meet your host
The Real Ting is a family run authentic Jamaican street food stall. Based in Cardiff Market, lead by husband and wife duo Albert and Lauren Vale. Albert, who is from Portland in Jamaica, moved to Wales four years ago and began the business during lockdown. They are interested in delivering authentic Jamaican experiences bringing local communities together around food and music. In 2023 they hosted the Jamaica Independence Day celebration at Chapter Arts Centre.
our partners
Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel (SSAP) was formed in 2009 when a number of African diaspora groups in Wales met to consider how they might collectively advance their common interest in local issues affecting African communities in Wales as well as those in Africa. They apply lived experience, skills, capacity and knowledge found within Welsh African diaspora communities.
Jamii 2 is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund