Liz is a Physical Intelligence Coach and Creative Professional with a strong commitment to mental well-being, creative expression, and social impact. She is the Founder of Art-Alkebulan Ltd ,an initiative that celebrates creativity,originality and explores the intersection of art, fashion ,culture, and identity.She currently serves as a Director at a mental wellness nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that all minds matter.
Passionate about making mental health support accessible—particularly to underserved communities—Liz combines her love for art, fashion, and holistic well-being to create inclusive spaces for healing and self-expression. Her work is guided by values of progress, authenticity, and the belief that small, intentional changes can spark profound transformation.
She’s also the co-founder of L&D Panache, home of modern fashion focused on creating bespoke designs that combine style , functionality and ethical responsibility.

Liz is a Certified Coach trained by both the University of Cambridge and the Physical Intelligence Institute(UK). She is an Associate Member of the Institute of Governance (UK), a member of the Association for Coaching (UK), and also holds an MBA in Finance. In addition, she is a certified Holistic Complementary Therapist, Fashion Designer/Stylist, and Art Connoisseur with a focus on curation and acquisitions.
With a diverse career spanning over fifteen years, Liz brings experience from the telecommunications, real estate, agribusiness, and fashion industries, as well as the nonprofit and civil society sectors across Africa. Her multidisciplinary approach is grounded in a deep understanding of leadership, project management, corporate governance, and human development.

Dr Claire Dale is an award-winning author, choreographer, performance specialist and founder of the Physical Intelligence Institute, whose career has been devoted to exploring the extraordinary relationship between the body, human expression and our capacity to flourish.

Claire returns to her choreographic roots, bringing together the creative and embodied strands of her career. She is delighted both to choreograph the event and for the Physical Intelligence Institute to support it as a sponsor, contributing to its important message that mental health, human expression and the body are profoundly interconnected.

Anamaria has a +25 years experience in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania.

Anamaria was Charge d'affaires a.i. of the Romanian Embassy in Oslo, occupied various management positions �n the MFA Headquarters in Bucharest and recently worked as diplomat with the Romanian Embassy in Madrid, Senior Officer with the UN World Tourism Organization in Madrid and also as Coordinator of the Consulate General of Romania in Madrid.

While in Madrid, she was elected President of the Foreign Diplomats Association (ADE) in Spain and then Dean of the Consular Corps in Madrid, supporting as a volunteer numerous NGOs projects.

For her diplomatic activity she was awarded the Diplomatic Merit , 1st class by the President of Romania in 2007, and recently in 2026 the Spanish authorities awarded her with Isabel de Farnesio National Prize for Diplomacy and International Relations for 'Outstanding Consular Service', while in 2024 Spanish Judicial Police awarded her with

Police Cross of Merit, White Class, for the fight against gender-based violence and consular assistance to victims.

Since September 2025 she is working as Deputy consul general, Minister Plenipotentiary with the Consulate General of Romania in London.

She is fluent in English, French, Spanish and Italian.

Councillor Thelma Odoi is a visionary leader and founder of UK Ghana Charities, a transformative platform uniting over 70 charities across the UK and Ghana. Through her work, Thelma exemplifies the power of global collaboration to accelerate sustainable solutions in health, education, community development, employment, and welfare—particularly for Ghanaian and British Ghanaian communities.
At the heart of her initiative is the belief that meaningful impact comes from working together. UK Ghana Charities recognises and amplifies the work of UK-registered charities and CICs serving Ghanaian communities, while also facilitating collaboration between them.

A notable example of Thelma’s convening power was her Parliamentary Honours Event, where 120 representatives from UK and Ghanaian charities were celebrated at the UK Houses of Parliament, concluding with a symbolic reception at the Eye Lounge, London Eye. These events help charities gain much-needed visibility and public support.
Thelma also prioritises digital transformation, helping small charities leverage technology to connect with volunteers, funders, and trustees. Her scalable model offers a template for other cross-border initiatives in the charity sector.
Her work goes beyond platform-building. Thelma is personally committed to humanitarian service.
In 2023, she partnered with Advocates for the Aged Welfare in Ghana to provide elderly women with essential support, becoming the organisation’s Patron. She is also an Honorary Board Member of Children’s Haven Orphanage in the Philippines and supports food relief initiatives in the UK through partnerships with The Felix Project.
As a passionate advocate for health equity, Thelma organises an annual high-level Black Health Panel at City Hall, showcasing her leadership in bringing underrepresented voices to the policy table. Her efforts have earned her multiple accolades.
Thelma is also a public voice for her causes having been interviewed by BenTV,GUBA Foundation,and the Newham Recorder.
Through every initiative, partnership and project, Thelma Odoi demonstrates the spirit of global cooperation and sustainable change. She brings people together across continents, cultures and causes.

