What are the opening hours?

Tuesday 12pm - 5pm Wednesday 12pm - 9pm Thursday 12pm - 9pm Friday 12pm - 9pm Saturday 12pm - 9pm Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Turaka, 52/53 Riverside Studios. Box City, Rochester (2024)

20/11/2023

New Activity Alert 🔔🔊

Are you looking for a local activity to socialise and learn new musical skills?

Join our monthly African drum circle where you will learn to play the djembe and Dum Dum: Traditional drums from West Africa.

Are you a beginner? Do you have a little experience playing and you want to hone your skills? Are you a professional but want to play with other people? You will learn the techniques of playing drums: rhythm, beat, sound quality and how to improvise.

From 1.30pm till 2.30pm we welcome those with basic knowledge and more advanced level. You will join our friendly community of drummers, and will learn knowledge and traditions of African drumming.

Drums are provided but if you have one at home, you can bring it!

If you have any questions, send us an email: [email protected] or text 07774677414

Note: Instruments welcomed are African drums like djembe, talking drum etc, shekere, agogo (gong). It's free for children below 4years.

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16/11/2023

Medway Poetry Night goes online in these winter months, to ensure we are able to share poetry in the warmth of our homes.

We have updated the website for these free event and it will take place on Instagram live, so sign up and we would love to have you.

Follow on Facebook and Instagram, for dates and other details.

14/11/2023

What’s on this week at the space? 📌

👉🏾 Jekajo Afro-Dance class is a safe space for women to express themselves through Traditional and urban African Dance. Hosted by . Age: 18+.

👉🏾 Jekajo Afro-Fit Dance Class is open to everyone.
Join a community of dance lovers keeping fit with African Music.

This is the class to get your blood flowing, heart beating right and body feeling good.

Hosted by and other professionals dancers/fitness instructors.

*18+ Open to all

Click the link in the bio to book tickets!

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14/11/2023

What’s on this week at the space? 📌

👉🏾 Jekajo Afro-Dance class is a safe space for women to express themselves through Traditional and urban African Dance. Hosted by . Age: 18+.

👉🏾 Jekajo Afro-Fit Dance Class is open to everyone.
Join a community of dance lovers keeping fit with African Music.

This is the class to get your blood flowing, heart beating right and body feeling good.

Hosted by and other professionals dancers/fitness instructors.

*18+ Open to all

👉🏾 Medway Poetry Night is a monthly gathering of poets and poetry lovers. A stage for poets in Medway who want or need a space to read, perform or scream their poems. Hosted by

More info to follow!

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11/11/2023

Join us for our first ever When Women Talk event.

This is for women, by women.

Come, let’s share all the TEA!😉

Entry: FREE
Just RSVP to attend. Link in bio.

Don’t identify as a woman? It’s ok, please share with the women in your life.

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01/11/2023

Happy Birthday to our very own .

We love this picture so much as it's a representation of the joy you exude.

May you always have reasons to be joyful.

Enjoy your day.

24/10/2023

This week at TURAKA

👉🏾Women Only Dance Classes Tuesday - Friday

Tuesday: 7:30Pm
Wed-Fri : 6pm & 7:15pm

👉🏾Sip and Paint
6pm
Colour your weekend with fun, vibes and laughter at our sip and paint event.
Tickets are still available for £35 only. All supplies are provided.

👉🏾Afro-Fit Dance Class
Start your fitness journey with dance!!!

Saturday 12 noon
Dance| Victory Academy
Magpie Hall Road
Chatham
ME4 5JB

All links are in Bio!

23/10/2023

Words are not enough to express our gratitude to everyone for the support we got on our first community project.

Thank you for collaborating with us. Your energy, love, care and sweetness are rare.

Thank you for the constant support.

Thank you MACA, , and Universities of Medway.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, laughed with us, danced with us and shared their stories.

We began this journey to add value to this community we now call home. With the amount of love we have received so far, we now know that we made the right decision!

Stay connected with us, visit our website www.turaka.co.uk, sign up to our newsletter for more amazing activities and projects.

Signed

Aduke and Adenike
Co-founder
TURAKA

04/10/2023

Black History Month 2023

In collaboration with , we embark on a photographic journey that seeks to celebrate the beauty, diversity, and resilience of the black individuals who have called this place home.

"Faces of Black Joy" is a photography project dedicated to capturing the essence of our community members through the power of portraiture.

This project is more than just photographs; it's a testament to the rich tapestry of lives, stories, and experiences that make our community so unique. Each portrait is a window into a world of strength, perseverance, and unwavering spirit.

