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Fragments Of A Complicated Mind | Trailer

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Fragments Of A Complicated Mind | Trailer

Showing at Theatre 503 & Omnibus Theatre | November 2018 | 4 Nights Only!! 15th, 28th, 29th November & 1st December 2018 BOOK TICKETS: Initiativedkf.com/foacm Fragments Of A Complicated Mind | Written & Directed by Damilola DK Fashola - Produced by Initiative.dkf - Supported by Omnibus Theatre - '“This performance gave me chills; I was left flabbergasted” “Makes you laugh and cry and the same damn time!” “It was so refreshing to see the dialogue so current and hard hitting” Quotes from Melanin Box Festival audience 18’

Melanin Box Festival 2015

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Melanin Box Festival 2015

A three-day showcase of theatre, dance, music and short film. The first of its kind in London, UK. With so many subcultures within the British experience, Mɛlənɪn Box Festival hopes to bridge the gap, break down stereotypes, and bring the experiences and subcultures of British Black and BAME theatre makers to light. This monumental event was bursting with new works by creatives such as Regé-Jean Page, Sean Graham, Kyla Frye, Talawa, Smashscreen Films and more! We aim for this to be a repeat event, which will provide an ample source of fresh, and untapped talent. Get in contact to help support! Curated by @DKFash, developed by Initiative.dkf - @Wofai.je and @TristanFAiduenu || Co-Produced by: @Chargedupentz in alliance with RENN EVENTS and supported by The TriForce Network, World Changer Music and House Of Alt. More Information on MBF Future/Pieces Performed: http://www.initiativedkf.com/melanin-box Background Music: @KelzTBK & @MikelAmeen ▶ Follow Initiativedkf on Instagram & Twitter: @initiativedkf • Initiativedkf.com ▶ We create non-conventional theatre, art-house film and dance productions and events ▶LIKE & SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS▶▶

Scalped Research & Development Documentary 2018

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Scalped Research & Development Documentary 2018

Scalped is an outdoor dance theatre exhibition piece focusing on black women’s hair in professional spaces and western society. In a world of consistent judgement and literal poking and prodding, we play on the idea that life is a fashion show. The piece partly pays homage to Grace Jones *whose boundary breaking career parallels the piece.* The overriding message of self-acceptance within “attachments or no attachments”. In a world where the corporate meets the fantastic, break free from expectations and boundaries.. CREATIVE TEAM Creators: Damilola DK Fashola & Wofai | Initiative.dkf Producer: Wofai Movement Director, Writer, Co-Producer: Damilola DK Fashola Assistant Choreographer: Gabrielle Nimo Sound Designer/ Composer:Tyrone Isaac-Stuart Costume Designer: Paulina Domaszewska Set Designer: Ruby Jennings Storyboard Artist: Rebecca E. Douglas Cast: Emmanuella Idris Joanna George Naomi Minott Audrey Lobe Bubsy Spence Grace Akinbode Deanne Mercy ▶️ https://www.initiativedkf.com/scalped ⭐️ ▶ Follow Initiativedkf on Instagram & Twitter: @initiativedkf • Initiativedkf.com ▶ We create non-conventional theatre, art-house film and dance productions and events ▶LIKE & SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS▶▶

ZARASCASKET '14 (Research & Development)

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ZARASCASKET '14 (Research & Development)

ZARASCASKET (R&D) - A Play by Damilola K Fashola www.dkfash.com NEW HERITAGE THEATRE: Recent Resident Director (JPMA) at The National Theatre Studio and Founder of New Heritage Theatre, Daniel Bailey produces 'Scratch Nights.’ An event where 4 plays by 4 writers are selected, and the outcome: 1 play that wins on 1 stage. February 2014 winner was 'Damilola K Fashola.' Part of Royal Court Young Writer Alumni and 30 Nigeria House Award Winner with Theatre Royal Stratford East. Taking its winning spot, Fashola's provocative play 'Zarascasket' kicked off its run with this R+D performance at Paddington Arts Centre (Nov 14), hoping to head to more venues throughout 2015. R&D CAST: Siobhan Cha Cha |Ruben Caboz |Alexander Kiffin | Tobi Bamtefa |Anthony Simpson-Pike| Dani Tonks PRODUCTION TEAM: Artistic Director Damilola K Fashola | Assistant Directors Georgie Levers & Olivia Michalak (Movement) | Production Designer Sanaa Abstrakt | Sound Engineer World Changer Music |Marketing & PR Caroline Duah-Nantwi - Ohemaa LTD

