I attended this event as one of the photographers, and immediately, I was immersed in the activities taking place.The food served on the day gave me a little taste of Africa, and I must say, it was delicious. I watched as others served their food, with individuals of...
This article is mainly sourced from Laurent Fourchard's paper titled - The Case of Ibadan, Nigeria* Let us take you on a whirlwind tour of Ibadan, a city with more layers than a Yoruba bride's gele. This is a place where history and hustle meet, shake hands, and...
On Saturday, May 25th, 2024, the town of Loughborough came alive with the sounds, flavours, and stories of Africa. In a heartwarming and energetic gathering at The Hub Project, KARIBANI, in collaboration with The Business of Being and DEAR JESAS, hosted the second...
Perhaps you may have heard of ChatGPT. For those who have not, ChatGPT(Generative Pre-trained Transformer) is simply a model 'which interacts in a conversational way'. In more technical terms, according to Wikipedia, it is a is a chatbot built on top of...
Over, the years, many African countries have seen a lot of their people move out of the country overseas in search of greener pastures. Outside their natural habitat, they realize that they start doing things the way their new environment does. Most of the times,...
Every parent wants overall development for their Children. This is why we have parents sending their kids to school, engaging in physical activities such as taking them to playgrounds, reading bedtime stories and even helping out with homeworks and so much more. We...
Igbo Men celebrating their culture. Where did the Igbos come from? The story of the origin of the Igbos is not a unanimous one. Some believe the popular Igbo Folklore that states the Igbo people descended from Eri, a divine figure who was sent from heaven to Earth to...
Do you know that it is widely believed that the origin of the Yoruba as a nation is traced back to Oduduwa in the city of Ile-Ife. Ile-Ife is a city in Osun State, a south-western part of Nigeria. It is acclaimed that in Ile-Ife, there is a spot where Olodumare, the...
It is often said that a Man’s identity is tied to the language he speaks. Through pronunciations, accents and dictions, you can pick out a Briton from an American, a Ghanaian from a Nigerian. Languages help to tie us to a Culture, a People, a Home; a means of...
4th May 2026 | Karibani Limited
On Bank Holiday Monday, 4th May 2026, something special happened at Beacon Hill Country Park in Woodhouse Eaves, Leicestershire. Thirty-three people — 16 adults and 17 children — came together for the very first session of our Steps, Stories & Strength intergenerational community movement programme. And despite a few showers along the way, not a single person let the rain dampen their spirit.
The day began with energy and laughter. Some participants drove themselves to the Lower Car Park at Beacon Hill, whilst others joined our minivan from Loughborough town centre. This practical touch ensured nobody was left behind before we had even taken our first step.
Once gathered, we warmed up with a guided stretch session led by the wonderful Sam, who set the tone perfectly — inclusive, encouraging, and fun for every age in the group. From toddlers to grandparents, everyone moved together.
Then we walked.
Our circular route took us through the stunning landscape of Beacon Hill Country Park, starting and finishing at the Lower Car Park. In total we covered approximately 3 miles (5 kilometres), clocked over 13,000 steps, and spent more than two hours moving through fresh air and beautiful Leicestershire countryside.
What struck us most was not the distance covered, but the conversations happening along the way. Adults and children walking side by side. Families reconnecting. Laughter echoing through the trees. This is exactly what Steps, Stories & Strength was designed to create.
After the walk, we gathered together for healthy snacks, fresh fruits, and drinks — a moment to sit down, reflect, and celebrate what we had just accomplished together. We did not leave Beacon Hill until around 2:30pm, which tells you everything about how comfortable and connected everyone felt.
At Karibani, we believe that physical activity is most sustainable when it is social, culturally affirming, and family-based. Too often, formal fitness environments feel inaccessible or uninviting for families from culturally diverse communities. Steps, Stories & Strength was designed to change that — to show that a walk in the park can be a powerful act of community wellbeing.
This was Session 1 of 3. We are just getting started.
A heartfelt thank you to our partners FitFab Ladies for co-delivering this session with such warmth, energy, and community spirit. And a huge thank you to the Leicester Lifestyle and Health Research Group (LLHRG) at the University of Leicester for supporting this programme through the Physical Activity Community Grant.
Sessions 2 and 3 are coming up in late May and June 2026. We would love to see you there.
Steps, Stories & Strength is delivered in partnership by Karibani Limited and FitFab Ladies, kindly supported by the Physical Activity Community Grant, funded by the Leicester Lifestyle and Health Research Group (LLHRG) at the University of Leicester.
To find out more about Karibani visit karibani.com
I attended this event as one of the photographers, and immediately, I was immersed in the activities taking place.The food served on the day gave me a little taste of Africa, and I must say, it was delicious. I watched as others served their food, with individuals of...
This article is mainly sourced from Laurent Fourchard's paper titled - The Case of Ibadan, Nigeria* Let us take you on a whirlwind tour of Ibadan, a city with more layers than a Yoruba bride's gele. This is a place where history and hustle meet, shake hands, and...
On Saturday, May 25th, 2024, the town of Loughborough came alive with the sounds, flavours, and stories of Africa. In a heartwarming and energetic gathering at The Hub Project, KARIBANI, in collaboration with The Business of Being and DEAR JESAS, hosted the second...
Perhaps you may have heard of ChatGPT. For those who have not, ChatGPT(Generative Pre-trained Transformer) is simply a model 'which interacts in a conversational way'. In more technical terms, according to Wikipedia, it is a is a chatbot built on top of...
Over, the years, many African countries have seen a lot of their people move out of the country overseas in search of greener pastures. Outside their natural habitat, they realize that they start doing things the way their new environment does. Most of the times,...
Every parent wants overall development for their Children. This is why we have parents sending their kids to school, engaging in physical activities such as taking them to playgrounds, reading bedtime stories and even helping out with homeworks and so much more. We...
Igbo Men celebrating their culture. Where did the Igbos come from? The story of the origin of the Igbos is not a unanimous one. Some believe the popular Igbo Folklore that states the Igbo people descended from Eri, a divine figure who was sent from heaven to Earth to...
Do you know that it is widely believed that the origin of the Yoruba as a nation is traced back to Oduduwa in the city of Ile-Ife. Ile-Ife is a city in Osun State, a south-western part of Nigeria. It is acclaimed that in Ile-Ife, there is a spot where Olodumare, the...
It is often said that a Man’s identity is tied to the language he speaks. Through pronunciations, accents and dictions, you can pick out a Briton from an American, a Ghanaian from a Nigerian. Languages help to tie us to a Culture, a People, a Home; a means of...
