The BlackHouse Project

The BlackHouse Project The BlackHouse creates a dedicated space for African, African-NZers, and the Black Diaspora in Aotearoa.

The Blackhouse is a Radio/ Podcast that centers the African & Black diaspora of NZ - experiences and stories. We are proud to have been finalists in the 2024 NZ Radio & Podcast Awards!
We are live every Saturday from NZST 3 pm to NZST 4 pm on W.A.R Wellington Access Radio 106.1FM. www.accessradio.org.nz
The Blackhouse launched the project on June 13th, 2020. And started podcasting to YouTube

shortly after.
Please check our YouTube channel
https://youtube.com/?si=7LC2LjfQGs6ctZ0C

THE Blackhouse recently got SYNDICATED to Planet FM Auckland, Free FM Hamilton Plains FM Christchurch, & OAR FM Dunedin which is a major accolade.
Currently we are running a fundraiser to replace a laptop for editing graphics etc. please if you can donate hollow the link below.
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https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/support-the-blackhouse-1061fm-help-us-get-a-laptop

Contact the Blackhouse
[email protected]

20/06/2026

Kia ora Dance Community of Aotearoa NZ,

My name is Henry Chikerema, a 23-year-old professional dancer and dance instructor from Mpumalanga, South Africa. I am hoping to relocate to New Zealand and would love to connect with dance schools, studios, companies, and fellow dancers.

πŸ•Ί Training & Education

Dance Training: Rhythm Image Dance Studio

Education: Dei Gratia Training & Development

🎭 Styles Hip Hop β€’ Afro β€’ Amapiano β€’ Contemporary β€’ Jazz β€’ Ballet β€’ Spanish β€’ Latin (Cha Cha, Samba, Paso Doble & Jive)

⏳ Experience I started dancing at age 6 and began seriously pursuing dance as a career at 15. I have performed at South African government events and in productions inspired by The Lion King, Aladdin, Rio, Shark Tale, and Hercules.

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Teaching I currently teach children, youth, and adults, have facilitated workshops across two provinces, and have choreographed school productions.

πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ My Goal I would like to both teach and continue training in Aotearoa, sharing my experience while learning from other professionals.

If you know of any opportunities, dance schools, training programmes, or industry contacts, I would love to hear from you.

πŸ“§ Email: [email protected]
πŸ“± Phone: +27 61 773 8865

Ngā mihi nui,

Henry Chikerema

20/06/2026

Kia ora Dance Community of Aotearoa NZ,

My name is Henry Chikerema, a 23-year-old professional dancer and dance instructor from Mpumalanga, South Africa. I am hoping to relocate to New Zealand and would love to connect with dance schools, studios, companies, and fellow dancers.

πŸ•Ί Training & Education

- Dance Training: Rhythm Image Dance Studio
- Education: Dei Gratia Training & Development

🎭 Styles
Hip Hop β€’ Afro β€’ Amapiano β€’ Contemporary β€’ Jazz β€’ Ballet β€’ Spanish β€’ Latin (Cha Cha, Samba, Paso Doble & Jive)

⏳ Experience
I started dancing at age 6 and began seriously pursuing dance as a career at 15. I have performed at South African government events and in productions inspired by The Lion King, Aladdin, Rio, Shark Tale, and Hercules.

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« Teaching
I currently teach children, youth, and adults, have facilitated workshops across two provinces, and have choreographed school productions.

πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ My Goal
I would like to both teach and continue training in Aotearoa, sharing my experience while learning from other professionals.

If you know of any opportunities, dance schools, training programmes, or industry contacts, I would love to hear from you.

πŸ“§ Email: [email protected]
πŸ“± Phone: +27 61 773 8865

Ngā mihi nui,

Henry Chikerema

"PUFFERS & BEANIES" Line up featuring CRG πŸ”₯ DJ COLEOZ πŸ”₯ XJ.πŸ”₯ KBtheDJ πŸ”₯ DAVID πŸ”₯ KG'sOnDecks πŸ”₯Get down to Martini on Jacks...
19/06/2026

"PUFFERS & BEANIES"
Line up featuring
CRG πŸ”₯ DJ COLEOZ πŸ”₯ XJ.πŸ”₯ KBtheDJ πŸ”₯ DAVID πŸ”₯ KG'sOnDecks πŸ”₯

Get down to Martini on Jackson Street, Petone.

JULY 10TH it's a mid-winter warmup.

Brought to you by DJ.XJ & Lulama

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All details in the poster below.
Don't be a square, just be there. πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

"PUFFERS & BEANIES" Line up featuring CRG πŸ”₯ DJ COLEOZ πŸ”₯ XJ.πŸ”₯ KBtheDJ πŸ”₯ DAVID πŸ”₯ KG'sOnDecks πŸ”₯Get down to Martini on Jacks...
19/06/2026

"PUFFERS & BEANIES"
Line up featuring
CRG πŸ”₯ DJ COLEOZ πŸ”₯ XJ.πŸ”₯ KBtheDJ πŸ”₯ DAVID πŸ”₯ KG'sOnDecks πŸ”₯

Get down to Martini on Jackson Street, Petone.

JULY 10TH it's a mid-winter warmup.

Brought to you by DJ.XJ & Lulama

🎊πŸ”₯πŸŽ‰IYKYK 🎊πŸ”₯πŸŽ‰

All details in the poster below.
Don't be a square, just be there. πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

Did you know?
13/06/2026

Did you know?

Posted by Martin Plaut I am writing a series of articles about aspects of African slavery, ahead of the publication of my book: β€œUnbroken Chains: a 5,000 year history of African enslavement&…

Did you know?
13/06/2026

Did you know?

Over several centuries countless East Africans were sold as slaves by Muslim Arabs to the Middle East and other places via the Sahara desert and Indian Ocean. Experts say it is time for this to be discussed more openly.

Did you know?
13/06/2026

Did you know?

Why did Appolonia trade so few enslaved people? Short answer: unique economy and sacred beliefs.

31/05/2026

Watch the full interview on The Blackhouse YouTube channel
See Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 Live -
Auckland Town Hall β€” 30 May Tickets at Ticketmaster | San Fran Wellington β€” 31 May Tickets at Moshtix

31/05/2026

Watch the full interview on The Blackhouse YouTube channel
See Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 Live -
Auckland Town Hall β€” 30 May Tickets at Ticketmaster | San Fran Wellington β€” 31 May Tickets at Moshtix

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