Dorothea Kafkoula is a Clinical Psychologist with 26 years of professional experience in Greece and the UK, dedicated to supporting people affected by domestic abuse, trauma and mental health difficulties.She’s also an Expert witness Bond Solon.
Throughout her career, she has worked closely with individuals and families experiencing abuse, emotional distress and major life transitions, combining clinical psychological support with a strong commitment to safeguarding, empowerment and recovery.
As an IDVA and IDVA Champion, Dorothea brings together her extensive clinical experience and specialist understanding of domestic abuse to support survivors in rebuilding safety, confidence, independence and emotional wellbeing.
She also volunteers as a Clinical Psychologist with Lotus Justice Support CIC in the UK, providing psychological and emotional support to people affected by domestic abuse and trauma.
Dorothea is also President of Synergasume Association Greece and is actively involved in community initiatives promoting mental health awareness, domestic abuse prevention and psychological wellbeing.
At the heart of her work is the belief that we should never judge someone solely by what we see on the outside. Behind every appearance there is a story — and behind every story, a person who deserves to be seen, heard and supported.

Dr. Adesegun “Dr. King SMADE” Adeosun Jr. is a cultural entrepreneur, Afrobeats pioneer, and global creative economy leader with over 20 years of experience shaping African music, live entertainment, and cultural infrastructure worldwide.
Best known as a founder of major Afrobeats platforms and festivals, Dr. SMADE has played a pivotal role in taking African music from the diaspora underground to the global mainstream, working with leading artists, governments, brands, and cultural institutions across Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and North America.
His journey began in London through grassroots community events that connected African diaspora audiences long before Afrobeats became a global industry. What started as promotion evolved into large-scale cultural production, international touring, festival creation, and high-level cultural diplomacy.
Today, his work sits at the intersection of music, policy, tourism, and economic development — using culture as a strategic tool for job creation, investment, exports, and long-term nation branding.
Beyond entertainment, Dr. King SMADE is focused on building sustainable creative ecosystems that outlive trends and seasons — developing talent pipelines, ownership pathways, and global partnerships that ensure culture is not only celebrated, but economically protected and future-proofed.

Akin Kongi, also known as Akinola Kongi, is a British-Nigerian filmmaker, producer, director, creative director and

screenwriter with a body of work spanning feature film, music-culture work, scripted development and independent

production. He is the originating creative producer and director of Tottenham Rules and a director of Tottenham Rules

Film Production Limited, the rights-holding production company for the project.

Akin's work is rooted in culturally specific storytelling, with a particular focus on Black British, African and diaspora

experiences. His producing and directing practice connects community-led stories with commercially structured

independent film production.

Previous and current credits include Oosa Aafin, Ogere, Afrobeats DJs Perspective UK Edition (DJ Jossy S) and

Tottenham Rules. On Afrobeats DJs Perspective UK Edition, Akin served as Creative Director/Director, with Akins

Squared Limited as the production company.

On Tottenham Rules, Akin has led the project from conception through development, packaging and financing, helping

assemble the creative, production and rights framework now sitting with Tottenham Rules Film Production Limited. His

role combines creative authorship, producer oversight, company leadership and long-term stewardship of the project's

cultural intent.

His wider slate reflects a commitment to stories that move between the UK and African creative worlds, and to

productions that can speak to local communities while remaining commercially legible to financiers, sales partners and

audiences.

