Kayd Somali Week Festival

Huge congrats to Hadsan Mohamud on her feature in British Vogue for her play Crush! Her voice, honesty and creative bravery are being recognised on a big stage, and we couldn’t be prouder. 🌟 Read her story in Vogue ⬇️ vogue.co.uk/article/crush-…

Eid plans? We’ve got you 🌙 Join us next Friday for an Eid Special comedy night with Adan Abdi, hosted by Selam Amare, plus Vyome Singh and Roman Harris. Sharp wit. Big laughs. Stories shaped by culture and migration. Oxford House 3 April | 7PM Tickets: share.google/l7zgjaLA9LGmeQ…

“Five lives, one city, a nation at war.” Don’t miss Khartoum — a powerful Sudanese film blending animation, memory and revolution. 25 Feb | 7pm Oxford House, Bethnal Green Presented by Kayd & Almas Art Foundation. Seats are limited: bit.ly/3ZIX6UJ

Few days to go. Five lives. One city. A nation at war. Come watch Khartoum with us and sit with these stories properly. 📍 Oxford House 🗓 Wed 25 Feb 🕖 7–9pm Tickets: bit.ly/3ZIX6UJ

Next Wednesday we’re screening Khartoum in collaboration Almas Art Foundation as part of Voices & Visions of Sudan film series. It’s a powerful film about memory, resistance and hope in the face of war. 📍 Oxford House 🗓 25 Feb, 7pm Book your seat: bit.ly/3ZIX6UJ

🎬 OPEN CASTING CALL BBC Studios are casting for OUR SCHOOL, a new comedy short for BBC Three. Adapted from Dugsi Dayz by Sabrina Ali. ✨ No acting experience needed 📍 London-based 📅 2–6 March 2026 | Paid Role 📩 Apply: bbcstudioscasting@bbc.com ⏰ Deadline: 13 Feb 2026

We’re back at Oxford House tomorrow for the launch of 'My Name is Sahal ' by Dr. Nuur Hassan. A powerful story of memory, loss, and finding your way home. Join us for an evening of readings, conversation, and community. ✨ 🗓️ 5 Dec, 6:30pm 📍 Oxford House 🎟️ Tickets: share.google/iZyrF2PyhQHIri… Don’t miss this one.

What happens when your homeland vanishes? Discover My Name is Sahal at our London book launch with Dr. Nuur Hassan. 📅 Dec 5, 6:30pm | Oxford House 🎟️ Tickets: share.google/aOkS4XEraBK3bg…

A documentary every Londoner should see! Untold Stories Part 2 screens again on 29 Nov at 6:30pm @RichMixLondon Film + Q&A with director Suher Sofi. 🎟️ Grab your ticket while they’re still available share.google/Zy00TkL8fuWFFF…

Join us for the book launch and discussion of My Name is Sahal by Dr. Nuur Hassan, taking place on Friday 5th of December at Oxford House. The novel follows the life of Sahal, a boy raised in 1970s Somalia whose world is transformed by the collapse of the state, civil war, and exile. Through memory and reflection, the novel explores identity, faith, loss, and the quiet determination of the diaspora. The event includes a reading, an in-depth discussion hosted by Ubah Ali and an audience Q&A. Books will be available to purchase and sign. 📅 Friday, 5 December, 6:30–9pm 📍 Oxford House 🎟️ Reserve your ticket here: share.google/aOkS4XEraBK3bg…

Join us on 5 Dec for the launch of My Name is Sahal by Dr. Nuur Hassan, a powerful novel about memory, exile, and becoming. 📍 Oxford House 🎟️ Tickets now available: share.google/aOkS4XEraBK3bg…

Missed the first screening? Untold Stories Part 2 is back on 29 Nov at Rich Mix. An evening of film, identity, heritage, followed by a conversation with director Suher Sofi. 📅 Friday 29 November, 6:30–8:30pm 📍 Rich Mix (35-47 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E1 6LA) 🎟️ Reserve your ticket on Eventbrite: share.google/Zy00TkL8fuWFFF…

