The Royal African Society Benefit Gala 2024 Auction
The Royal African Society's Benefit Gala on Friday 22 November, from 5:30pm - 11:30pm will be one of the most exciting and glamorous events in the London social calenda, to kick off the festive season. It will be held at the beautiful and historic headquarters of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Portland Place, London.
Pre-dinner starts with a cocktail and networking event in the RIBA Gallery, 5:30pm – 7:00pm, co-hosted by the UK's All Party Parliamentary Group for Africa, and esteemed partners and friends of the Society Afreximbank, Africa No Filter and Rolling Stone Africa. Guests will include industry leaders, Parliamentarians, Ambassadors and High Commissioners, academics, and Africa-related organisations and celebrities, networking and mingling in an engaging, dynamic environment.
One of the highlights of the event is the Auction, where guests could take home artwork by some of the most recognised and valued artists from the continent and the Diaspora, as well as luxurious experiences such as safaris in Kenya, all available in the silent, which goes live on 11th - 25th November and the live auction which will start promptly at 9pm. Participants not in attendance at the Gala will be able to place bids remotely.
Speeches, high calibre cultural entertainment and dining on Michelin Star curated 3 course dinner will commence from 7:00pm - 11:30pm, during which there will also be presentation of awards.
Professor Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), will deliver a keynote address on the “Power of Narrative”.
Two Michelin star African restaurateurs Ire Hassan-Odukale of IKOYI and Adejoke Bakare of CHISHURU have advised on the menu. The evening's fabulous entertainment will include headlining act, international superstar Laolu Senbanjo, the esteemed award-winning poet Jenny Mitchell, dance performance by the spectacular Ballet Soul, and London based legendary London School of Samba and the Master of Ceremonies will be the comedian and influencer Kenny O.
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