About the Course
The Village Square Citadel is a monthly community event which allows the young and old to share learning experiences and teachable moments in a fun, exciting and cultural environment. Adopting the African Village approach to community building, The Village Square Citadel ("Village Square" for short) brings children, young people, parents and grandparents together with a view to equipping the younger generation with the etiquette, morals and values that are rapidly fading from society.
✨ Event Highlights
This is not your typical cultural event. It's interactive, musical, and moving—with parents, grandparents, and children participating side-by-side in an unforgettable shared experience. Highlights include:
High-impact Animated Visuals
Inspiring Storytelling
Communal African Drumming (for everyone to join in!)
Etiquette & Manners Workshop
African Choreography and Cultural Dance
LIVE Music & Community Singalongs
Thought-provoking Poetry
Special Performance by the Sing 2 Heal Children’s Choir
Powerful “Tell & Share” Moments with Elders and Guest Speakers
Youth Q&A Forum – giving the younger generation a voice
Let your children experience wisdom in action, and be part of a movement that nurtures values, uplifts families, and strengthens community ties. Your children will enjoy and learn life-lessons that will help prepare them for the future.
Truly, this is an all-immersive intergenerational experience which you, your child and family ought not to miss! It also allows an opportunity for you and your child to connect, interact and have fun. To catch a glimpse of our past community events, testimonials and featuring on BBC, kindly click here
Schedule:
The Village Square gathers on the first Saturday of each month in Birmingham.
Date: Saturday, 5th of July 2025
Time: 2.45 pm - 4.15 pm
Venue: Ladywood Leisure Centre, Ladywood Middleway, Birmingham B16 8TR.
Fee:
Maiden Edition on 5th of July 2025 has FREE Admission for All! For Future Editions: If your child is a member or signs up for our Children's Choir, admission for your child is FREE all year round. However, if your child is not a member of the choir, admission is £5 for each child and every individual up to the age of 25 years old. Regardless of whether your child is a member of the choir or not, the admission fee for each and every adult is £10 per person. Children under the age of 7 years old enjoy FREE admission, do not need to register but must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Your Instructor
Samuel Jonathan & Rubini Vinayagam
Samuel Jonathan is a Master Storyteller, respected Author, accomplished Percussionist and phenomenal Music Composer. To sum him up in one phrase, Samuel is "Uplifting Personified"! From his ever-cheerful countenance to his ability to turn a moment into a song (on the spot), programmes and events organised by Samuel are an extension of his uplifting personality. No matter how your day is going, Samuel always has a smile to cheer you up and give you hope that all shall be well. Samuel Jonathan is the Founder and Convener of The Village Square Citadel.
Rubini Vinayagam is a Dance Instructor who is passionate about empowering people to tell their stories through dancing. She also sees dance as a tool for confidence-building. Above all, Rubi loves helping people gain a deeper understanding of dance as a universal language and using dance to enhance cultural connections. Rubini started her training in India, while she was in the fourth grade in school and has featured in many performances and competitions. Over the years, she has mastered and embraced the rich diversity of various dance traditions. At The Village Square, Rubini will be taking us through some choreography and dance steps that blend the Yoruba and Indian cultures. You cannot afford to miss this African-Asian blend!