Linda Wayoe is an award-winning Chartered Banker, Senior corporate executive, international consultant and strategic advisor.
With extensive experience operating across international markets, Linda has built a reputation for developing influential partnerships and connecting people, ideas and institutions across cultures and continents.
She has contributed to major initiatives designed to strengthen bilateral and multilateral relationships, facilitate investment and deepen collaboration between established and emerging global markets.
She is a founding member of the UK-Ghana Investors Group and has held leadership and advisory roles with the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce and the Ghana-UK Investment and Opportunities Summit. She also served on the advisory team for the inaugural UK-Africa Investment Summit, organised by the UK Government.
As Communications Director and UK Representative of the Global Diaspora Council, Linda engages with an international network spanning more than 48 countries, promoting global collaboration, economic participation and knowledge exchange.
A highly regarded convenor and communicator, Linda curates and hosts international summits, investment forums and executive dialogues, bringing together senior government representatives, investors, entrepreneurs and corporate leaders. As an international speaker and thought leader, she has contributed to discussions on financial innovation, international trade, investment and inclusive growth.
Beyond her professional achievements, Linda is deeply committed to inclusive leadership, the advancement of women and girls, community wellbeing and creating opportunities for the next generation.
At the heart of Linda’s leadership is a belief that meaningful success extends beyond professional achievement to the positive impact we create in the lives of others. She continues to use her international platform to champion collaboration, inclusion, wellbeing and human potential, inspiring others to lead with purpose, confidence and humanity.

Tejas Kotecha is a communication skills trainer, speaker and former Sky News and Sky Sports journalist with 20 years' experience in live television, journalism and high-pressure environments.

Tejas chaired Sky Sports' Ethnicity and Inclusion Network for four years after the murder of George Floyd. He worked with senior leaders to change the culture and make Sky a more diverse and inclusive workplace

He now helps managers, leaders, teams and professionals communicate more clearly, confidently and effectively through practical and engaging workshops.

Tejas covers public speaking, leadership communication, and communicating under pressure, using real-world stories and experience from his time at Sky.

In his spare time he loves politics, sport, networking events, and visiting vegetarian restaurants while trying to balance it with the gym!

Mirela is a High-End Makeup Artist & Skin Specialist Working with Models & Fashion Publications

Luxury Facial Treatments

Where beauty becomes iconic

Nana Asante is a London-based Beauty Confidence Expert, Speaker and Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant with over 16 years of experience in beauty and women's confidence. She believes makeup is not about hiding who you are, but enhancing your natural beauty and giving you the confidence to show up as your authentic self. Nana is passionate about helping women connect beauty, identity and confidence from the inside out.

Adire Patterns is a Nigerian fashion brand that blends traditional textiles with contemporary design. Rooted in the rich heritage of Adire, each collection transforms hand-dyed, one-of-a-kind fabrics into modern, expressive pieces that celebrate individuality, culture and craftsmanship.

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Every Adire Patterns piece is individually hand-produced, meaning no two pieces are ever exactly alike. The garments celebrate individuality while honouring the traditional Nigerian art of Adire.

For us, the process is just as important as the finished piece. Adire is a slow, tactile and immersive practice that encourages focus, creativity and self-expression. The process can be therapeutic, helping to build confidence, resilience and a sense of wellbeing.

This philosophy extends beyond our fashion. Through the Olori Art Foundation, we support young girls and women, particularly those from underserved communities, to learn textile design and creative skills. We believe access to creativity can provide a powerful pathway to self-expression, empowerment and mental wellbeing.

Tetteh Plahar is an elite fashion designer with a repertoire of different talents when it comes to designing and tailoring the perfect outfit for the right occasion. With an open minded perspective about diverse personalities and clothing, Tetteh Plahar has a unique approach to designing outfits for all sexes befitting their respective personalities and occasion.

Tetteh Plahar's designs combine a range of fabrics from different parts of the fashion world with an African twist for effect. Wax prints with elements of luxury gold and splashes of metallic colours to infuse regal glamour.

He takes great pride in his heritage and background and thus creates outfits that mostly reflect his heritage. Most of his collections are embellished with hand-made embroidery crafted in shapes of the traditional Ghanaian Adinkra symbols.

Milliner and fashion designer for the past 12 years, Ana Istodorescu is the creative engine behind the brand NITA SAO.

Her work spans fashion, headwear design and sculptural objects, with a focus on expressive, statement-driven pieces.

Ana is a strong advocate for the importance of mental health and believes in creating space for open conversations around mental well-being.

