Securing Our Legacy,

Saving Our Future

Our Story

Originally conceived to foster non-governmental relations between newly independent Africa and Britain, The Africa Centre's mission is to educate, connect, and advocate for Africa and its diaspora. Previously located in Covent Garden, London for over five decades, we launched our new HQ in Southwark in June 2022.

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Our Spaces

The Africa Centre is a home from home and offers welcoming and exciting spaces from our restaurant and bar to event spaces featuring live music , exhibitions and Africa Centre programme. You can also hire our spaces for your own event, be it a social occasion, team away day or community event.

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Invite to Share Memories

As part of The Africa Centre's 60th anniversary celebrations this year, we are inviting members of the public to share their memories of The Africa Centre from back in the day. The collection will form part of a living archive, which will be one of the key legacies of this milestone year.

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The Chakula Program

Chakula is a monthly event series at the Africa Centre that supports and connects Black and African LGBTQ+ voices through workshops, dialogues, and cultural programs. Curated by Vee Belinga, the series explores intersectional experiences across London, Africa, and the diaspora. Chakula fosters joy, healing, and community. It is funded by Propel.

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Our Impact

60
 Six decades of championing the cause for Africa and its diaspora. We'll be celebrating our 60th anniversary in 2024.
£100K The total amount of funding from our latest successful application to the Wolfson Foundation.
8000 The number of people who attended our last free summer festival in Southwark, London in 2018.

Dr. King SMADE runs the London Marathon to raise £100,000 for The Africa Centre

Dr. King SMADE will run the 2026 London Marathon to raise £100,000 for The Africa Centre’s emergency campaign. Titled Run for The Africa Centre, the initiative unites culture, fitness and community through training content, community runs and a global virtual run club. The campaign aims to secure the future of the UK’s leading African cultural institution for generations to come.

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Our events

  • Poetic Temple x The Archives

    Immersive Spoken Word Poetry and Live Art event that explores The current Archives at The Africa Centre Read more

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    Location: The Africa Centre, 66 Great Suffolk St, London, SE1 0BL

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  • Wi De - Open Decks June Edition

    Summer arrives with Wi De, a relaxed evening at The Africa Centre celebrating African and diaspora music. Dance and discover sounds spanning Amapiano, Afrobeats, Highlife, Soukous, Dancehall, Zouk, Reggae and more. An open, welcoming space to listen, move, and connect over great energy. Wi De means "we are here" in Sierra Leonean Krio, and the music proves it. Read more

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  • Book Talk: 'At Sea' by Y.M. Abdel-Magied w/ Audrey Brown

    Zainab, an expert driller, takes charge of a high-stakes offshore oil rig as the only woman among a hostile, hardened crew. Leaving her pregnant sister behind, she faces a rig on the brink of disaster while battling prejudice and pressure. Y.M. Abdel-Magied's At Sea is an explosive tale of ambition, principle, and consequence. Read more

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Testimonials

  • "This organisation is incredible!! I'm in love with you, all the years you've been doing so much for the Black community. I feel inspired and I'm sure this opportunity that I got through you will help me to build a new chapter in my life"

    Gabriella Vallim
    Work In Tech Programme candidadte

  • "The Africa Centre feels like a place of purpose, where people can come together to learn about African culture and other cultures. I see it as the place where African stories will be told, a centre for African excellence"

    Julian Nicco-Annan (Juls Baby)
    Music Producer, DJ, Musician

  • "The Africa Centre is a home to all who are Africans and all those who have a care for the interests of the continent and its people".

    Archbishop Desmond Tutu
    Bishop, Theologian, and Human Rights Activist

  • "Collaboration with The Africa Centre has been really wonderful. Empowering young people through creative action, making connections with great inspirational people, building our school community, and taking steps to decolonise the curriculum"

    Emily Segal
    Teacher, Haberdasher Aske's Secondary School

Opinion

  • CEO BLOG #28 MAY 2026: THE AFRICA CENTRE IS A CHARITY!

    Featured artist Vadu Rodrigues highlights Africa through photography and social activism via #PositiveAfrica. The newsletter also reflects on The Africa Centre’s financial challenges, calls for stronger community support of Black institutions, celebrates Dr King SMADE’s marathon fundraising efforts, shares key social justice issues, and announces the extension of its 60th anniversary exhibition until June 2026. Read more

  • CEO BLOG #27 APRIL 2026: TAKING OWNERSHIP OF OUR STORIES

    Featured Creative Richard Aina leads I-JŌKŌ, blending African heritage with contemporary, ethical design, and is exhibiting in Milan this April. Alongside this, The Africa Centre highlights the power of African storytelling, urging ownership of narratives while celebrating cultural milestones, community impact, and ongoing initiatives supporting African voices globally. Read more

  • CEO BLOG #26 MARCH 2026: WALKING IN DIGNITY, PROGRESSING WITH PRIDE

    Featured artist Oluwaseyi M. Omotoso presents Olu Alake (2025), a mixed-media work exploring the dialogue between Yoruba heritage and the global African diaspora. Part of his World & People Collection, the piece reflects Africa’s rising cultural confidence, celebrating identity, self-determination, and the power of heritage in shaping a bold global future. Read more