Our goal is to create a visual narrative that transcends stereotypes and showcases the depth of character and the myriad of emotions that exist within our community. Through these images, we aim to shed light on the triumphs, challenges, and dreams of our diverse neighbors, friends, and family.

"Faces of Black Joy" is an invitation to explore the expressions, the heritage, and the aspirations that bind us together as a community. It is a celebration of the individuality and collective strength that define us.

To be a part of this visit www.turaka.co.uk/facesofblackjoy or click the link in the bio!

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26/09/2023

What’s on this week at the space? 📌

👉🏾 Jekajo Afro-Dance class is a safe space for women to express themselves through Traditional and urban African Dance. Hosted by . Age: 18+.

👉🏾 Jekajo Afro-Fit Dance Class is open to everyone.
Join a community of dance lovers keeping fit with African Music.

This is the class to get your blood flowing, heart beating right and body feeling good.

Hosted by and other professionals dancers/fitness instructors.

*18+ Open to all

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21/09/2023

Meet this month’s Sip ‘n’ Paint instructor. ✨

Akose Enebeli is a Nigerian designer and Artist. He has a background in architecture; he is skilled and passionate about creativity and everything creative.
He believes in drawing inspiration from experiences and things around the immediate environment.
His art is an expression of abstraction, primarily using acrylic paint on Canvas as his preferred method of painting.
Outside of creating his own art, he has constantly evolved in his creative journey, exploring photography and successfully hosting a solo photography exhibition in 2019.
You can follow his creative journey on Instagram
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19/09/2023

What’s on this week at the space? 📌

👉🏾 Jekajo is a safe space for women to express themselves through Traditional and urban African Dance. Hosted by . Age: 18+.

Click the link in the bio to book slots!

👉🏾 Sip ‘n’ Paint at Turaka. You don't need to be Picasso to enjoy an evening of colours, laughter, good vibes and more

This will be hosted by an award winning Nigerian architect, Akose Enebeli.

18+ event. Link in bio for tickets.
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12/09/2023

Sip and Paint @ TURAKA is back!

Come and unwind with a fun and creative activity.

Date: Sept 23 2023
Time: 6:00PM

Last month’s sold out very quick! Limited tickets available. Click the link in the bio to get yours!

This is an 18+ event

All supplies are provided.
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12/09/2023

What’s on this week at the space? 📌

👉🏾 Medway Poetry Night is a monthly gathering of poets and poetry lovers. A stage for poets in Medway who want or need a space to read, perform or scream their poems. Hosted by

👉🏾 Jekajo is a safe space for women to express themselves through Traditional and urban African Dance. Hosted by . Age: 18+.

Click the link in the bio to book tickets!

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08/09/2023

Are you a creative in the Kent and Medway area and you’re open to new opportunities? We need you!

Fill out the form with the link in our bio and we will be in touch with you soon.

Thank you
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30/08/2023

What’s on this week at the space? 📌

👉🏾 Jekajo Afro-Dance class is a safe space for women to express themselves through Traditional and urban African Dance. Hosted by . Age: 18+.

Link in bio to book slots.

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27/08/2023

Is this thing on?

POV: You’re performing your poem at Medway Poetry Night.

T minus 1 hour till the doors open for our second edition. See you soon.
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23/08/2023

We’re now online!

If you have been at the space, you know we carry the coolest African brands and designers.

You can now shop them online!

We are still uploading so bare with us plus more items are coming in the following weeks. 💛

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22/08/2023

What’s on this week at the space? 📌

👉🏾 Jekajo Afro-Dance class is a safe space for women to express themselves through Traditional and urban African Dance. Hosted by . Age: 18+.

👉🏾 Jekajo Afro-Fit Dance Class is open to everyone.
Join a community of dance lovers keeping fit with African Music.

This is the class to get your blood flowing, heart beating right and body feeling good.

Hosted by and other professionals dancers/fitness instructors.

*18+ Open to all

👉🏾 Medway Poetry Night is a monthly gathering of poets and poetry lovers. A stage for poets in Medway who want or need a space to read, perform or scream their poems. Hosted by

Click the link in the bio to book tickets!

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15/08/2023

What’s on this week at the space? 📌

👉🏾 Jekajo is a safe space for women to express themselves through Traditional and urban African Dance. Hosted by . Age: 18+.

Click the link in the bio to book slots!

12/08/2023

We are Sip ‘n’ Paint ready!

For our attendees, we can’t wait to have you.

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03/08/2023

Medway is ALIVE with colours and Vibes

It's Sip and Paint @ TURAKA!

