Become a friend

From just £10/ month become a friend of The Africa Centre. Your support will contribute to ensuring that the charity meets its continued mission to educate about, connect to and advocate for Africa and its diaspora.

We have two schemes to choose from, Friends Scheme and Friends Scheme Plus, details of each are outlined below.

If you are unemployed or in receipt of benefits then please contact us for details of subsidised membership.

Become a Friend of The Africa Centre and enjoy:

A 10% discount at the Centre bar and restaurant
A 10% discount on Centre events.
An exclusive invitation to our annual Friend's event
Special invitations to consultation events
Partner Offers

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Become a Friend of The Africa Centre and enjoy:

A 10% discount at the Centre bar and restaurant
A 20% discount on Centre events.
An exclusive invitation to our annual Friend's event
Special invitations to consultation events
Partner Offers
An exclusive welcome merchandise pack on your first visit to the Centre and then 20% discount on future Centre merchandise purchases.

Join

Latest

Poetic Temple x The river called Time Presents Black History Month Special

Poetic Temple x BHM returns to The Africa Centre on 15th of October, for a soul-stirring evening of open mic, poetry, live art, and music. Headlined by award-winning Roots Soul artist Teshay Makeda, whose powerful vocals blend reggae, soul, and spirituality, this 9th edition celebrates empowerment, creativity, and community, raising awareness and funds for The Africa Centre.
WÚRÀ! A Celebration of West African Childhood

Join sisters Dinachi and Chibundu Onuzo at The Africa Centre for Wura: A Celebration of West African Childhood. This joyful Black History Month event invites families to explore the beauty of West African heritage through music, dance, and storytelling. A vibrant afternoon of culture, memory, and connection for all ages, celebrating the spirit of childhood in West Africa
Willis Chimano Live at the Jazz Cafe

Willis Chimano, co-founder of Sauti Sol, takes the stage in London with his bold solo project Heavy is the Crown. Blending Afropop, disco, and ballroom culture, Chimano delivers fearless anthems of freedom and joy. Expect a stylish, unapologetic performance filled with soulful confessions, dancefloor energy, and the flair that defines him as a queer icon and cultural trailblazer.
À WÁ N’BẸ: Exhibition Collaborators Roundtable

Join us at The Africa Centre on 11 Oct, 5–8pm for a special collaborators’ roundtable on À WÁ N’BẸ, Orry Shenjobi’s ambitious celebration of community and culture. Hear from Orry, Suleiman Ismaila Gwarzo, and moderator Sosa Omorogbe as they unpack the stories, process, and collective spirit behind this landmark installation. Limited seats—RSVP now.

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.
Our work

The Africa Centre is a ‘home away from home’ for Africans in the UK and a warm and welcoming space offering authentic African heritage and cultural experiences to anyone with an interest in Africa. Our mission rests on Five Pillars of activity: Culture, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Community, and Intellectual Leadership.
Africa Cup of Nations 2024

Africa Cup of Nations football tournament, Ivory Coast. 13 January to 11 February 2024. Watch select games live at The Africa Centre.
Jobs
Malangatana

Outstanding venue hires at the newly launched The Africa Centre in London. Malangatana Space is suitable for various activities such as live music, networking, and social events.
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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Become a friend

Join our Friends scheme and become part of a global extended family. Our benefits include invitations to special supporters' receptions, priority booking and discounted tickets to events, and discounts on food and drink in our Pan-African restaurant and bar.
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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. Read more