The Africa Centre's programming has been significantly reduced at present due to logistical constraints and the physical state of the building. However, the Centre will be staging some limited and temporary programmes from now until the building closes. Please visit this page regularly to get informed and find out about upcoming events.

July 2010

Africa Centre at the British Museum’s Nelson Mandela Day

The Africa Centre will have a stall at the British Museum as part of the Nelson Mandela Day celebrations, which will include talks, music and dance performances. Madiba is The Africa Centre’s grand patron.
Our stall will honour his legacy and provide information about our future redevelopment plans.

Wednesday, 18 July, 11:00 – 16:00
British Museum, Great Court
FREE ENTRY

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June 2010

AFRIKart presents World Class Contemporary Paintings

AFRIKart in partnership with Colorfultimes.com present a 3-day exhibition of world-class contemporary paintings at the Africa Centre. The exhibition features a stunning selection of paintings from some of the best talents from Africa and around the world.

Wednesday, 30 June - Friday, 02 July 2010 (11:00 – 18:30 daily)
FREE ENTRY

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June 2010

Talking Africa on Resonance 104.4 FM 

The Talking Africa radio show, which was founded by the Africa Centre, has been revived by Africa Centre friend and broadcast journalist, Sonny Decker. Starting on Thursday 3rd June, you can listen to the show on Resonance 104.4FM every Thursday between 1 and 2pm. You can send your comments on the show, plus answers to win tickets for Africa Centre events, and other African events happening in London, to talkingafrica@yahoo.com.

Every Thursday between 13:00 and 14:00

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June 2010 Carlou D’s performance and album launch featuring guest DJs

Senegal's rising star Carlou D performs at The Africa Centre to present songs from his new album "Muzikr" which will be released by World Village on Monday, 28th June 2010.


Tuesday, 22 June, 19:30 – 01:00 (band on stage at 21:30)
£10 in advance + booking fee or £12 on the door

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June 2009

Dinner Debate with Dr Kenneth Kaunda

Africa Centre Trustee Mark Artivor at a Dinner Debate with the Former president of Zambia HE Dr Kenneth Kaunda on Monday 8 June. It was a Black Tie event hosted by the European Atlantic Group in Association with The Pilgrims. The event was held at the Naval and Military Club in St James Square London.

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Novermber 2008

Creativity & Business International Network

Africa Centre Trustee, Boko Inyundo to attend a private dinner hosted by the Secretary of State, Rt Hon Andy Burnham MPThe dinner is being held to launch an exciting, new government initiative, the Creativity & Business International Network, C&binet.

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October 2008

Wealth creation in the developing world: Is Africa a lost cause?

Boko Inyundo, a trustee of the Africa Centre, will be joining a panel of speakers at this Royal Society of Arts debate event on Thursday 1 October at 6.00 pm.

For further details go to www.thersa.org/events

January 2008

Boko Inyundo on CNN

Newly appointed Africa Centre Trustee, Boko Inyundo, is invited to CNN Today on Tuesday 29 January 2008 to give his personal take on the political situation
in Kenya.

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January 2008

Africa Centre champagne reception hosted by the Victoria Miro Gallery

A celebration of the stunning work of contemporary artist Wangechi Mutu and an introduction to the redevelopment proposals for the future Africa Centre

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January 2008

Translations

Translations is a celebration of Africa and its languages across art forms. Three exciting collaborations bring together leading artists at three top London cultural venues, to showcase the best of African influenced arts in the UK.

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November 2007

Dilemma of A Ghost - by Ama Ata Aidoo

Theatre production by Border Crossings.

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May - June 2007
Ghana: A Portrait

Photography Exhibition by Max Milligan in collaboration with Ghana50 UK

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April 2007

Ghana Symposium

Report on the Ghana Symposium held on 20-21 April 2007 at SOAS, Auditorium G2. (pdf format)

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March 2007 Visioning Forum Workshop

Africa Centre Envisioning Forum Report in pdf format.

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