ZARASCASKET (R&D) Trailer

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ZARASCASKET (R&D) Trailer

ZARASCASKET 2014 - R&D DATE: Friday 21st November 2014 (18+) VENUE: Paddington Arts Centre, 32 Woodfield Road, W9 2BE ZARASCASKET (R&D) - A Play by Damilola K Fashola - Dkfash.initiative - www.dkfash.com || IG: @dkf.i || T: @Ohemaa_ltd NEW HERITAGE THEATRE: Recent Resident Director (JPMA) at The National Theatre Studio and Founder of New Heritage Theatre, Daniel Bailey produces 'Scratch Nights.’ An event where 4 plays by 4 writers are selected, and the outcome: 1 play that wins on 1 stage. February 2014 winner was 'Damilola K Fashola.' Part of Royal Court Young Writer Alumni and 30 Nigeria House Award Winner with Theatre Royal Stratford East. Taking its winning spot, Fashola's provocative play 'Zarascasket' kicked off its run with this R+D performance at Paddington Arts Centre (Nov 14), hoping to head to more venues throughout 2015. R&D CAST: Siobhan Cha Cha |Ruben Caboz |Alexander Kiffin | Tobi Bamtefa |Anthony Simpson-Pike| Dani Tonks PRODUCTION TEAM: Artistic Director Damilola K Fashola | Assistant Directors Georgie Levers & Olivia Michalak (Movement) | Production Designer Sanaa Abstrakt | Sound Engineer World Changer Music |Marketing & PR Caroline Duah-Nantwi - Ohemaa LTD

Afri'Fusion Intensive 2017

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Afri'Fusion Intensive 2017

7hrs, 7 styles and 7 choreographers = Afri'Fusion Intensive 2017 Produced by Initiative.dkf | EACH YEAR WE TAKE INTENSIVE TO ANOTHER LEVEL 🔌 London's first and finest AFROBEATS LINK UP 🔥😜 Knowledge Power Unity ✨AFI17 HAD 7 Rep Your Flag Workshops & The BCK2BCK Competition 🏆 https://www.initiativedkf.com/afrifusion-programme 2017 CHOREOGRAPHERS: @EzinneAsinugo 🇳🇬Afrobeats Fusion @Uk_Boga 🇬🇭 Azonto @ceeceecoco_official 🇨🇮 Coupé-Décalé @MsLuluPG 🇬🇧 Street Dance @GOPDancers 🇳🇬Yoruba/Igbo Traditional @OfficialEltz 🇵🇹 Afrohouse & @Ashdon_CrazyLegz_FreshAzice 🇯🇲 DanceHall || 2017 STYLES: Afrobeats Fusion 🇳🇬 Dancehall 🇯🇲 Street dance 🇬🇧 Afrohouse 🇵🇹Yoruba/Igbo Traditional 🇳🇬 Azonto 🇬🇭 & Coupé-Décalé 🇨🇮 Winner of the BCK2BCK Comp and last dancer standing: @niquelle_l 🥇 [Back 2 Back Trophy, tickets to African Pride Awards (black tie event!), New African Nation goody bag & the chance to be in a Fuse ODG music video!] AFI17 was Held @flowdancelondon Filmed & Edited by @urbanshotz Interviews with @Linekovie & @Caroohemma ▶ Follow Initiativedkf on Instagram & Twitter: @initiativedkf • Initiativedkf.com ▶ We create non-conventional theatre, art-house film and dance productions and events ▶LIKE & SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS▶▶

Afri'fusion Intensive

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Afri'fusion Intensive

9 Choreographers, across 4 Sessions, in 16hrs. Culminating with a star studded showcase and the genesis of Intensive Crew ('16). With Live PAs from Mista Silva (Award Winning Artist and MOBO nominee) World Changer: Mikel Ameen (featured artist of Afropunk ‘16, Paris/London), soulful powerhouse Vicky Sola, Amia Brave, Sunshine & Nadiva, Tboyz, ,Trayc Selasi, Kelz TBK (BBC Southside Story), Romzy and MORE! Initiativedkf.com

Regina Eigbe || Wk3

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Regina Eigbe || Wk3

The first of its kind Initiative.dkf's 💥AfriFusion Intensive💥 brings you: 7th Session: Afro/Commercial (Commercial dance with Afro influences) Facilitator: @ReginaEigbe 16 Hours 9 Choreographers 4 Sessions + 1 Showcase || Each session participants learn various dance styles fused with modern afro-styles by professional dancers/choreographers. Each session will form a segment of the piece they will performed at their very own showcase Saturday 9th July 2016. Directed by @DKFash 🎶Drake X Rihanna: Too Good For You Copyright to music does not belong to us. Creative purposes ONLY.