Drawing inspiration from her personal journey with mental health, she created a capsule collection of hats entitled Busy Minds, exploring the thoughts, emotions, and experiences that shape our inner worlds. The collection will be showcased for the first time at the Unmasking Mental Wellness event, where it will contribute to a broader conversation about mental health and the importance of removing the stigma surrounding it.

Eutalia Leonte is the Founder and Director of RO KENT CIC, an organisation dedicated to celebrating Romanian culture, heritage and traditions while strengthening community connection and wellbeing.

She has a particular passion for Romanian traditional clothing and folk art, promoting exhibitions and creative activities where people can discover, view and learn about authentic Romanian costumes, embroidery, patterns and their cultural meanings.

Through RO KENT CIC, Eutalia also explores the important connection between cultural heritage and mental wellbeing. Making, embroidering, displaying and appreciating traditional clothing can provide opportunities for creativity, mindfulness and social connection, while helping people reconnect with their roots, identity and sense of belonging.Her vision is to use Romanian traditions not only to preserve our cultural heritage for future generations, but also to bring people together, reduce isolation and create meaningful spaces for conversation, creativity ,emotional and mental wellbeing.

Diana Merlusca's story begins with something that was missing.

Growing up with roots in Bessarabia, she belonged to a culture rich in embroidery, traditional dress, and symbols passed from one generation to another. Yet, like many families from Bessarabia, she did not inherit a chest filled with the embroidered blouses of her grandmothers.

Much of that heritage had disappeared.

But its memory had not.Years later, Diana began searching for that missing thread. She looked through old photographs, museum collections, and documented patterns, trying to understand the garments that women before her had once made and worn. And slowly, with a needle in her hand, she began to recreate what history had taken away.

What began as a search for heritage gradually became something much more personal. Diana discovered in hand embroidery a rare kind of stillness. Around a sewing table, women who might otherwise never have met begin to talk. Stories are exchanged. Friendships grow

This became an important part of the vision behind IA HUB UK CIC: not only to preserve Romanian and Bessarabian textile heritage, but to use it to bring people together.

She sees sewing as a gentle space for wellbeing, connection, and community, a place where the hands are busy, the mind can become quieter, and people can feel less alone.

Master Hanga is a contemporary Ghanaian fashion house redefining the intersection of West African cultural heritage, circular sustainability, and emotional well-being. Founded and directed by designer Samuel Gyasi, the brand operates as a creative sanctuary-using fashion as a medium to promote mental wellness, self-expression, and personal healing.Rooted in a commitment to radical upcycling, Master Hanga breathes new life into discarded textiles, transforming reclaimed leather, vintage denims, and salvaged fabrics into high-concept statement garments. Every piece is an exploration of intentional creation, blending artisanal techniques such as fluid hand-painted motifs, custom batik, visible stitching, and leather patchwork.

Morhands is a Ghanaian streetwear brand that celebrates the hands behind fashion: the makers, artisans, and upcyclers who bring each piece to life.

Founded by Rabi Kudomor, the brand transforms secondhand materials using patchwork, embroidery, and upcycled leather to create distinctive pieces.

With a growing presence in Ghana, including retailers in Tamale and the Volta Region, the brand honors the skill, resilience, and culture of the people who make fashion possible. By celebrating the artisans and makers who bring each piece to life, Morhands champions a holistic approach to fashion that values human well-being, mental health, and ecological balance equally.

Natasha is a seasoned designer with over 20 years of experience, based in Kampala, Uganda. With a rich, continent-spanning background that shapes her unique perspective, she brings a distinctive approach to her work.

Raised in a nomadic family and exposed to diverse cultures across many countries, Natasha's perspective is deeply influenced by a global tapestry of styles and ways

of living. Her creative journey was further ignited by her father, the celebrated poet, writer, and former Malawi Ambassador to the UN, Professor David Rubadiri.

This unique heritage fosters Natasha's openness to diverse design expressions, evident in her work.

With her venture, NATWE (Kinyarwanda for "Would you like to join us?"), Natasha extends her design philosophy to fashion, exploring the intersection of interiors and

bespoke garments.

