Ipswich: Radio 1 DJ Angelle Joseph joins Suffolk One event

One Sixth Form College played host to a culture day, which was attended by Angelle Joseph, who played a selection of music from around the world.

Miss Joseph appeared on BBC Radio 1 over Christmas, BBC Suffolk and has had appearances on Radio 6 and Radio 1Xtra.

In addition to Miss Joseph playing music, a fashion show took place with students and staff celebrating their heritage, and a variety of stallholders were in attendance.

BBC Radio Suffolk and Radio 1 DJ Angelle Joseph. Credit: Eastern Colleges Group (Image: Eastern Colleges Group)

The day was organised by the Ethnic Youth Empowerment Society (EYES) with the aim of championing and celebrating diversity.

Ellisha Soanes, head of equality, diversity and inclusion working across the Eastern Colleges Group, said: "One Sixth Form College and the Eastern Colleges Group is such an amazing melting pot and this event was all about working and coming together to celebrate everyone’s different cultures.

"There is so much diversity around us all and it’s important we recognise this."

One of the organiser’s, Ellisha Soanes. Credit: Eastern Colleges Group (Image: Eastern Colleges Group)

Ivenia Emmerson Lovecraft, 16 and from Halesworth, said: "I had the day off college but wanted to come in as I didn’t want to miss this.

"Culture is beautiful and should be celebrated, not just today, but all of the time."

Eniola Olaleye, 19 and from Ipswich, is a former student at the college and played a role in forming the EYES group at One Sixth Form College.

She said: "It's good to be back and it's great to see people carry on the work that we started."

Ivenia Emmerson Lovecraft, Emmanuella Omeoregi, Paige Da Costa-Sliva, Kevin Claudino with Mia Bennett (front) – celebrating culture day. Credit: Eastern Colleges Group (Image: Eastern Colleges Group)

Former students Clarissa Chan and Eniola Olayeye. Credit: Eastern Colleges Group (Image: Eastern Colleges Group)