HACKNEY COMMUNITY CELEBRATES THE LIFE OF NELSON
ROLIHLAHLA MANDELA
Hackney Unites have come together with various community organisations in Hackney to organise a ’Nine-Night’ celebration of Nelson Mandela’s life.
Through the African tradition of ‘Nine-Night’ - an extended wake – Mandela’s
life will be celebrated through songs, poetry, African-drumming and
performance.
This event takes place from 6pm at the Trinity
Centre, Beechwood Road London , E8 3DY
There will be a book of
condolences open for signing from 5.30pm. There will also be African drumming,
community singing, poetry and also be tributes from representatives of various
communities in Hackney.
Co-organiser, Ngozi Fulani said: ‘Perhaps one man
more than any other in the 20th and 21st Century represented the spirit of
humanity and endurance. NELSON ROLIHLALA MANDELA has made that final journey
along the long walk to freedom. This is an opportunity for us to come together
as the Hackney community to honour Madiba!’
For those that cannot make it to the event in
person but would like to send a tribute to be read or shown on the night,
please send emails, video tributes and images to: ngozi.fulani@gmail.com
Notes to editor:
This event has been organised and supported by
E.A.T. (Education Africa teaching (EAT), Hackney Unites, BEMA and Hackney CVS
and the Trinity Centre (Dalston).
You will be also able to sign a condolence book on
the following days and times:
Wednesday 11th December - Hackney CVS 10:00 to
16:00
Wednesday 11th December - Northwold Community Hall
(Emashi rehearsal venue)
Thursday 12th December - Hackney CVS 10:00 to 16:00
Friday 13th December - Hackney CVS 10:00 to 16:00
Friday 13th December - Trinity Centre Dalston 17:30
to 23:30
Hackney CVS – Springfield
House, 5 Tyssen St ,
London E8
2LY
Northwold Community Hall – 131 Upper Clapton Road ,
Clapton, London ,
E5 9SA
Trinity Centre - Beechwood Road , London ,
E8 3DY