The Jimmy Asher Foundation (JAF) mission is to offer a “helping hand for young people” through empowering workshops and sports activities.
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Mar 25
It's that time again!
B2B Basketball Half-Term Comps is back again next month for young people aged 11-19.
Wednesday 8th April at Tooting Leisure Centre.
Grab your teams or enter individually. Spaces go quickly, so register for free now: forms.gle/pke3if4z46Gjddhr7
See you there!
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Feb 28
NEW PODCAST EPISODE!
The International Book Show host Makonnen Sankofa interviews author Beulah Smith-Coombs about her book, They Call Me Guess: A Memoir of Roots, Routes and Resilience.
Listen via Facebook
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Feb 28
PODCAST ALERT
The International Book Show host Makonnen Sankofa speaks with author and activist Mervelee Myers about her book, In Honour of Strong Women Everywhere: How to Overcome Injustice in the Workplace.
Listen via Facebook:
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Feb 28
The International Book Show hosted by Makonnen Sankofa on Galaxy Radio.
Saturday 28th February 2026
UK: 4pm–6pm
Listen here:
zeno.fm/radio/galaxyafiwe-ra…
A show that spotlights authors and explores their books through engaging conversations.
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Feb 12
The International Book Show hosted by Makonnen Sankofa on Galaxy Radio
Saturday 14th February 2026
UK: 8pm–10pm
USA EST: 3pm–5pm
USA CST: 2pm–4pm
USA PST: 12pm–2pm
Listen live:
zeno.fm/radio/galaxyafiwe-ra…
Spotlighting authors, exploring their books through engaging conversations
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Feb 9
Makonnen Sankofa presents a new edition of The International Book Show, featuring authors:
Eudie Okoro
Reka Chayim
Beulah Smith-Coombs
Thomas Hutchinson
Nubian Nigist Books
Mishal Akeba Coubry
A M Colman
Geraldine Miller
Watch and listen on Youtube:
youtu.be/l2VFa4cjcAc?si=Gc5n…
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Jan 2
The International Book Show on Galaxy Radio
Saturday 3rd January
UK: 4pm–6pm
Listen live:
zeno.fm/radio/galaxyafiwe-ra…
Guests & Discussion:
•Larry Ukali John-Redd: Black Self Love Spoken Word & Reparations
•Prince Mega Abodedele: Experiences of Living Across Africa
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5 Dec 2025
THE INTERNATIONAL BOOK SHOW returns to @Galaxyafiwe Radio - refreshed, expanded, and spotlighting authors.
Hosted by Makonnen Sankofa
Next Episode: Sat 6th Dec, 4–6pm UK
Listen Live:
zeno.fm/radio/galaxyafiwe-ra…
Featuring:
Chiatulah Ameke
Fanen Chiahemen
Marcine M.Moore
Kyle Powell
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12 Nov 2025
New episode: International Book Show podcast: Stories, Silence, and Strength.
Sponsored by #JimmyAsherFoundation
Host Makonnen Sankofa speaks with writer Fanen Chiahemen about her moving debut, Never Make A Sound - exploring childhood trauma, emotional neglect, and resilience.
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6 Nov 2025
*New Episode* The International Book Show
Host: Makonnen Sankofa
Join us for a vibrant conversation with author Thea Wray on her book Anancy Tek a Trip!
Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Facebook, or internationalbookshow.com
#Books #BlackAuthors #JAFGlobal
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10 Oct 2025
Our next @B2B_Basketball Half Term Basketball Tournament takes place on 29th October at Tooting Leisure Centre #Tooting #Wandsworth. See flyer for details. #B2BBasketBall #YouthBasketball #JAFglobal #JimmyAsherFoundation
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30 Jun 2025
As part of the Jimmy Asher Foundation community family fun day event, we'll be holding a 'B2B in the Park' basketball tournament on Saturday 26th July, 11am-7pm at Furzedown Recreation Centre, Tooting.
Register now to take part: forms.gle/qNvqK2r9Fi2yqR1AA
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25 Jun 2025
JAF presents My Children Know Your Children- a FREE community family fun day event on Saturday 26th July, 11am-7pm at Furzedown Recreation Centre #Tooting, #Wandsworth
A day of unity, bringing families together with games, music, food and fun! All are welcome!
#CommunityBuilding
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8 May 2025
Our next @B2B_Basketball Half Term Basketball Tournament takes place on 29th May at Tooting Leisure Centre #Tooting #Wandsworth. See flyer for details and get in touch with us to participate
#B2BBasketBall #YouthBasketball #JAFglobal #JimmyAsherFoundation
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18 Mar 2025
Sponsored by #JimmyAsherFoundation:
The International Book Show
Weds 19th March 2025
UK: 8pm-9.30pm
Join host Makonnen Sankofa for an exciting episode featuring conversations with authors Michael Arthur Kennedy, Alle Hall, and Amanda Denham
Listen here:
WWW.PAMTENGO.COM
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10 Mar 2025
The International Book Show
Monday 10th March
Listen on Luton Urban Radio:
WWW.LURLIVE.COM
UK: 8pm-10pm
USA Eastern: 3pm-5pm
USA Central: 2pm-4pm
USA Pacific: 12pm-2pm
Host Makonnen Sankofa interviews international authors who have written books on a variety of topics
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28 Feb 2025
Feb's International Book Show - Virtual Book Tour is now online!
Host: Makonnen Sankofa. Guest speakers: Fanen Chiahemen, Chiatulah Ameke, Amanda Epe, Dr. Tamera Foley, Michael Arthur Kennedy, Chrisoula Panagoulia, Bharti Dhir, and Nubian Nigist Books.
youtu.be/RASZqhKrwOo?si=fI5O…
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10 Feb 2025
The International Book Show
Online Radio Show
Listen via the website 👇🏽 WWW.TINYURL.COM/LURLIVE
Monday 10th February
England: 8pm - 10pm
Host Makonnen Sankofa interviews international authors who have written books on a variety of different topics.
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29 Jan 2025
The International Book Show - Virtual Book Tour (Jan '25) is now on Youtube.
Featuring: Kyle Powell, Uncle MeShorn, Tom Coffey, Amanda Denham, Leislene Hendrickson, Dr. Tamera Foley, Sister Lejet, Larry Ukali Johnson-Redd, and host Makonnen Sankofa
youtu.be/EZhbwNreinA?si=IW_7…
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21 Jan 2025
The International Book Show
Online Radio Show
Listen via WWW.PAMTENGO.COM
Wednesday 22nd January
UK: 8:00pm - 9:30pm
This show features interviews with various authors who have written books on different topics. Hosted by best-selling author Makonnen Sankofa.
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