Celebrating the contributions of British Nigerians to the British society
The ‘Home from Home’ project aims to explore the legacies of pioneering British Nigerians in the UK and their impact on society.
The project will highlight British Nigerian contributions to the cultural, political, educational, artistic, spiritual, and sporting life of Britain and London, in particular.
HfH Project Deliverables
Volunteering
‘Home from Home’ will provide 185 members of the public from varied backgrounds education
Training
In collaboration with Oral History Society/National Life Stories at The British Library, Museum
Conference
There will be a one-day conference on ‘The Legacy of people of Nigerian Descent
Museum Tours
For additional learning and engagement with Nigerian arts and artefacts in London
Exhibitions
For wider access and enjoyment of the project, we will take the project exhibition featuring the
Sharing Events
We will carry out various public engagement activities with mixed audiences to encourage further
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Meet Àsìkò: a visual artist who expresses his ideas through the medium of photography and mixed media.
Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE was named the most influential woman in the UK’s tech industry for 2020 by Computer Weekly magazine.
Nigeria participated in World War II as a British colony on the side of the Allies.
In June 1942, The Emir of Katsina of the Northern Provinces of Nigeria
Justin Fashanu’ was a British Nigerian footballer who played for a variety of clubs in both the UK and North America
Femi Elufowoju jr is a Nigerian theatre and opera director.
Home from Home project launch
Home from Home Achievements
Next Event
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October
One good thing I learnt from this project working on the microsite is that it is possible to use video to create a panoramic picture display. I have not done before, so I am learning.
How do we avoid the hazards of a single story? Home from Home is the answer to that question. …a brilliant event.
Congratulations for your excellent "Home from Home" Launch @ Stratford Old Town Hall the other week. Sterling stuff. I look forward to trying to attend follow-up sessions.
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