Curiosity Club Melbourne Speaker Event: Effie Nkrumah - Multi-hyphenate Creative Leader
Description
Effie Nkrumah takes the stage at the very first Curiosity Club Melbourne evening, a new type of speaker event for the women* of our city.
Founded in Paris, Curiosity Club is an organisation that encourages everyone to take a step closer to gender equality every day through the power of curiosity. With a network of clubs across France, and in cities such as London, Amsterdam, and Montreal, Curiosity Club has delivered unique events showcasing inspiring women, to over 40,000 people.
Effie is an award-winning actor, speaker, consultant, director, and voice artist of Ghanaian descent. But her story goes beyond the usual. Her conviction? To challenge the single story of Africa. Through her work, Effie champions voices of the African diaspora, ripping up assumptions about the continent and its place in history, telling truths about its people and their cultures.
From Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and Neighbours to directing MJ the Musical, from her tableau vivant series showing in Sydney, New York and Accra to voicing Astra in VALORANT for over a million players worldwide, Effie has built a career grounded in authenticity and community. And now, she’s using her voice to encourage others to use theirs.
Through Effie's talk we'll explore identity, versatility and the courage to take up space in industries that weren’t always designed for you. Forging your own path across disciplines and cultures and turning many passions into one meaningful practice.
Join us for a night full of inspiration, new connections, and fabulous food and drink in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
🕕 Doors open: 6:00 PM for mingling over food and 🥂
🎤 Talk starts: 6:45 PM, followed by a Q&A session
We invite you to stay for more socialising from 8pm before the event ends at 8.30pm.
Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/curiosityclubmelbourne
*Curiosity Club Melbourne welcomes women, non-binary folk, and gender-diverse people from all backgrounds to our events.
FAQs
- Is the venue accessible?
Mary's is wheelchair accessible; however there is a step inside the venue between rooms and the catering will be set up in a room difficult for a wheelchair to access. But we want you to feel welcome and will ensure you get to enjoy the food and drink and have a good vantage point for the speaker's talk. If you have any concerns, click on the Contact Host button and we can answer your questions in full.
- Can you cater for dietary restrictions or requirements?
We will be serving a selection of canapes from a 'help yourself' table setup. Mary's can accommodate several dietary restrictions and offers plant-based and gluten free options. Please indicate your requirement at checkout.
Note: Mary's is not Coeliac Australia-accredited so there is a risk of gluten cross-contamination. Also, peanuts are a staple of West African cooking and Mary's kitchen is open to the service area, so this may be not be suitable for people with a severe or anaphylactic nut allergy. Click on the Contact Host button if you have any questions or concerns.
- I identify as a man; can I attend this event?
Unfortunately, no. While we love men who support and champion women, the purpose of this event is to build a community of women, non-binary folk and gender diverse people.
- How do I find the venue?
Mary's is located at 68/70 Johnston St in Collingwood (opposite the Tote Hotel).
There are several public transport options a short walk away (Trams: 11 & 86; Trains: Victoria Park or Collingwood stations; Bus: 246).
After 5.30pm, a lot of the street parking in the area switches over to unmetered/unrestricted. There is also a paid parking facility at 35 Johnston St (open until 11pm).
- Is there a minimum age requirement for attendees?
We'll be serving alcohol, so this event is suitable for attendees 18+.
- Will this event be filmed or photographed?
We will be taking photographs at this event and recording the speaker's talk.
By coming in, you agree that you may appear in this footage, which may be used in any media, worldwide, without payment, in perpetuity.
Don’t want to be on camera? Upon arrival, let us know and we'll ensure you're excluded from any published content.
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