A Sudanese night of poetry, open mic and community, raising funds, sharing stories and making noise for Sudan.
🇸🇩 Voices of the Nile | أصوات النيل
An evening of Sudanese poetry, storytelling, performance and community, celebrating Sudanese creativity while raising funds and standing in solidarity with Sudan. ❤️
Organised in collaboration by the University of Manchester Sudanese Society, Poetry by the Nile and Mindofruba.
Voices of the Nile brings together Sudanese voices, artists and communities for an unforgettable evening of poetry, laughter, music, storytelling and cultural celebration.
From powerful spoken word performances to an open mic, live entertainment and a charity auction, the evening creates a space for Sudanese stories, creativity and identity to be heard, shared and celebrated.
Whether you're Sudanese, part of the wider diaspora, a lover of poetry and the arts, or simply someone who wants to come together in support of Sudan, you are warmly invited!
✨ What to Expect
- 🎤 Poetry & Spoken Word — Performances from a line-up of talented Sudanese creatives.
- 🎙️ Open Mic — An opportunity for members of the community to share their voices, stories and creativity.
- 🎭 Comedy — A little laughter and joy to bring us together.
- 🎶 Live Musical Performance — Celebrating Sudanese music and artistic expression.
- 🔨 Charity Auction — Featuring donated artworks, creative pieces and more.
- ☕ Refreshments & Connection — Time to meet, connect and celebrate together.
- 🇸🇩 Sudanese Culture & Community — An evening honouring our heritage, creativity, identity and shared stories.
- ❤️ Fundraising for Sudan — Supporting BHO and its humanitarian work for people in Sudan.
📍 Event Details
📅 Saturday, 24 October 2026
📍 Academy 2, University of Manchester
🚪 Doors open: 5:00 PM
🎭 Doors close: 5:30 PM
🕙 Event ends: 10:00 PM
❤️ A Night for Sudan
More than a performance, Voices of the Nile is an opportunity to celebrate the richness of Sudanese culture, amplify Sudanese voices and bring communities together for a meaningful cause.
Every ticket, donation and contribution helps us turn creativity and community into support for Sudan.
Come for the poetry. Come for the stories. Come for the community.
Most importantly, come for Sudan. 🇸🇩❤️
Lineup
Dana
Organizer | President of the University of Manchester Sudanese Society
Rana Musa
Organizer | Founder of Poetry by the Nile | Member of BHO | Poet
Ruba Izzeldin
Organizer | Host | Founder & CEO @ Mindofruba | Poet | TEDx Youth Speaker
Thuraya Tarig
Poet
Saf S2E
Poet
Abrar Ahmed
Poet
Good to know
Highlights
- 5 hours
- ages 12+
- In person
- Doors at 5 PM
Refund Policy
Location
Academy 2
University of Manchester's Academy 2 at the Student Union
Manchester M13 9PR
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
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Doors Open & Welcome
Arrive, check in, find your seat and connect with the community before the programme begins.