To my best friend-
It’s been a tough few weeks,since you’ve been gone,working hard to make you proud everyday.
I love and miss you,and I still can’t believe i’m even making a post like this.
Running across you at 17 it’s something i’ve always seen as a blessing.
You looked after me,tracked me,showed me what a friendship is meant to feel and look like,taught me sooo many things that come with navigating life.
We had so many plans and dreams we wanted to achieve and now that you’re gone a lot feels pointless, however you’ve also taught me how to keep my head in the game,it’s been hard but it’s somewhat being done.
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This was one of my best friends and closest people,the loss has been unexpected and has taken a massive toll on the family.
Unfortunately costs for funeral and covering transportation of his body needs to be funded ,a Gofund me has been started up to help cover the costs ,I ask for people to donate and share as this was sudden and he deserves a proper good bye❤️🕊️
Rest in Power ❤️🕊️
Francisco
Il mio fighone ghanese🫶🏾
-We want to say a massive THANK YOU❤️‼️ to everyone that showed out and showed up,none of this would have been possible without the community!The love doesn’t go unseen,and is felt all the time!
BIG THANK YOU’s to our wholesome 🎧DJ: @chibbylo & 🎤MC: @chris_x_clarke for the night and @derbybreweryarms for hosting us❤️
- We were able to raise a fair amount,of which 20% have been donated to our amazing charity @sadaqawelfarefund Sudan Relief🇸🇩,If you couldn’t make it and would like to still donate ,link to charity is available on linktree!
….Next stop….’The TUMBLR Kiki ball’👀
*MANCHESTER BALLROOM COMMUNITY PRESENTS
🐝🍯HONEY KIKI SESSION🍯🐝
Links Available on Bio👆🏿
HONEY OTA NIGHT BY MCR BLLRM CMMTY
Our community is facing an urgent and unexpected challenge. With the recent liquidation of Manchester Pride, many of the resources and support that our QTIBPOC and ballroom family rely on have disappeared overnight. As a grassroots collective, we are now left without the funding that once helped us host events, provide safe spaces, and keep our culture thriving.
To keep our community afloat, we are launching a fundraiser that supports two essential needs:
1. Our Annual Kiki Ball – one of the most important celebrations of our ballroom scene, featuring categories like Runway, Performance, and Sex Siren.
2. Our regular OTA session, which aim at creating a safe space for people to come and practice and develop their craft.
3. Sudan Emergency Fund: As you will be aware, Sudan is facing a humanitarian crisis, we wish to devolve some of the proceedings of our fundraiser to aid Sudan. Our charity of choice is as below:
/page/savesudan
For the event, we will be throwing a little OTA (open to all function) for people to come and enjoy themselves, walk, or just have a ki with their sisters/brothers.
This year’s OTA night will be powered by DJ Chibby Lo and hosted by MC AZ 007, bringing the energy, creativity, and spirit our community deserves.
Without external support, we cannot continue the work that Manchester Pride’s funding once made possible. Your contributions help us uplift those in crisis while preserving the cultural spaces that keep our family connected, expressive, and thriving.
Every donation—big or small—makes a meaningful difference.❤️
In collaboration with Manchesters Ballroom Community, @manchester_ballroom_community ✨
GLOSS presents The GLOSS Kiki Ball. Manchester very first ever OTA night (Kiki Edition) at @hiddenclubmcr followed by a true GLOSS after party
We’re so excited for this night. It’ll be one for the CULTURE. And a space to move, to witness, to walk, and to honour those who graced the runways before us. ✨
Tickets are now live and available through the link in our bio🍒
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Poster by the talented @345.obj 🖼️
