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DON’T STOP TALKING ABOUT SUDAN

In collaboration with Oxfam Novib, Yalla4Sudan, The Black Archives, and Melkweg

Friday 27 March 2026

In Sudan, a violent conflict is raging over the country’s wealth, such as gold, gum arabic (an important ingredient in many of the products we use), fertile agricultural land, and power. Other countries, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), are also eyeing Sudan’s resources and are thereby helping to keep the conflict going.

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  • €17,50
  • Kleine Zaal
  • 19:00
  • 19:00
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Would you like to learn more about the history of Sudan and the courageous struggle of Sudanese people for their independence? And about the current conflict and what we in the Netherlands can do to raise more awareness? Then come to Don’t Stop Talking About Sudan—an evening of shared knowledge, storytelling, food, music, and dance. Because connection, culture, and togetherness are essential in times of injustice.

The line-up includes néomí, Hatoon, Razeen, and Mama Africa Soundsystem. There will also be in-depth panel discussions on the root causes of the war and what you can do in the Netherlands in solidarity with Sudan. The names of the speakers can be found in the schedule below. Mandy Woelkens will host the evening. Keep an eye on our socials, and hopefully see you on March 27!

  • néomí

    singer-songwriter

    néomí is the alias of folk-pop artist and singer-songwriter Neomi Speelman. Inspired by artists such as Bob Dylan and Phoebe Bridgers, she writes authentic stories wrapped in a dreamy sound.

  • Hatoon

    future soul with Sudanese folk influences

    Hatoon enchants audiences with her beautiful voice and dreamy sound. She blends future soul with Sudanese folk, creating something truly unique.

  • Razeen

    Afro-Islamic roots with a pop and punk sound

    Razeen fled Sudan as a child and grew up in the Netherlands. He often sings about the war in his country of birth. In his songs, Razeen combines his Afro-Islamic roots with a pop and punk sound.

  • Mama Africa Sound System

    Mama Africa Sound System treats you to the ultimate dose of African vibes. No matter where you’re from, you have to dance — standing still is simply not an option.

  • Panel: interview with Idris Elhassan

    Filmmaker and activist speaking on the situation in his country of origin.

    Idris Elhassan is a Sudanese artistic researcher and activist based in Amsterdam, working at the intersection of decolonial critique, multidisciplinary art, and policy advocacy. Rooted in personal and collective histories of displacement, his practice examines systemic violence through community work and textual and audiovisual interventions. Trained in engineering and business (MBA), he applies an analytical lens to challenge dominant discourses, while his artistic research embraces fragmentation, refusal, and collaborative experimentation as forms of methodological resistance.

  • Panel: talk about art & protest

    With South Sudanese poet and storyteller Godfrey Lado, singer Razeen, and Ahmed Elshaarawi & Miles Momoh (Milla Milla)

    Razeen is a Sudanese artist raised in the Netherlands, navigating between his Afro-Arab roots and Western influences. His music explores themes of duality, identity, and connection. Known for his high-energy live performances, he has made a name for himself in Amsterdam’s underground scene, performing at venues such as Paradiso and Melkweg. He is currently working on his debut album Yallah Nargus.

    Ahmed Elshaarawi (strategist and co-founder of Milla Milla) and Miles Momoh (cultural strategist at Home Agency and co-founder of Milla Milla) join Razeen for a panel discussion where art, culture, and social issues intersect.

    Milla Milla is a cultural collective from The Hague that uses football as a lens to tell stories from the African diaspora. Through film, events and community projects, they bring people together, raise awareness and make underrepresented stories visible.

  • Panel: the role of the Netherlands and what we as individuals can do

    With Leya Schoonderwoerd (activist and researcher), Abdulaal Hussein (founder of Yalla for Sudan), and Suying Lai (Head of Humanitarian Affairs at Oxfam Novib)

    With nearly 19 years of experience at Oxfam Novib, Suying Lai (Head of Humanitarian at Oxfam Novib) is an experienced leader in the humanitarian and development sector. As manager of the SAFE Goal Unit at Oxfam Novib, she is responsible for policy, campaigns, and programs in the areas of humanitarian affairs, migration, and peacebuilding.

    Abdulaal Hussein is an actor, theatre maker, and speaker. Born in Sudan, he has been living in the Netherlands for seven years. He studied theatre in Utrecht and has performed in various productions and television series, such as Buurt Tories, De Mensen Bieb, De Wijksafari, and Caligula. Through his personal life story, Abdulaal tells stories that connect and inspire others. He is a speaker at Liberation Festivals, at Rotary Clubs, and is involved in projects focused on diversity and inclusivity. With his work, he is committed to young people, refugees, and an inclusive society.

    As a Sudanese-Dutch citizen, Leya Schoonderwoerd (researcher and activist) has, since the start of the war in Sudan, followed with deep concern how both her country of birth and her family have been affected. “Like many others in the diaspora, I became active in providing aid. Despite limited resources, we try to contribute wherever possible. This has led to my involvement as a spokesperson and activist with various Sudanese organizations in the Netherlands and Belgium, as well as to academic research at Ghent University on the impact of the war on the Sudanese diaspora,” says Schoonderwoerd.

  • VJ: Jayo Tony

This event is a collaboration between Oxfam Novib, Yalla4Sudan, The Black Archives, and Melkweg.

This program is part of PUSH

PUSH is the umbrella under which PAARD presents socially engaged, critical, progressive, and politically conscious programming. As the city’s pop venue located just a few hundred meters from the Binnenhof – the center of power, politics, peace, (war) law, and protest – we use PUSH to provide the soundtrack to social change. With PUSH, we show that our mission goes beyond entertainment: we dare to go deeper. At PUSH, you see and hear things that can change your perspective, insight, or life path. PUSH challenges, pushes, provokes, and makes an impact. More info: PAARD.NL/PUSH

In the video below, Hatoon explains why this program is so important.

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