African Heritage & Culture events in Sheffield 

Sheffield has a wide range of ‘African Heritage’ themed cultural events on offer throughout the year. Whether you want to be empowered, educated or entertained, there's something for everyone to enjoy. From fascinating talks, thought-provoking words and images, to music that will get your blood pumping and feet tapping – Sheffield has it all!

Events listed here are collated by the African Heritage Culture Forum, who work in partnership with organisations across Sheffield to help raise awareness, educate and support the recognition of the city’s diverse history and African heritage culture.

For more information visit their website here: www.africanheritage.org.uk

 

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Never Look Back

Uganda, 2020. Veteran Komakech ‘Abba’ Ogwang is haunted by dreams of battle. His granddaughter, Anena, urges him to share his long-buried story.

27 Feb 2027 - 13 Mar 2027
Promo image for 'Never Look Back' with a man surrounded by smoke and explosions.

Kemah Bob: Love Child

Love Child is an intimate yet rowdy, personal yet electric, high-energy stand-up show from the “chest-achingly funny” Kemah Bob.

27 Mar 2027 19:00
Close-up portrait of a smiling woman with vibrant curly red hair, looking to the side. She wears dramatic eye make-up, dark lipstick, large dangling earrings and an ornate gold necklace. Warm red and pink lighting illuminates her face, while a sparkling, out-of-focus backdrop creates a glamorous and festive atmosphere.

Mo Gilligan - the Mo You Know

Triple BAFTA winning stand up sensation Mo Gilligan has announced his biggest ever World Tour with The Mo You Know in 2026.

09 Apr 2027 20:00
Promo poster with a head-shot of Mo Gilligan

Johannes Radebe - Finally Home

Johannes Radebe is back! 2026 has been an extraordinary year for JoJo. He has become a British citizen, made his West End debut and started his dream role as presenter of Strictly Come Dancing. But one thing will never change: Johannes was born to dance.

22 May 2027 19:30
A smiling person stands confidently with hands on hips, wearing a white sleeveless outfit with a cut-out detail at the chest. Sheer white fabric billows behind them like wings, creating a dramatic effect. The background features a soft grey-blue sky with subtle sparkling highlights, giving the image a theatrical and uplifting feel.

12 Letters To My Name

Tobi and Jay, the only two Africans in the class, are lambs to the slaughter. Newly arrived to England, Sheffield, they are forced to navigate a new life alongside the quiet ache of home.

12 Jun 2027 - 26 Jun 2027
Poster for the event with a picture of a young woman with a background picture of blocks of flats.

Sheffield Stories: Caribbean Footsteps

This new exhibition celebrates the many ways that people of African Caribbean heritage have contributed to Sheffield life.

10 May 2024 - 02 May 2027

In Conversation: On the Border of my Peaceful Home

This new exhibition, curated by artist Kedisha Coakley, brings together artworks, objects and specimens from Sheffield’s collection to explore the relationship between Empire and the trade in fruit and flowers.

24 Jun 2025 - 23 Dec 2026
In Conversation: On the Border of my Peaceful Home © the artist
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