ABOUT
We are an African Caribbean centred Foundation promoting our rich cultural Nubian heritage in all creative forms. We strive to showcase the authentic skills, experiences, talents and qualifications we are endowed with and aim to inspire all generations.
UNIKA LEGACY
WHAT WE DO
Performance arts, storytelling, poetry & singing
Cultural & spiritual African Caribbean folk songs Dance/Therapeutic (one to one or groups)
Complimentary Therapy
Celebrations & events
Arts & Craft display events
Healing, spiritual grounding & coaching
Exercise, walking group (health & fitness)
playwright (Radio & theatrical drama)
Public speaking, cultural speeches
"To practice and promote our rich and unique heritage, past, present and future. That we light up spiritually, mentally and physically"
Founder's Aims & Vision
Jacqui (affectionately known as Jesse) is an experienced and well qualified community activist, performing artist, writer, poet, dancer and therapist. Jesse is a founding member of Unika Legacy Foundation that was born during the 1980's in the West Midlands, UK and the organisation has continued to be proactive nationally, remaining open to collaborative projects.
SPIRITUAL & HEALTH
Unika Legacy has a flexibility that makes it equally as easy to work with individuals, agencies & organisations on projects, contracts or an ad hoc basis.
In conjunction with many years of 'on the job' experience our versatility means it is likely we can accommodate your needs, however example services inc':
Pregnancy & Antenatal support Mental Health Support
Holistic Complementary Therapy Healing massage
Walking group facilitator Dance & fitness facilitator
Experience & Qualifications
Community Family Work (B.A Hons); Doula Antenatal support (post grad diploma); Pregnancy Outreach Support (inc' Employment); Trained Breast Feeding (UNICEF); Mental Health Support (City & Guilds inc' Employment); Nursery Nurse (Diploma inc' Employment); Holistic Complementary Therapy (British School of Yoga); Healing Massage (Diploma); Holistic Diagnosis (Diploma).
ARTS & CREATIVE
Unika has a wealth of experience in the creative arts having performed nationwide for over two decades. As well as performance based creativity Unika Legacy has a host of unpublished and published plays, poems & stories including a play broadcast on BBC Radio 4 and a poem in the International Library of Poetry anthology. Our creative services are quite popular and can be integrated into arts projects or the workplace for e.g.
Folklore, poetry & songs In schools
Singing or vocalist services Theatre & radio script development
Experience & Qualifications
Media Techniques (C&G diploma); community Radio presenter; African Caribbean services.
CONSULTANCY
Just need some guidance? We can provide one to one advice & support on specific issues & consultancy based around any of our services! For example, how to create an authentic Jamaican environment in a theatrical or media production to something more personal such as spirtual grounding. For e.g some of our previous consultancy has involved:
Spiritual Healing Coaching Brief & person centred counselling
Health & Nutrition advisor Cultural & Traditional advice
Experience & Qualifications
Specialist in Community Family Support (BA Hons), Spiritual Healing Coaching (Diploma); Brief & person centred counselling (Diploma); Health and Nutrition advisor (inc' managing diabetes), Advice and support in vegetarian or (&) Caribbean cooking (inc' demos).
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Unika Legacy founder Jesse is an accomplished public speaker with the experience and knowledgebase to expound upon a plethora of subjects i.e.
Black History & Africa Poetry, Dance & Creative writing
African Caribbean culture Spiritual & conciousness
Mental Health, Fitness & nutrition Pregnancy & Antenatal
Experience & Qualifications
Presentations on: Pregnancy Outreach; Health & Fitness; Caribbean cooking, African head-wrapping, spirit guides, the healing power of dance etc
EVENTS
Unika Legacy has a vast skillset that can be utilised for exhibition at events such as:
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Large Arts & Crafts collection African Headdress demonstrations
Caribbean Cooking Demonstrations Groundation Drumming & dancing
Experience & Qualifications
Exhibition work has spanned a vast number of years working with companies, councils & charities in a host of places from carnivals to the National Exhibition Centre.
Take a look at the image gallery on the media page for some visual examples of our exhibits.
Unika Products
Light Up Our Heritage
Unika Legacy offers a variety of products such as handmade jewellery, a wide range of arts and crafts, clothing and even food & drink products. Use the images below to contact us or visit our online store.
Unika Media
Over the years Unika Legacy has built up an extensive catalogue documenting the types of work we do!
On this page you can find pictures, videos & audio relating to our activities both historical & current.
Click these images to visit larger libraries of audio & video
