Sudafest proudly presents a special edition of Sounds Like Home, featuring acclaimed writer, broadcaster, engineer and social justice advocate Yassmin Abdel-Magied.
This event brings together leading Sudanese and diaspora voices and academics for an evening of conversation, reflection and creative insight. At a time when Sudan faces unprecedented crisis and global attention remains limited, we gather to ask: How can diaspora communities use their platforms, storytelling and creativity to raise awareness, preserve culture and inspire change?
Through conversation, readings and audience engagement, the speakers will explore themes of home, loss, identity, resistance, joy, and the responsibilities we carry as creatives and community builders.
Guest Speakers
Yassmin Abdel-Magied — Writer, Broadcaster, Advocate
Known globally for her work on social justice, race, gender and Sudanese identity, Yassmin’s voice is one of the most influential in contemporary diaspora conversations. Her recent campaign Creatives4Sudan mobilised international solidarity across the arts sector.
Naomi Pendle — Researcher, University of Bath
A leading expert on Sudan and South Sudan with decades of ethnographic research experience. Naomi studies governance during crisis, patterns of violence and the lived realities of conflict.
Tasneem Abdelmagid — Writer, Academic & Postdoctoral Researcher
Born in Sudan and witness to the early days of the current conflict, Tasnim’s work centres on displacement, identity, post-conflict memory and the politics of storytelling.
Elbashir Idris ___ Political Analyst & Community Advocate
Elbashir Idris is a Sudanese-Welsh humanitarian, political analyst, and community advocate based in Cardiff. His work brings together frontline experience, public advocacy, and commentary on Sudan, with a focus on displacement, humanitarian crisis, and the resilience of ordinary civilians. Alongside his work supporting refugee and asylum-seeking communities in Wales, he has contributed to international discussions on Sudan across media, policy, and community spaces. His perspective is shaped by lived experience, diaspora identity, and a deep commitment to preserving Sudanese voices and cultural memory during conflict.
Followed by:
A short Sudanese DJ set to close the evening, nurturing connection and cultural celebration.
Food available to purchase from the Fairfield House Kitchen
Sudanese drinks and nibbles available from local traders
Who is this event for?
Students, researchers, artists, activists, Sudanese diaspora, Africans in the diaspora, humanitarian workers, and anyone interested in storytelling, global politics, decoloniality, or the arts as a tool for change.
Standard: £15 | Open Concession: £10
About Sounds Like Home
A Sudafest programme celebrating global cultures through music, conversation and shared stories. Each edition spotlights a different country or community, creating space for connection, understanding and creative expression.
About Sudafest
A Sudanese-led arts organisation based in Bath, and founders of the Bath Refugee Festival. Sudafest brings together culture, community and advocacy through events that celebrate heritage and amplify refugee and migrant voices.
This event is supported by Bath Arts Collective, Fairfield House, and the Centre for Development Studies at the University of Bath
If cost is a barrier to attend, please contact info@sudafest.org to arrange a free ticket.
