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

Join

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

Wole soyinka international Cultural exchange 2026 : Youth Creative Workshop

The Youth Creative Workshop is designed for young people to explore culture, identity and creativity with interactive arts-based activities.
Wole Soyinka international Cultural Exchange 2026: Advocacy Session

This session will bring together cultural practitioners, artists, young people, community members and guests for an informal session.
Wole Soyinka international Cultural exchange 2026 presents Esther’s Revenge

Esther’s Revenge is an immersive, participatory play inspired by true events from 1953. Facing a death-by-hanging sentence, Esther guides audiences through the circumstances leading to Mark’s death, exploring racial discrimination, gender-based violence, sexual abuse, and social injustice. Audience members act as jurors, weighing evidence and ultimately deciding whether Esther’s execution should proceed.
Stories of Panafrica; A day of performances, workshops and talks for all

Join us for a vibrant day of storytelling, performances, music and discussions in our Conservatory in partnership with The Barbican.

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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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