Safiya Mugengana is a sustainable fashion designer based in Rwanda, NYC and England. Her work is a commentary on black identity and global systems of control. She seeks to examine constructions of black identity then reclaim and redefine these narratives. Her work is rooted in community and natural processes of the earth.

My work for this show will explore our evolving identities surrounding the collective trauma of the Rwandan people in the aftermath of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. The blood of over a million people is still present in the soil, rivers and memories. Despite our progress in reconciliation and in building a developed society rooted in tradition, I want to imagine further a Rwandan identity free of inherited colonial and social rules. Where our peace is not rooted in fear but in community and expression.

Through distressing, I represent our wounds, which then become embellished through beading. Beading is a community process of collective care and understanding. Its placement within the wounds urges us to express, not only through joy but also through our pain.

I want to highlight Rwandan women, bring back our freedom within our bodies, and envision a Rwanda where we don't hide and look down because of our pain, but create from it together.

L&D Panache is a modern fashion concern focused on creating designs that combine style, functionality, and ethical responsibility. The company is committed to developing apparel that aligns with the principles of innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability.
Our designs are crafted to highlight emotional states, recovery journeys, and self-expression as we recognise that fashion has a psychological impact on one’s body and can be a tool for healing and empowerment.
We strive to produce pieces that enhance your body image, to reclaim confidence and build self-worth.

AfroWema is a Kenyan sustainable fashion house founded in 2023 by Portuguese biologist and creative director Tatiana Teixeira. Rooted in African heritage and craftsmanship, AfroWema creates distinctive, high-end pieces through upcycling, dead-stock fabrics and reclaimed materials, working closely with local artisans.

Beyond fashion, AfroWema promotes a more conscious relationship with what we wear-celebrating creativity, self-expression, cultural identity and wellbeing while challenging waste and overconsumption. Its motto, Fashion Reclaimed, reflects a vision of fashion as a force for beauty, purpose and positive change.

Moira has worked with a stellar lineup of iconic designers and brands, including Kim Jones, Richard Nicoll, Dunhill, Julienne McDonald, and Margaret Howell.Tailoring & Menswear Expertise: She serves as a consultant for Hardy Amies, advising on the exact fit and finishes for their menswear collections. This role includes traveling to Italian factories to collaborate directly with master tailors.As a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) she works as an associate lecturer across multiple universities, bridging the gap between industry practice and academia. Through her private studios, Moira-Louise leverages her decades of elite industry experience to provide:
Bespoke Garment Creation for exclusive clientele. Practical experience and Support by offering one-to-one tuition tailored specifically for fashion students looking to refine their technical skills, portfolio, or industry understanding. She also provides specialized knowledge on fit, finish, and luxury garment construction to the industry.

With 40 years of experience in design, Kish Vasa has designed for several major brands throughout his career. As Principal Designer at Krystal London, he brings this wealth of experience to the brand's collections.

Moya Cherwayko is the founder and creative force behind Howes & Wayko, a British brand specialising in premium shooting, field and countryside accessories.

Her vision for the brand grew from her love of timeless design, quality craftsmanship and the traditions of country life. Moya wanted to create products that were not only practical in the field, but also beautifully considered, pieces that could be relied upon, enjoyed and carried with pride for years to come.

She is closely involved in the development of the collection, from leather gun slips and shooting bags to pouches, tweed caps and refined field accessories, ensuring each piece reflects the balance of function, durability and understated British style that defines Howes & Wayko.

For Moya, the brand is about more than accessories. It is about preserving the character of traditional sporting life while creating products that feel relevant, refined and distinctive for a new generation.

NEVERKNOWINGLYBORING is about celebrating individuality, confidence and the freedom to be seen exactly as you are. The brand is for people who do not want to disappear into the background - people who embrace colour, character, culture and pieces that start conversations. At its heart, NEVERKNOWINGLYBORING is about choosing expression over conformity and reminding people that there is beauty in being different.

Adetokunbo Opaleye is the founder and creative director of NEVERKNOWINGLYBORING, and for this show she is also stepping forward as one of the people wearing the clothes.

Her presentation explores mental health and the things we do not always see. By wearing her clothing back to front, Adetokunbo represents the idea that someone can look perfectly fine on the outside while something entirely different may be happening within.

