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
Activity timetable below
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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. Timetable and Programme are subject to update. Daalu xxx
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. FOCUS ON SETTLING YOURSELF DURING THIS TIME SLOT!
5pm dinner
7.00pm HOUSE KEEPING
Welcome: Sister Angie
Well-being, Conduct Codes: Brother James
Volunteers address: Sahr Abu
It is important to be present, ask questions & receive clarity.
7.30pm Opening Ceremony, libation with Griot Chinyere
Drum Call
Ndewonu - dream team
Chi Shake
Libation - Honouring Our ancestors
A Divine intention - affirmation creation
Aamasade - Intro Sobonfu Some
Self-love chant
Well being practitioners presentation
Stall holders presentation
Nne Agwu song
10.30 - midnight Fire Side
Open jam sessions led by Drew Sinclair.
MONDAY 26th JULY
6am - 7.30am
Adult Yoga: Anna OR
Young people Martial Arts: Sola Story
7.00am - BREAKFAST Begins
8.00am -9am
Children Yoga:
9.30 - 11am
Visual Arts: Ken McCalla
OR Village discussion
OR Story Workshops: Sola Story
11.30am - 1pm
Sobunfu rituals: Sister Aamasade
OR Children's drama with Euton Daley
OR Sacred Geometry: Galactic Clyde
1pm LUNCH starts
3.00 - 4.30pm
Singing Workshops: Amantha Edmead
OR Story Workshops: Eli Anderson
OR Story Magic: Griot Chinyere
5.00 - 6.30pm
Drumming: Angie Amra
OR Kora: Jai Bakary
OR Truth and Justice: Caul Grant
6pm DINNER starts
8.00 - 10.00pm
Traditional Storytelling performances with
Eli Anderson
Sola Story
Sahr Abu
10.30 - midnight Fire Side
Open jam sessions led by Musician Drew Sinclair.
Midnight meditation walk: Griot Chinyere
TUESDAY 27th JULY
6am - 7.30am
Adult Yoga: Anna OR
Young people Martial Arts: Sola Story
7.00am - BREAKFAST Begins
8.00am -9am
Children Yoga:
9.30 - 11am
Visual Arts: Ken McCalla
OR Childbirth & community Sister Mut
OR Story Workshops: Sola Story
11.30am - 1pm
Sobunfu rituals: Sister Aamasade
OR Children's drama with Euton Daley
OR Sacred Geometry: Galactic Clyde
1pm LUNCH starts
3.00 - 4.30pm
Singing Workshops: Amantha Edmead
OR Story Workshops: Eli Anderson
OR Story Magic: Griot Chinyere
5.00 - 6.30pm
Drumming: Angie Amra
OR Kora: Jai Bakary
OR Truth and Justice: Caul Grant
6pm DINNER starts
8.00 - 10.00pm
Traditional Storytelling performances with Kuumba Nia Arts presenting their award winning show touring England: SOLD the story of Mary Prince
Storyteller: Amantha Edmead
Musician: Amra Anderson
Director: Euton Daley
10.30 - midnight Fire Side
Open jam sessions led by Musician Drew Sinclair.
Midnight meditation walk: Griot Chinyere
Wednesday 28th JULY
6am - 7.30am
Adult Yoga: Anna OR
Young people Martial Arts: Sola Story
7.00am - BREAKFAST Begins
8.00am -9am
Children Yoga:
9.30 - 11am
OR Visual Arts: Ken McCalla
OR Childbirth & community Sister Mut
OR Story Workshops: Sola Story
11.30am - 1pm
Sacred Geometry: Galactic Clyde
OR Children's drama with Euton Daley
OR Village discussion: Mara Livermore
1pm LUNCH starts
3.00 - 4.30pm
Singing Workshops: Amantha Edmead
OR Story Workshops: Eli Anderson
OR Story Magic: Griot Chinyere
5.00 - 6.30pm
Drumming: Angie Amra
OR Kora: Jai Bakary
OR Truth and Justice: Caul Grant
6pm DINNER starts
8.00 - 10.00pm Traditional Storytelling performances with
Shanti-Chi presents an innovative story adaptation for stage of "Ezigbo the obanje spirit child". performed by Griot Way ensemble: Griot Chinyere, Flavia McDonald, Shediyah HatNebMaoo. Chichi Onyekwere.
Musician: Jali Bakary
Adapted & Directed by: Chinyere Nwaubani.
10.30 - midnight Fire Side
Open jam sessions led by Musician Drew Sinclair.
Midnight meditation walk: Griot Chinyere
Thursday 29th JULY
6am - 7.30am
Adult Yoga: Anna
OR Kazimba: Sola Story
7.00am - BREAKFAST Begins
Midday - 2pm
Closing ceremony with all villagers
2.00pm
Wonder and explore
Chill with new and old friends
Clean up, Pack up
hug up, kiss up & home time
Visit the Beach
How it works:
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Read below to innerstand the Nne Agwu family retreat?
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Choose Nne Agwu 5 day pass - add to basket
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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
