult
7.00am - BREAKFAST Begins
8.00am -9am
Yoga Children - Michelle Campbell
9.30 - 11am
Storytelling Workshops with Eli Anderson
11.30am - 1pm
Storytelling Workshops with Sola Story
1pm LUNCH starts
3.00 - 4.30pm
Kora singing Workshops with Jali Bakery
5.00 - 6.30pm
Storytelling Workshops
6pm DINNER starts
8.00 - 10.00pm
Closing ceremony with
Retreat Participants
Griot Way Ensemble
Professional performances
10.30pm - Acoustic Music
Open jam led by professional musicians.
Midnight - Forest walking with Griot Chinyere
Thursday 29th JULY
Free day
Wonder and explore
Chill with new and old friends
3pm Clean up, Pack up
hug up, kiss up & home time
How it works:
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Read below to innerstand the Nne Agwu family retreat?
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Read Terms of use
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Choose Nne Agwu 5 day pass - add to basket
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Need added Extras: Tent hire/Glamp Options - add to basket
Remember to:
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Read What to Bring guidelines to ensure your comfort
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Organise your Travel to venue
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Read the Programme so you can arrive at the right time
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Listen to the testimonials of previous attendees
Daalu (divine thanks)
Ise (As spoken so shall it be)
Ahh a touch of luxury...yes hot showers & flushing toilets