A boy from Baidoa. A generation in exile. A novel that remembers what war tried to erase. Join us for the book launch of My Name is Sahal, the new novel from Dr. Nuur Hassan. An evening of reflection, story, and resilience. 📅 5 Dec | 6:30–9pm | Oxford House 🎟️ Book your ticket: share.google/aOkS4XEraBK3bg… 📖 Reading + discussion with the author

𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝟐 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐒! We’re pleased to present the second screening of 'Untold Stories Part 2' on Friday 29 November at Rich Mix. This documentary traces the history and lived experiences of the Somalilander community in Tower Hamlets, beginning with the early Somalilanders who arrived as seamen and soldiers, and continuing through the stories of their children and grandchildren. Directed by Suher Sofi, the film offers a thoughtful look at identity, belonging, and community across generations. Following the screening, audiences are invited to stay for a conversation and Q+A with Suher, founder of JanFirst Productions. 📅 Friday 29 November, 6:30pm 📍 Rich Mix 🎟️ Tickets: share.google/Zy00TkL8fuWFFF…

Congratulations to Side eYe Writers Group on delivering two sold-out showcase workshops as part of Somali Week Festival 2025! The energy, innovation, and honesty on stage were truly remarkable. It’s always a privilege to support initiatives that empower emerging writers and bring new stories to UK theatre. We look forward to collaborating together again soon. @sideYe_prods 👏👏👏👏

📽️ Inspiring films. Somali stories. One unforgettable night. On Thu 23 Oct, Rich Mix transforms into an arthouse cinema space with screenings of three powerful shorts: ✨ The Martyr (Ahmed Abdullahi) ✨ Muna (Warda Mohamed) ✨ The Earth Has Ears (Khadar Ayderus Ahmed) From Stockholm suburbs to London schools, from Somali villages to diaspora streets — these films capture identity, resilience, and raw humanity. 🎬 Followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. Come for the stories, stay for the conversation. 📅 Thu 23 Oct | 6:30 PM (films 7 PM) 📍 Rich Mix, Shoreditch 🎟 £10 → eventbrite.co.uk/e/155308490174… kayd.org/all-events

🤖 AI is changing the world — but what does it mean for Somali language and culture? At Somali Week Festival, join Peter Chonka, Said Salah and Mohamed Abdimalik for an eye-opening conversation on how Generative AI is reshaping education, digital rights, and cultural preservation. This panel will introduce a groundbreaking Somali-language lexicon for AI terminology, developed with Somali linguists, and showcase an interactive digital tool designed to make AI more accessible for Somali speakers. 📅 Sat 18 Oct | 6–7 PM 📍 Oxford House, Bethnal Green 🎟 £5 tickets → eventbrite.co.uk/e/161085370980… kayd.org/all-events

𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐫 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐱 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 Muna Dahir Afrax honours legacy and language as editor of Maana-faay, the celebrated novel by her late father, Mohamed Dahir Afrax. Her work connects generations and bridges Somali storytelling for English-speaking audiences. Meet Muna, and learn how she’s bringing classic Somali narratives to a new generation, live at Diasporic Voices. Tuesday 21 October | Oxford House | 8–10pm 🎟️ Tickets: ow.ly/veai50X9fVO

🎧 Stories, culture, and sound — live on stage. Abti Podcast hosts a special one-hour session with Ali Naji, exploring Somali Funk Music, its roots, and its lasting impact on Somali cultural identity. Don’t miss this chance to experience this unique blend of insight, honesty, and creativity in person. 📅 Sat 18 Oct | 7–8 PM 📍 Oxford House, Bethnal Green 🎟 Tickets → eventbrite.co.uk/e/163082840465… kayd.org/all-events #SomaliWeek2025 #AbtiPodcast #SomaliMusic