Event

Black History Month : Spotlight on Ahmad Iklhas

Join us for a conversation with musician Ahmad Iklhas

  • Wed 28 Oct 20

    19:00 - 23:59

  • Online

    Zoom

  • Event type

    Arts, culture and performances
    Black History Month

  • Event organiser

    Student Union

Join us for a discussion with musician Ahmad Iklhas about navigating the creative arts industry and space as a black artist

 

Ahmad Ikhlas also known as Marlon Gray is a 2nd generation Jamaican born and raised in South London. He was introduced to Islam in school and embraced the faith at the age of 17, following an invitation to the mosque by a close & dear friend also known as UK-Apache.Ahmad Ikhlas was in the underground UK garage scene (known as Mc Meelos) and always had a genuine love for music production, writing lyrics and performing. While he was new to Islam he stopped his musical ventures and it took more than a decade for him to return to performing.

Join us on Zoom - dial in details to follow.