Chapter Two - An Interactive Sudanese Arts & Fundraising Experience

Don't just watch the art. Become part of it. ❤️

Following our October gathering, Voices of the Nile returns for its second chapter — The Creation, an immersive evening of Sudanese and African creativity, inspiring stories, artistic expression and community, all in solidarity with Sudan.

This time, we're taking the experience beyond the stage.

Join us at Sister – Renold Building, Manchester, where powerful voices, fresh perspectives and artistic performances meet interactive experiences that invite YOU to become part of the creation.

From thought-provoking talks and poetry to live performances, collaborative artwork and creative workshops, this evening celebrates the power of art to connect people, preserve stories and inspire meaningful change.

Whether you're Sudanese, part of the wider African diaspora, an artist, a creative thinker or simply someone who wants to experience something different while supporting a meaningful cause, you're warmly invited.

✨ What to Expect

🎤 Voices Worth Sharing — Inspiring Talks & Stories

Discover emerging speakers, storytellers, creatives and changemakers sharing powerful ideas, personal experiences and fresh perspectives on identity, culture, belonging, creativity and hope.

🎭 Poetry, Spoken Word & Live Performances

Experience original poetry, storytelling and artistic performances celebrating Sudanese and African voices.

🎨 Interactive Creative Experiences

Step into our creative space and explore hands-on artistic activities. Write, draw, reflect, collaborate and contribute to something meaningful. No artistic experience is needed!

🖼️ Collective Art & Community Expression

Become part of a shared creative project celebrating Sudanese identity, cultural memory and solidarity. Selected contributions may be featured in the next chapter of our arts series, with participants' permission.

🤝 Community, Culture & Connection

Meet artists, speakers, entrepreneurs and members of the wider community. Exchange ideas, discover creative talent and make meaningful connections.

❤️ Fundraising for Sudan

Throughout the evening, we'll be raising funds to support Sudan through ticket sales, donations and creative fundraising activities. Your participation helps us turn creativity and community into tangible support.

🕰️ Event Schedule

Friday, 20 November 2026

📍 Sister – Renold Building, Manchester

5:30 PM — Doors Open: Registration, creative welcome and opportunities to connect.

🎟️ Tickets & Donations

Your ticket gives you access to the evening's performances, talks and interactive creative experiences.

As this is a fundraising event, we warmly welcome additional donations from anyone who wishes to contribute.

Can't attend? You can still support Sudan by making a donation or sharing this event with your friends, family and wider community.

🇸🇩 More Than an Event — A Growing Cultural Movement

Voices of the Nile is a series of cultural fundraising experiences celebrating Sudanese creativity, identity, stories and solidarity.

October brought us together.

November invites us to create together.

December will give our stories a space to be remembered.

Through art, storytelling and community, we hope to amplify Sudanese voices while creating meaningful opportunities for people of different backgrounds to connect and stand together for Sudan.

Come for the stories. Stay for the connections. Leave having created something meaningful.

🇸🇩 One evening. Many voices. A shared creation for Sudan. ❤️

Organised in collaboration with the University of Manchester Sudanese Society, Poetry by the Nile and Mindofruba.

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