Experience APEM NO NIE, a unique creative gathering in Amsterdam celebrating Ashanti/Kumasi heritage. This event fosters connections within the diaspora, exploring history, culture, and community pride through engaging conversations, vibrant music, and hands-on activities. Proceeds from the fundraiser directly support the establishment of a creative centre in Kumasi for broader community access.
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This creative gathering and fundraiser, 'APEM NO NIE,' aims to connect the Ashanti/Kumasi diaspora in the Netherlands with their heritage. It features conversations, music, and creative activities designed to foster collaborations and bridge communities across continents. Proceeds support the development of a community creative centre in Kumasi.
The event 'APEM NO NIE' is a creative gathering and fundraiser taking place in Amsterdam, bringing Kumasi/Ashanti energy to the Netherlands. It aims to connect the Ashanti/Kumasi diaspora by tracing pathways back to heritage, history, and the pride of their home city. Through conversation, music, making, and storytelling, the event seeks to spark new relationships and foster collaborations between Kumasi’s creative scene and its diaspora. The mission is to unite skills, resources, and imagination, with proceeds from the fundraiser going towards the development of a creative centre in Kumasi that the community can access without restrictions. Attendees can expect panel talks on Ashanti/Dutch/Suriname history and memory, DIY screen-printing and upcycling workshops (with the option to bring personal clothing), a limited-edition jersey auction, and live DJ sets. The event is scheduled for Friday, October 10, 2025, at 7 PM CET, and will be held at Kazerne Reigersbos in Amsterdam. Entry is free, with a sign-up required via a provided link. This event is a collaboration with The Black Archives, Sankofa Archives, and Mosaiko, powered by Kazerne Reigersbos.
Entry to the APEM NO NIE gathering and fundraiser is free. Attendees are required to sign up via a provided link to confirm their attendance. The event is a fundraiser, with proceeds supporting the development of a creative centre in Kumasi.
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