It is a reminder not to judge people simply by what we see.

A smile does not always mean everything is okay.

Confidence does not always mean there is no struggle.

And looking put together does not mean someone is not carrying something quietly.

Through this presentation, Adetokunbo uses fashion not only as self-expression, but as a way of starting a conversation about compassion, awareness and looking beyond the surface.

Because sometimes, you really don't know what's going on.

Judy Kiruri is a marketer by profession and the founder of ROWAMY Africa, a contemporary African handmade brand that has been creating fashion and artisanal gifting products for the whole family for over 10 years.We do in-house tailoring for all our clothing line.
Before establishing ROWAMY Africa, Judy built over 20 years of local and international experience working with renowned organisations including Unilever, Coca-Cola, and the British Council. Her extensive marketing background, combined with her passion for African creativity and craftsmanship, has shaped the vision and growth of ROWAMY Africa.
Today, ROWAMY Africa serves both individual and corporate customers across Kenya and internationally, offering thoughtfully designed products that celebrate contemporary African style, creativity, and craftsmanship.
Judy is passionate about trends, innovation, and staying relevant in an ever-changing industry. At the heart of her business philosophy is a simple commitment: give the customer the very best. Quality is central to everything ROWAMY Africa does, and Judy believes that consistently delivering quality and value is what builds trust and keeps customers coming back.
Beyond business, Judy has a deep interest in people and what makes them unique. She takes time to listen, connect, and understand what makes people tick. This genuine interest in people influences how she leads, works with her team, and engages with customers and partners—with dignity, respect, and an appreciation of the special qualities and talents that every individual brings.
Through ROWAMY Africa, Judy combines strategic marketing expertise, entrepreneurial vision, and a passion for African design to build a distinctive, quality-driven brand that is proudly African and globally relevant.

Sura is an internationally acclaimed Gambian-born, UK-based kora virtuoso, percussionist, singer-songwriter and composer from a distinguished griot (Jali) lineage. Renowned for his captivating stage presence, he blends the timeless traditions of the Manding world with a fresh contemporary sound. From Glastonbury and WOMAD to the Barbican and Montreal Jazz Festival, Sura has performed on major stages worldwide, sharing the spirit, stories and extraordinary sound of the kora with audiences across the globe.

Amadou Diagne is a Senegalese percussionist, multi-instrumentalist and dynamic performer whose music is deeply rooted in the rich rhythms and traditions of West Africa. Known for his versatility, energy and musical sensitivity, Amadou brings an exciting contemporary edge to traditional Senegalese sounds, captivating audiences with rhythm, creativity and infectious spirit.

Marked as possessing a 'sensibility that combines philological precision and storytelling' lutenist and singer Kristiina Watt enjoys a busy freelance career both in the UK and further afield. As a chamber musician she particularly enjoys collaborating with singers, playing regularly for vocal consorts such as The Marian Consort, Musica Secreta and Vache Baroque. She is featured on The Marian Consort's latest CD 'Una Poesia Muta' in which her performance was reviewed as 'flawless' by Gramophone Magazine. In 2026 she toured internationally with the viol consort Fretwork in the performance of John Dowland's Lachrimae alongside singers Ian Bostridge and Alexander Chance. Orchestrally she has performed with many of the leading baroque orchestras and beyond including the Academy of Ancient Music, Aurora Orchestra, The English Concert, Gabrieli Consort & Players and Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.

As a singer, with a particular interest in the historical practice of self-accompaniment, recent highlights have included solo recitals at the Oxford International Song Festival, Haapsalu Early Music Festival (Estonia), a recital with her ensemble The Portrait Players at Buxton International Festival, performances with Musica Antica Rotherhithe and appearances on BBC Radio 3 and Radio 4 with Musica Secreta. Her operatic experience includes First Witch in 'Dido and Aeneas' with The Kellie Consort and 'Damigella' in Francesca Caccini's Liberazione di Ruggiero (Brighton Early Music Festival). As a keen ensemble singer, she has held a number of choral scholarships and completed her masters dissertation at the University of Glasgow on the ornamentation of renaissance vocal polyphony.

