Sunday 23rd September

4pm: Importance of Being Elegant
George Amponsah and Cosima Spender, UK, 2003, 70mins
Followed by Q&A with the director George Amponsah

On February 17th 2003 Papa Wemba, a world-famous Congolese musician and fashion cult leader was arrested by French police for smuggling illegal immigrants into Europe. He pleaded guilty.

Set to the soundtrack of Papa Wemba’s extraordinary music, this eye-opening, funny, and moving film depicts the underground world of a flamboyant African cult. From his release from prison on bail, the film follows a few months in the life of the charismatic and controversial leader, Papa Wemba, through the recording of a new album and as he prepares for what many believe will be his last big concert. …

In the Bar: Afrobeats and Grooves from Kalabash Movement resident DJs Supa Scion & Springfield