Afri'Fusion Intensive 16 - Wk2 || @Initiativedkf (IAMRuphie)

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Afri'Fusion Intensive 16 - Wk2 || @Initiativedkf (IAMRuphie)

The first of its kind Initiative.dkf's 💥AfriFusion Intensive💥 brings you: 16 Hours 9 Choreographers 4 Sessions + 1 Showcase || Each session participants learn various dance styles fused with modern afro-styles by professional dancers/choreographers. Each session will form a segment of the piece they will performed at their very own showcase Saturday 9th July 2016. Directed by @DKFash 🎶 Wande Coal ft Wizkid: Kpono 3rd Session: Azonto x AfroHouse Facilitator: @IAmRuphie www.initiativedkf.com Copyright to music does not belong to us. Creative purposes ONLY.

AFI17 - Ms Lulu

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AFI17 - Ms Lulu

Initiative brings back AFRI'FUSION INTENSIVE. Each year taking "Intensive" to a new level!! Participants were challenged to a full day of dance featuring workshops from top UK afrobeat choreographers. Including Ezinne Asinugo (Britain's Got Talent, BET, CEO Dancers), GOP Dancers, (Breakin Convention, Olympics, XFactor) Ashdon CrazyLegz (FreshAsIce) & More! An intensive block workout with a twist! Back to back dance celebrating African culture via movement, education and unity. Each choreographer REPPED A STYLE AND COUNTRY!! Acknowledging the many styles and nations we infuse within Afrobeats today. Back2Back competition Will you be the last dancer standing? Can you fiercely complete the 7 routines back 2 back? Trophy 🏆 Entry into WAAP (13/8) Appear in a FUSE ODG Music 🎬 (Terms and conditions Apply) www.initiativedkf.com

AFI17 - Ashdon CrazyLegz

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AFI17 - Ashdon CrazyLegz

Initiative brings back AFRI'FUSION INTENSIVE. Each year taking "Intensive" to a new level!! Participants were challenged to a full day of dance featuring workshops from top UK afrobeat choreographers. Including Ezinne Asinugo (Britain's Got Talent, BET, CEO Dancers), GOP Dancers, (Breakin Convention, Olympics, XFactor) Ashdon CrazyLegz (FreshAsIce) & More! An intensive block workout with a twist! Back to back dance celebrating African culture via movement, education and unity. Each choreographer REPPED A STYLE AND COUNTRY!! Acknowledging the many styles and nations we infuse within Afrobeats today. Back2Back competition Will you be the last dancer standing? Can you fiercely complete the 7 routines back 2 back? Trophy 🏆 Entry into WAAP (13/8) Appear in a FUSE ODG Music 🎬 (Terms and conditions Apply) www.initiativedkf.com

AFI17 - CeeCee CoCo

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AFI17 - CeeCee CoCo

Initiative brings back AFRI'FUSION INTENSIVE. Each year taking "Intensive" to a new level!! Participants were challenged to a full day of dance featuring workshops from top UK afrobeat choreographers. Including Ezinne Asinugo (Britain's Got Talent, BET, CEO Dancers), GOP Dancers, (Breakin Convention, Olympics, XFactor) Ashdon CrazyLegz (FreshAsIce) & More! An intensive block workout with a twist! Back to back dance celebrating African culture via movement, education and unity. Each choreographer REPPED A STYLE AND COUNTRY!! Acknowledging the many styles and nations we infuse within Afrobeats today. Back2Back competition Will you be the last dancer standing? Can you fiercely complete the 7 routines back 2 back? Trophy 🏆 Entry into WAAP (13/8) Appear in a FUSE ODG Music 🎬 (Terms and conditions Apply) www.initiativedkf.com