The Africa Centre

We are a London-based charity dedicated to championing contemporary Africa through education, arts, entrepreneurship, innovation, and culture. Originally conceived to foster non-governmental relations between newly independent Africa and Britain in 1964, we exist to promote positive conversations about Africa. Our mission is to educate, connect, and advocate for Africa and its diaspora.

What We Do

Our work is underpinned by Five Pillars of activity as follows:

1. Culture
2. Entrepreneurship and Innovation
3. Education
4. Intellectual Leadership
5. Community

These critical pillars are our building blocks and the reason we exist. They drive our core programming offer, shape our outreach, and are recognisable in the very fabric of our physical home and our various events. Africa has the fastest-growing population of young people with phenomenal emerging and established talent in various sectors, from contemporary artists to prize-winning writers and innovative designers to award-winning entrepreneurs and respected intellectuals. We aim to bring together the best and brightest sparks of contemporary African culture, offering our audience experiences that are driven by a large variety of Africa-inspired thought and expressions.