# Event Details - **Event Name**: Critical Conversations : Africa Day Edition : Relooted Game - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: A discussion series for young people aged 18 - 30 to explore topics and ideas related to museums, heritage and cultureAbout this EventCritical Conversations is a space for young people to come together to explore topics related to museum, culture, heritage and young people's lives.The May edition of Critical Conversations will give space to play and discuss the computer game Relooted - "an Afrofuturist heist game with a twist: You’re not thieves, you’re liberators reclaiming stolen African artifacts from the dusty vaults of private collectors and Western museums."There will be chance to collectively play and explore the game and discuss the themes behind the games concept such as repatriation, colonialism, justice, representation and Afrofuturism.The game asks "Is it stealing to take back what is stolen?" our conversation will start with this question. We will also be joined online by some of the team behind the game from Nyamakop game studio for a Q&A.---This edition of Critical Conversations is part of our Africa Day programme. Africa Day is an annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), today known as the African Union, on 25 May 1963.For Africans on the continent and in the diaspora, Africa Day signifies unity, pride in being African, and an opportunity to celebrate their heritage by donning traditional outfits and putting on vibrant displays of culture and diversity.Significantly, Manchester is a very important city for many Africans, the city hosted the Pan African Congress at Chorlton-on-Medlock Town Hall in 1945, intended to address the decolonisation of Africa from Western imperial powers. The congress demanded an end to colonial rule and racial discrimination as well as the recognition of human rights and equality of economic opportunity for all peoples of African heritage.Manchester Museum cares for more than 40,000 objects from across Africa, many of which were collected during the period of the British Empire, through practices that included trade, anthropology, confiscation, and looting. Your Museum’s Africa Day celebrations are a way of making the stories of these African collections more visible, collaborating with diaspora communities to celebrate and build understanding of African cultural heritage.If you have any questions about this month's Critical Conversations, you can email chloe.cousins@manchester.ac.ukWhat you can expect from the space :Facilitated group discussionsOpportunities to meet and connect with new peopleSnacksCritical Conversations is for all young people aged 18 - 30 who are interested in discussing topics related to museums, culture and heritage and will be led by Chloe Cousins, Manchester Museum's Social Justice Manager and a mix of Visitor Team staff.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTtCYpbviZ8 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/c75a5f00-3407-11f1-815c-a90acb8b9ebc-rimg-w1200-h675-dc5b5046-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:20 PMArrivals and introductions🕑: 06:20 PM - 06:50 PMCollective game play🕑: 06:50 PM - 07:20 PMGroup discussion🕑: 07:20 PM - 07:30 PMBreak🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PMQ&A with the Nyamakop team🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PMGame play continued (optional) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/critical-conversations-africa-day-edition-relooted-game/100001984137934975 - **Event Categories**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Manchester Museum - **lat**: 53.4664686 - **long**: -2.2342519 - **full address**: Manchester Museum, Oxford Road, Manchester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Critical Conversations : Africa Day Edition : Relooted Game - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/4581358aa16af18d91db02446855e0323fe76dcc47e5e14170460b69b59bd1e7-rimg-w1200-h600-dc8c1413-gmir.jpg?v=1775734346 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Critical Conversations : Africa Day Edition : Relooted Game being held? - **A:** Critical Conversations : Africa Day Edition : Relooted Game takes place on Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Manchester Museum, Oxford Road, Manchester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Critical Conversations : Africa Day Edition : Relooted Game? - **A:** Critical Conversations : Africa Day Edition : Relooted Game is organized by Manchester Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Critical Conversations : Africa Day Edition : Relooted Game is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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