Come and unwind with a fun and creative activity.

Date: Aug 12 2023
Time: 6:00PM

Limited tickets available. Click the link in the bio to get yours!

This is an 18+ event

All supplies are provided.
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02/08/2023

What’s on this week at the space? 📌

👉🏾 Jekajo is a safe space for women to express themselves through Traditional and urban African Dance. Hosted by . Age: 18+.

Click the link in the bio to book tickets!

👉🏾 Turaka will be supporting the Hull International Carnival as co-founder will be performing this Sunday! We will also have a pop-up spot for anyone who wanted to pick up a few bits!

This means the space will be closed on the 6th, normal hours to follow on the 8th.

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30/07/2023

What does freedom mean to you?
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We asked our patrons to answer the question above on the Turaka Expression Board in the space. We will be sharing one answer each week.
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25/07/2023

What’s on this week at Turaka? 📌
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👉🏾 is a safe space for women to express themselves through Traditional and urban African Dance. Hosted by . Age: 18+.

Click the link in the bio to book your spots!

23/07/2023

The first edition of was amazing, if we do say so ourselves.
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Open mic-ers and guests alike had a great time. Pictures from the event are now on the website - link in bio.
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See you next month!
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21/07/2023

Item of the week is this T**i Belo MT silk chiffon scarf 💫💫
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We are currently loving accessories that elevate personal styling. Available in two colour-ways (Olive and Teal).
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Available to shop in the Turaka Space. Online store coming soon

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**iBelo

14/07/2023

Introducing our vendors 🚨📣

TURAKA X 21 Wool Street

21 Wool Street is a slow fashion brand that creates timeless crochet wear and accessories that are both size inclusive and accessible to the fashion conscious Gen Z and Millennial women.

Founded in 2017, the brand uses eco-friendly materials to offer a wide range of mainstream products to customers, and is best known for its trendy summer crochet bag: the Jadesola bag which has been worn and purchased by 100s of women across Africa and Europe.

With a focus on both form and function, 21 Wool Street creates pieces that are not only beautiful but also practical and versatile. Each piece is handmade to order by a small team of crocheters in Nigeria.

13/07/2023

Introducing our vendors 🚨📣

TURAKA X Andrew Tabitha

Andrew Tabitha is a contemporary fashion brand for men and
women, conceived and produced in Lagos, Nigeria.

The brand boasts of a bold and creative approach to color and print, helping our customers build a wardrobe of unique and
classic pieces that mirror a lifestyle that embraces comfort, joy and
mindfulness. They strive to produce pieces that feature the best
quality in fabric, artistry and finishing.

12/07/2023

Introducing vendors 🚨📣

TURAKA X T**i Belo

T**I BELO is a premium women’s brand. The brand sees clothes as a tool with which women can feel empowered – emotionally for the wearer and financially for the dressmaker.

The label seeks to centre women in every aspect of its manufacturing, construction, media and retail.

The T**I BELO collection is distinguished by an unrelenting attention to detail, tasteful exaggeration of design elements and ultra-feminine silhouettes that are functional as they are flattering. Precise tailoring and construction and a commitment to offer clients diverse options for fabric and silhouettes is the T**I BELO’s commitment to ensuring that every woman feels seen and catered to.

The T**I BELO collection is worn by influential women including Chimamanda Adichie, Omoke Adebanjo, T**e Makinwa, Stephanie Coker, Vimbai Muthinri among many others.

**iBelo

11/07/2023

Introducing our vendors 🚨📣

TURAKA X Henri Uduku

Henri Uduku is inspired by global cultures and nostalgic stories with a focus on understanding what their customers want. They offer QUALITY, VERSATILITY, FUNCTIONALITY AND COMFORT. Their pieces are 100% made in Nigeria, by sourcing materials locally and working with indigenous artisans, the brand goal is to create a new perspective for Made-in-Nigeria products, and to promote economic and social growth for artisans in our community.

Henri Uduku pieces will be available to shop at Turaka Space as well as online!

07/07/2023

First an idea, then a dream, now it's LIVE.

TURAKA: The first African Creative Experience Space in Kent and Medway.

Our goal is to present African Creativity, Aesthetics, and Experiences to the world.
Starting with our amazing Kent and Medway community.

We're excited about this and the possibilities.

The space opens on the 15th of July and if you can see this, you're invited.

Please RSVP to attend: Link in bio

Come and shop for amazing pieces and celebrate with us.
They'll be chops to eat and drinks to drink.

We look forward to seeing you.

Love and everything nice
ADUKE and Adenike