Africa Fashion Week London began collaborating with The Africa Centre in 2014, showcasing African fashion in Covent Garden. A decade later, their partnership continues, celebrating African heritage through fashion and culture. Read more
The Africa Centre mourns the tragic loss of three young girls in Southport and condemns the Far Right's exploitation of the tragedy to incite fear and racism. They call for community mobilization, education, and allyship to counteract hate and emphasize the importance of understanding the true roots of societal challenges. Read more
Little Baobab, London's favorite Senegalese restaurant, is moving to the Africa Centre, open Tuesday to Sunday. Enjoy seasonal dinner menus, casual lunches, and live music, featuring authentic Senegalese dishes like Thiebou Dienne, Yassa, and Mafe. With 10 years of experience, they'll continue operating in Peckham Levels and hosting events with Senegalese flair. Read more
London, UK – June 19, 2024 – Professor Wole Soyinka, the first African Nobel laureate in Literature, is honored at The Africa Centre in a vibrant 9-day programme from July 19-27, celebrating his contributions to literature and human rights. Events include exhibitions, film screenings, live music, poetry recitals, and discussions on publishing, AI's cultural impact, and decolonization. Highlights include the London premiere of "THE MAN DIED," and the "WS: A Life in Full" exhibit. Celebrations coi Read more
The Africa Centre partners with SMADE Group for its 60th anniversary, enhancing its role in African music heritage. Events include Mandela Day and a Royal Albert Hall show, promoting culture, education, and community. Read more
The Africa Centre has announced the renewal of its partnership with the London School of Samba (LSS) as part of its 60th-anniversary celebrations. The Africa Centre, known for promoting African heritage and education, is excited to team up again with LSS, a key player in London's cultural scene, as LSS celebrates its 40th anniversary as the UK's first samba school. This collaboration, which traces its roots back to their shared history in Covent Garden, will feature a series of workshops at T Read more
We are seeking proposals from qualified and experienced operators specialising in African cuisine and beverages to run our restaurant and bar. We welcome applications for the operation of both or the individual spaces. Read more
November 2024 marks 60 years since The Africa Centre first opened the doors to its original headquarters in Covent Garden, London. To celebrate this milestone year, CEO Olu Alake has announced an exciting programme of events happening throughout the year, culminating in a major event in November. Read more
Cally Munchy is The Africa Centre's new restaurateur while Abura operates the bar Read more
The Board of Trustees and staff of The Centre are pleased to announce the appointment of Olu Alake as the charity’s new Chief Executive Officer. Read more
The Prize is aimed at young people aged 18-30 based in Africa or from the global African diaspora community. Leading figures from the art world have been appointed to judge the contest, with finalists going on to have their work exhibited at leading galleries across New York, London, and Lagos. Read more
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The Richard Saltoun Gallery, in association with The Africa Centre, presents a solo-selling exhibition of paintings and works on paper by Mozambican poet, activist, and visual artist, Malangatana Ngwenya (1936-2011). Read more
The Africa Centre has secured a game-changing grant through the Propel initiative, a long-term funding collaboration that will give the capital’s civil society and communities the flexibility, trust, and capacity to make long-term, systemic change in London. Read more
"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 Read more
The Africa Centre in London bolsters its Board by recruiting six new Trustees ahead of the launch of its new headquarters later in June 2022. Read more
The Africa Centre announces the launch of a new Pan-African restaurant within its new headquarters in Southwark, London. Tatale, led by Akwasi Brenya-Mensa, has been appointed as the Centre’s Food and Beverage (F&B) operator. Read more
Aurélia Durand, whose artwork represents Afro-descendants as joyful, proud, and an empowered and united community whose destinies are intertwined, was commissioned for an outdoor mural at The Africa Centre, London. Read more