Edges and Drinks
Edges and Drinks aims to promote Afro-Nordic sisterhood, celebrate the diversity of Afro hair, and honor Black history in the diaspora. Join us for a platform that redefines sisterhood and the essence of being a Black or Brown woman in the Nordic region.
We will be serving East African food, snacks and beverages, including non-alcoholic options. Activities will be a afro-textured hair and cultural show, slam poetry, stands, press wall, red carpet interviews and the whole event will be live streamed by our media partner Mamos TV- The largest broadcasting media platform catering for Diaspora and Africa to celebrate diversity.
Theme: Afro-Nordic Excellence
- The showcasers will be displaying their interpretation on this year's theme on the runway.
- The guests are encouraged to use it as the dress code.
Program
11:00 - 12:30 Doors
Mingle with welcome drinks, snacks, press wall, stands and red carpet interviews
Poetry By Asha Abdullahi
Asha Abdullahi is a slampoet who uses her words to express herself and shed light on issues close to her heart as a black, hijab-wearing woman. On October 1st, she will grace the stage at the Edges and Drinks hair and culture celebration with her powerful performance.
- Miriam Nabunya, Founder and producer, Edges and Drinks
- Dr. Michelle Tisdel, Project manager, Black History Month Norway
- Official opening speech by Marian Abdi Hussein, Deputy Leader of the Socialist Left Party (SV) and Member of Parliament for Oslo
Welcome speeches
Panel discussion
Decentering Whiteness and Decolonizing the Narrative: Perspectives from Afro-Nordic Women
A conversation led by Chisom Udeze and panel consisting of groundbreaking women.
- Deise Nunes- Arts researcher
- Monica Gathuo: Project manager and anti-racist activist
- Amelia Høy: Actor and activist
Fireside chat
Changing The narrative in practise
An enlightening fireside chat that promises to reshape the narrative, featuring our illustrious host, Irene Kinunda Afriyie , and the trailblazing passionate start-up founder; Lalla Coulibaly of Krølltopp.no, Krølleløftet and Daba. .
Lunch
​For our meat-loving tribe, prepare to indulge in a heartwarming plate of Beef-Infused Jollof Rice, paired with a savory Chicken Stew, fried Plantains, and a refreshing Salad drizzled with a delectable vinaigrette. And for our plant-based family, you're in for a treat! Enjoy a steaming plate of flavorful Jollof Rice, accompanied by a hearty Vegetable Stew, plantains that melt in your mouth, and a crisp Salad kissed by that same tasty vinaigrette.