Roots Residency
Roots Global Agency presents their first ever residency program. The Roots Residency is a global experience that highlights and brings culture shapers and leaders across the diaspora together. Launching the program in Ghana, on the heels of Detty December festivities, The Roots Residency is an opportunity for diasporans to connect with like-minded peers and be immersed in culture. Recharge, co-create, learn or simply tap in - we have enjoyment, collaboration and information.
RGA partnered with Cloud9ine, open-air venue in the heart of Osu, for two action filled weeks, Residents can get work done in our creative labs co-working space @ Cloud9ine, enjoy live performances, lectures, workshops, and networking mixers. Sign up and become a part of our community by immersing yourself in this global experience.
The residency kicks off on December 30 and wraps on January 11. Full membership details will be provided upon ticket purchase.
Winter Residency Programming
RGA Winter Residency @ Cloud9ine Dates: Dec 30 - Jan 11
Location: Accra, Ghana
Venue: Cloud9ine Lounge on Oxford Street (across from Frankie's)
Schedule
Membership benefits include:
Admission to all residency programming
Dedicated co-working space
Discounts on all purchases @ Creative Labs (Cloud9ine)
Free Wifi
Free creative consultations (limited availability)
Access to RGA global community, a network of experts, educators, artists, creatives, and more
Who can become a resident?
Are you a creative? Educator? Artist? Lover of the diaspora? Thought leader? Entrepreneur? This residency is for you. Become a member today.
12/30 - 1/11 | The Creative Labs @ Cloud9ine - The Creative Labs @ Cloud9ine will be the RGA Residency headquarters in Ghana. Located in the heart of Osu, the free wifi-equipped open air venue offers residents a space to work, connect, learn and enjoy. All special programming will take place at Cloud9ine for the duration of the residency. Additional benefits include access to special programming, membership discounts on food/drinks and VIP packages.
12/30 | Bare Slackness Deconstructing Femme Movement Presentation - A thought-provoking journey led by femme creatives exploring the power of femme movement in Afro & Caribbean cultures. Join us in collaboration with AfroFuture for an unforgettable discussion and visual exploration that delves into the lineage of rituals and histories around some of our most sacred expressions - movement.
12/31 | Bare Slackness Body Movement Workshop - Tapping into your sacral and root chakra, explore the body through sacred movement, breathwork and deep stretch during this Body Movement workshop.
1/1 | Happy New Year! No Programming
1/2 | A Series of Pan-Africanism Discussions - a series of discussions and workshops featuring keynote speakers, experts, organisers, thought leaders and more examining pan-africanism
1/3 | State of Music Industry in Africa - A deep dive into the current state of the entertainment industry in Africa with experts, musicians, and executives in the field.
1/3 | A Live Music Session - A live reggae music session with special guests
1/4 - 1/11- ongoing programming with some of our partners & collaborators. More to be announced.