Mica is a highly experienced Steel Pannist with over 10 years of professional experience, specialising in providing exceptional wedding entertainment. Across the years she has performed at hundreds of events at venues up and down the UK and further afield, both as a soloist and with multiple different steelbands. She has competed at national steelband championships in London, New York, and in the home of steelpan - Trinidad and Tobago, and has numerous wins under her belt with Mangrove Steelband. Notable performances include the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and Glastonbury festival.

Music has been part of my life from the very beginning. My father was a renowned trumpet player in Kenya, and he introduced me to the world of music, teaching me the trumpet from a young age.

I began my professional musical journey in Nairobi in 1991, later taking my passion to Dubai and eventually to London, where I am now based. Over the years, I have

developed my craft as a versatile saxophonist, performing on Soprano, Alto and Tenor saxophones, alongside other woodwind instruments.

Today, I perform as an official London Underground Busker, work with a variety of bands and artists, and take on independent live and session performances across

London.

My repertoire ranges from African music and Jazz to easy listening and popular classics, allowing me to bring energy, soul and personality to every performance.

Music has taken me around the world, introduced me to incredible musicians and created unforgettable experiences. My passion is simple: to share that music with people, wherever I perform.

Born and raised in London of Vincentian and Jamaican-Indian heritage, Esther Williams began playing the violin at the age of four. She taught herself music theory, the piano, guitar, descant recorder and alto saxophone and, by the age of 16, was adept on eight instruments, including the one that would define her musical journey: the oboe. She now has a burgeoning freelance career, performing with various opera/ballet companies, and regularly with orchestras such as the BBC Concert Orchestra, Chineke! (including at the BBC Proms, televised on BBC Four), and the Heritage Orchestra. She appears regularly at the Royal Albert Hall accompanying artists such as Alicia Keys, Nas, RAYE, Ang�lique Kidjo, Craig David, and Beverley Knight. She has performed with Stormzy at the O2 Arena, recorded for clients including Apple Music and Netflix, and has been invited to perform all over the world, including the USA, Guadeloupe, Thailand and across Europe.

Following her undergraduate studies at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (where she recently returned to give a masterclass), Esther completed her Masters in Music at Staatliche Hochschule f�r Musik Trossingen in 2025, studying with world-renowned oboist, Nicholas Daniel OBE. She has participated in masterclasses with Fran�ois Leleux, Sarah Francis, Albrecht Mayer, and Heinz Holliger, and received tutelage from oboists such as John Anderson and Gordon Hunt. Alongside her studies and performing career, Esther teaches at the Royal Hospital School, and was recently appointed Deputy oboe teacher for the Royal College of Music Junior Department.

Esther previously sat as Treasurer on the Board of Directors of the International Double Reed Society (IDRS) 2021-2024. Committed to securing racial equality in the music industry, she is a member of several committees, including those of the British Double Reed Society, and the Royal Academy of Music's (RAM) Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. She serves as a Woodwind Mentor for Chineke! Junior Orchestra, and regularly leads workshops and summer programmes at RAM, which includes conducting her own woodwind arrangements. In recognition for years of service and contribution to the professional music field, Esther was awarded an Honorary Associateship of the Royal Academy of Music (Hon ARAM) in April 2025 and DAAD Prize June 2025.

Frank is a TransFLOWmation coach, Poet in Residence, speaker and published author. He is passionate about using the power of poetry to support leaders and business owners in embracing all their gifts and making a positive impact through their work without compromising their well-being or that of the planet.

Proceeds from his book “DREAM: Manifest Your Path to Joy, Peace, and Contentment” fund clean water, business opportunities, education, housing, and mental health support through Charity Water, Lend With Care, The Blue Fund, and B1G1.

Acorn Media Production is thrilled to be the official videographer for the upcoming mental health and fashion event on October 10th, celebrating the vision of Ukrainian designers. Founded by filmmaker and director Lana Fam, our production company specializes in compelling short documentaries, fiction films, and high-end commercial content for leading brands.

Alongside our videography, our record label, Acorn Music Production, empowers artists through professional promotion and distribution. We are especially proud to feature singer and sound producer Elina Fam, whose recent releases have topped Ukrainian charts and resonated at major festivals in London. She will be performing her powerful ballad, “??????? ???» («My Ukraine”), to uplift spirits and show support for the Ukrainian people at the event.