August 19, 2017
2 p.m.

As a part of the Africa in Reel Time series, join the National Museum of African Art for a screening of Maami (dir. Tunde Kelani, 2011, Nigeria, 93 min., Yoruba with English subtitles). Based on the Nigerian novel of the same name, Maami unfolds over two days leading up to the 2010 World Cup as professional soccer player Kashimawo (Wole Ojo) thinks back on his painful childhood. In particular, he remembers his brave and kind-hearted single mother (Funke Akindele) who worked to protect him from the dark secrets of his absent father. This thoughtful and lovable film, told through flashbacks examining the influence of our parents and our memories on the person we become, is shown in conjunction with the exhibition Senses of Time.

Maami is presented as part of the museum’s African in Reel Time series. Join us every month for a screening and discussion! Visit here for a full list of upcoming films.

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September 6, 2017
1:30–3:30 p.m.

Throughout Africa, people have long utilized colorful, distinct beads to adorn their bodies and to express identity and status. Create your own version of the paper beads crafted in many African villages. Then, string them together to create a unique piece of jewelry!

This workshop is presented as part of the museum’s series of Workshop Wednesdays. Every first Wednesday of the month, stop by the museum for drop-in classes from trained teachers. Stay for as little or as long as you like to complete your masterpiece. All skill levels and ages welcome; participants under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration is required, but please remember that these events are first-come, first-served. Visit here for a full list of upcoming workshops.

Free and open to the public.

September 6, 2017
6–8:30 p.m.
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Celebrate African Heritage Month with the National Museum of African Art and members of the local and global African diaspora community! Docent-led highlights tours will kick off the evening, followed by a community discussion featuring artists and cultural entrepreneurs. Join the conversation as we discuss the preservation and retention of cultural heritage through arts and crafts, technology, language, visual arts, and creative economies. How can the diaspora community engage with traditional and contemporary African arts to contribute, innovate, and educate?

Part of a regular Heritage Talk series, this discussion will allow the museum to hear directly from one of its most important audiences: D.C.’s local African diaspora community. Make your voice heard!

Presented in partnership with the D.C. Mayor’s Office on African Affairs and the local African immigrant community.

Free and open to the public