Africa Reborn: A Journey Through Story, Rhythm and Heritage
An Immersive African Storytelling Experience for the Whole School
Africa Reborn brings the richness, resilience and rhythm of African and Caribbean heritage vividly to life. From the moment pupils enter the space, they are welcomed with music, rhythm and greetings in African languages. From that moment on, they are not an audience. They are storytellers.
This is a whole school experience designed for EYFS through to Year 6, perfect for Black History Month, Diversity Week, Book Week or Enrichment Days. It is equally powerful as a one off celebration or as part of a wider focus on storytelling, diversity and world cultures.
The Journey
Pupils discover that Africa is a vast and vibrant continent of fifty four countries and over two thousand languages. They learn words of welcome, join in with call and response songs and find themselves drawn into a series of powerful tales drawn from African and Caribbean heritage.
They travel through a village where sound itself has been stolen, step into the shoes of a warrior queen standing firm against injustice, and follow twins separated by the Trans Atlantic slave trade whose connection endures across oceans. Each story is age appropriate and carefully adapted across phases, with Early Years, Key Stage One and Key Stage Two each receiving a session shaped for their world.
Throughout, children use their bodies, voices and imaginations to drive the stories forward. This is drama and oracy in action. Joyful, purposeful and utterly alive.
How It Ends and What They Take Away
The session closes with celebration. Music fills the hall and pupils move and dance together, energised, proud and connected to something bigger than themselves.
By the end, children can talk about what makes a great storyteller, why stories matter and how heritage and culture shape who we are. They leave with a stronger sense of empathy, a richer cultural understanding and the confidence that their voice belongs in the story.
Workshop Detail
Africa Reborn accommodates up to 60 children per session (two classes) and takes place in your school hall. Session length is tailored to year group: 30 minutes for Early Years, 45 minutes for Key Stage One and 60 minutes for Key Stage Two.
Quote and availability?
For a bespoke quotation, please complete the enquiry form below. Let us know how many classes you would like us to work with, the relevant year groups and any preferred dates and we will come back to you promptly.
