Nana Nubi with the Nigerian Heritage Colouring Book

In Conversation with Nana Nubi

4:15pm - 5:00pm / Wednesday 14th October 2020
Type: Webinar / Category: Department / Series: Black History Month
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The School of Histories, Languages and Cultures at the University of Liverpool presents Nana Nubi (Founder of the 'Alpha Project' Ireland, author of 'Nigerian Heritage') in conversation with Jacob Hussain (final year undergraduate in Irish Studies) in a live online discussion.

Nana Nubi is the Project Officer for the United Nations International Decade for people of African Descent, Ireland (IDPAD Ireland) and a member of the Anti-Racism Committee, where she engage in discussions of what needs to be done by public sector organisations to tackle racism in Ireland.

Nana has a history of working in human rights organisations such as Afro-Irish and Africa Centre Ireland. In 2015, she founded The Alpha Project, a youth empowerment initiative. She recently published "Nigerian Heritage" a 50-page interactive colouring book, containing illustrations and stories about the rich history and culture of Nigeria.

Nana Nubi has professional experience in human resources and business development. Nana holds a Bachelor's Degree in Law from University College Dublin and an LL.M in International and Comparative Law from Trinity College Dublin. She is currently training at the Honorable Society of the King’s Inns to become a Barrister. She is a PhD candidate at the University of Limerick.

Nana Nubi is passionate about ensuring people of African descent maximize their potential.

This is a free online event, open to all. Those who have registered will receive a link to the Zoom event two days in advance.