3RD EVERY EMOTION IS VALID ANNUAL WELLNESS CONVENTION

This convention is part of a series of creative initiative, powered by African Wonder Women Organisation CIC and sponsored by The National Lottery Community Funding and others. It is a community-led initiative dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental and emotional expression, fostering resilience and promoting mental and emotional wellbeing through creativity. We are sharing our stories and "Speaking The Unspeakable Through Creativity".

Background & Rationale

The experience of bereavement and life-changing trauma leaves individuals grappling with the fragments of memory, identity and emotional pain. In many communities, especially within African and diaspora cultures, stigma, shame and silence often surround these experiences, making healing an even more isolated journey.

Rooted in the belief that every emotion is valid and that every story matters, this gathering offers a unique opportunity to honour our histories and amplify the collective voice of the bereaved, stigmatised, traumatised and oppressed. We also aim to find lasting healing for those who may have suffered life changing or traumatic experiences.

Our theme; “BREAK THE STIGMA: Threads of Truth, Your Story Still Matters” emerges as a bold response: an immersive theme that centres on creativity, community and the power of storytelling for emotional healing.

DAY 1: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24TH, 2025

FREE VIRTUAL SEMINAR

TIME: 5:30 PM - 8 PM

VENUE: ZOOM

DAY 2: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH, 2025

WELL ESS CONFERENCE, CREATIVITY SHOWCASE, WORKSHOP AND MORE

TIME: 2 PM - 8 PM

VENUE: LEORNADO HOTEL,

MIDSUMMER PLACE,

MILTON KEYNES MK9 2HP

DAYS 1 - 3: DATE: OCTOBER 24TH -

26TH, 2025

FREE ART & TEXTILE

EXHIBITION WORKSHOPS & (After Party with nibbles and drinks on 26th)

TIME: 1PM - 6PM DAILY

VENUE: THE BOX,

ARTS CENTRAL,

20, BURNERS LANE,

MILTON KEYNES MK11 3HB

Join us as we:

Honour our scars as symbols of survival

Celebrate the beauty and significance of every story

Transform pain into power through creativities and performances

Secure Your Spot Now!

Sponsored by: The National Lottery Community Fund, ABAMS FOODS, FFOLAJI LONDON LTD and Supported by NIKE ART GALLERY, MOBIHEALTH INTERNATIONAL, MARVEL VENTURES MORTGAGE INC and BISFOM TECH SERVICES LTD

A BIT ABOUT AFRICAN WONDER WOMEN ORGSNISATION CIC

African Wonder Women Organisation CIC (AWWOrgCIC), an initiative that supports widows, the bereaved and those who have experienced or are going through trauma is set to host her annual emotional wellness convention.

Adopting a mental wellness, culture and creativity approach, our wellness convention seeks unconventional ways to address societal issues, help attendees detox, network, embrace the culture and build meaningful relationships. Attendees will also leave refreshed and with renewed hope for a brighter future. We are excited and look forward to welcoming you on the day.

With our ‘EVERY EMOTION IS VALID’ Wellness Convention, African Wonder Women Organisation CIC is empowering the forgotten community of widows, women and young girls, and those who have experienced traumatic events in their lives.

There is a call out for SPONDORS, PARTNERS, EXHIBITORS, VOLUNTEERS and MEDIA PARTNERS with a shared vision of supporting our purpose and ensuring the event achieves its aim.
For more information, email; [email protected]

Read more about our convention participants via the Events page on our website: https://www.africanwonderwomen.org

For sponsorship, collaboration, media and further information, please email: [email protected]

By registering and participating in this event, you agree to be photographed and recorded for post-event marketing and promotions.

PRINCESS FOLAJI FASANYA-OMOYENI (CONVENER)

Princess Folaji Fasanya- Omoyeni is an interdisciplinary creative who merges art, technology and the humanities to innovate and solve problems through unique projects.

Deeply passionate about community, Princess Folaji creates batik artwork in collaboration with local African artisans, particularly widows and trauma-impacted women and girls, to produce batik textiles which she incorporates into her sustainable fashion brand, FFOLAJI LONDON @ffolajilondon, to create sustainable, ethically made clothing. She uses offcuts from her fashion brand to create eco-conscious statement jewellery, vibrant soft furnishings and tapestry that reflect a deep commitment to African culture and sustainable craftsmanship.

A strong advocate for trauma informed care, Princess Folaji offers wellbeing through creativity workshops and partners with educational institutions and organisations to promote intercultural competence.

Princess Folaji is the Convener of African Wonder Women Orgsnisation CIC, a non-profit organisation that supports the bereaved, traumatised and oppresse, and Founder of LADIES MINGLE, a networking group focused on fostering digital skills, business acumen, career advancement and leadership among women and young girls. Her exceptional leadership and community service have earned her over 20 awards and recognitions to date.

MEET OUR GRAND PATRON AND GUEST OF HONOUR

Chief (Mrs.) Nike Monica Okundaye popularly known and called “MAMA NIKE” by her numerous fans, is a multi talented, award winning artist and social entrepreneur. She is a painter, a textile artist, weaver, and embroiderer. As a social entrepreneur and a philanthropist, she is well known for championing the cause of the neglected Nigerian rural women using art as a tool to self emancipation. Nike Centre for Art and Culture, in Osogbo has trained over 3000 young Nigerians (mainly violated and abused young women) who have gone on to earn decent living through art. Amongst her numerous awards is the 2006 “Ordine Della Stella Della Solidarieta Italiana” one of the highest Italian national awards of merit given by the government of the Republic of Italy in appreciation of her efforts in using art to address and solve the problems of Nigerian sex workers in Italy. Chief (Mrs.) Nike Monica Okundaye is happily married with children.

Event Venue

Leonardo Hotel Milton Keynes, Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom