How can we inspire our children to have a clear sense of the beauty and value in their heritage? How can we share meaningful experiences that enable our children develop a clear sense of their own transnational identity, belonging, and purpose? How can we raise rooted children? On Friday 29th May 2020 we had the...
An Intergenerational Yorùbá language learning programme Our pilot programme will see five older generation participants (aged 50+) with a high level of Yorùbá language proficiency skills matched with five young children (aged 7 - 13 years old) with beginner to mid-level Yorùbá language skills for an intensive 6 weeks period of one-to-one Yorùbá language practice and intergenerational relationship...
To celebrate the release of the fantastic new book Children of the quicksands by Efua Traore, publishers Chicken House have kindly gifted us several copies of the VERY limited edition proof copy. We’ve decided that we’d like to gift these books to children who’d like to read it along with us as part of a...
The N Circle Speakers Club brings together beginner and intermediate speakers of various Nigerian languages and provides them with a fun, relaxed and unique environment where they can learn, connect with like minded Nigerians, practice and improve their skills without the fear of ridicule.
CultureTree Centre is delighted to host Kọ́lá Túbọ̀sún, a Nigerian linguist, writer, scholar and cultural activist for the launch of his poetry collection ‘Edwardsville by Heart’ and a panel discussion exploring what it means to hold on to your language in a changing world.
To celebrate Black History Month, we at CultureTree are holding a special African drumming and traditional African Storytelling event for children. We will also have a few specially selected Vendors selling African-inspired goods and merchandise.
An immersive celebration of African heritage and culture To celebrate the launch of ‘A collection of Yorùbá lullabies: Ọmọ Mi - My Child’, CultureTree are collaborating with the British Library to host a special family event on Saturday, 15th April 2023. The event titled ‘It takes a Village’ will be an immersive celebration of African...
Join us at our immersive celebration of African heritage and culture. We'll have African storytelling and singing for children under 5, African drumming workshop and performance, mural workshop, and a collaborative song writing workshop for families.
On Friday 3rd November, CultureTree in collaboration with the Mayor of Southwark, Cllr Michael Situ, will be hosting an evening reception to celebrate and showcase our Yoruba Heritage Walking Trails and Murals project. See pictures from event HERE
YorubaStars ni wa! Join us at our parent and baby/toddler playgroup where music, stories and play are used to teach children Yoruba language. £10 per family FOR DROP-INS (BLOCK OF 4 SESSIONS £36) Times: 11am - 1pm We'll have a range of fun activities: Yoruba Nursery Rhymes Stories in Yoruba Free Play Suitable for families...
Join us for a free, drop-in, creative workshop for families! In this workshop you'll design and create your own tote bags with Ankara Wax Prints. Suitable for children aged 5–12 years with their parents and carers. The workshop is free and drop-in any time from 11am-1pm. No booking required. Places are available on a first...
Join us for a free, drop-in, creative workshop for families! In this workshop you'll design and create your own photo frames with Ankara Wax Prints. Suitable for children aged 5–12 years with their parents and carers. The workshop is free and drop-in any time from 11am-1pm. No booking required. Places are available on a first...
