Running In The Halls At The British Museum - An Event Overview

This article was drafted by Norman Busigu.

Running In The Halls (R.I.T.H) was a historic British Museum Late curated by My Runway Group - it being the first of its kind inside one of the world’s most iconic institutions. The event marked a celebration of contemporary African and Diasporic creativity. On April 17th 2026, the museum’s halls transformed into dynamic spaces of sound, movement, performance and cultural expression. Thank you to My Runway Group for inviting Postcards From The Diaspora as official Press to this incredible multi-dimensional event.

My Runway Group’s COO, Kofi Turkson, commented: “This initiative is about welcoming a new generation into the British Museum, not just as visitors, but as contributors to culture”.

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Click here to watch Norman's vlog to get a snapshot of this spectacular affair. Also, here’s a list of what was on offer within the extensive event programme:

Community & interactive workshops with:

• Akanji Studios

• Azza’s Gallery

• Revival London

• Askari

• The Fashion Blueprint 

• House Captain 

• Off The Algorithm 

• MeshacK Maloisane 

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Conversation/networking with:

• Coins and Medals

• La Culpa es del Coulant

• All Things Africa presents: Know Your Roots

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Music by:

• DJ A1

• Dankie Sounds

• The Cellar presents: SNXWDEN x Rachel Foxx

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Fashion Show 

Creative DNA Ghana presents: Woven Histories - A Ghanaian Fashion Showcase 

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Screenings:

• Ella Ezeike presents: Bluebird & Words We Don’t Say 

• Nakiah Varcianna presents: Bookyville 

• Joewackle J. Kusi presents: The Gold Coast Darlings

• New Comma x LSTV Worldwide 

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Panels/Discussions:

• Kobra Culture 

• Ebere Anosike 

• By The Fire Side With Uncle Joe

• History of African Food with Chef Abbys

• Guestlist World powered by The Elephant Room 

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Live Performances:

• Mazvita 

• Apex Zero & Dembis Thioung 

• Poetic Temple 

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