Aberdeen’s Black History Month 2026 | Honouring Our Communities

Honouring Our Communities is a 20-minute citywide storytelling film produced by Touch of Love Arts & Culture CIC, supported by Aberdeen City Council, with Voices of Torry as media partner. Created as part of Aberdeen City Council’s Black History Month 2026 programme, the film celebrates people from minority ethnic communities whose leadership, professional work, lived experiences and community service are making a meaningful difference across Aberdeen. Through a collection of personal stories and conversations, Honouring Our Communities shines a light on contributions that often happen quietly, while celebrating the people helping to shape Aberdeen’s communities today. The film features: • Dr Yekemi Otaru, DUniv — CEO, Somebody Cares Scotland • Councillor M. Tauqeer Malik — Aberdeen’s first minority ethnic councillor, representing Lower Deeside • Edward Obi, Chartered FCIPD, MIRP, TechIOSH — CEO, Diversity Bridge (SCIO) • Bertha Yakubu MBE — CEO, African Women’s Group Scotland • Anuli Obiaga-Marshall — Head of Procurement Category, Logistics and Fuel, bp • Shiva Afraste — CEO, YAHYAS HUB • Dr Chika Judith Abolle-Okoyeagu, PhD CEng — Head of Postgraduate Taught Courses, Robert Gordon University • Sameera Ahmed — Aberdeen City Council • Azeezat Ogunbadejo — Clinical Nurse, NHS Grampian • Karina Vilca (Emslie) — No Recourse North East Partnership (NRNE) • Dr. Jane Akadiri Ogamba - Chief Executive, Touch of Love Outreach The film was officially screened at Aberdeen Town House on 2 October 2026, bringing together councillors, community leaders, partners and members of the wider Aberdeen community. Produced in around 30 days, this project brought together voices from across the city to celebrate culture, community and belonging. Thank you to Aberdeen City Council, everyone who trusted us with their stories, and all those who helped make this project possible. Produced by Touch of Love Arts & Culture CIC Supported by Aberdeen City Council Media Partner: Voices of Torry 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 • 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 • 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 #BlackHistoryMonth #Aberdeen #HonouringOurCommunities #TouchOfLove #VoicesOfTorry #BlackHistoryMonth2026 #CommunityStories #AberdeenScotland #CultureCommunityBelonging