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if you missed the last one, well there’s another on the 30th of May!!!

Come learn to play whot and have fun with community❤️

🎟️Eventbrite Link in Bio
🌄 @moyology

#events #london #blacklondon #queer #explore

🏃🏾‍♀️✨ Join the Cheer Squad at the London Marathon! ✨🏃🏾‍♂️

We’re coming together for an exciting and meaningful moment as we support our amazing runner, Dr. SMADE! 💪🏾🔥

Catch us at the first water station (2.6 miles in) as we bring the energy, the noise, and the love — those early miles matter, and your support can make all the difference! 📣🌍

🎉 What to expect:
• High vibes & powerful community energy
• A chance to be part of something special
• An unforgettable marathon experience

📣 What to bring:
• Your loudest cheers
• Signs, African flags & banners
• Positive energy & comfy outdoor wear

Let’s show up strong and make it count — every cheer matters! 🙌🏾🔥

🔗 Check the link in bio for full details & to join us!

The miles don’t stop at the finish line 🏁
After the London Marathon, we celebrate with purpose at The Africa Centre 🌍🎉

Dr. SMADE ran to fundraise and support one of the UK’s leading African institutions ❤️
Now it’s time to come together—celebrate the achievement, share the energy, and give back.

Expect incredible music, unreal vibes, and a powerful sense of community 🎧🔥

* raffle prizes to be won 🎁

Whether you ran, cheered, or just want to support the cause… this night is for YOU 🏃🎊

🎟️ Tickets — link in bio
📍 66 Great Suffolk St, London
📅 26 April

#LondonMarathon #AfterParty #RunForACause #AfricaCentre #Fundraiser

Join us for a Capoeira class at The Africa Centre, facilitated by Capoeira Angola Kanaga, where you will learn the fundamentals of Capoeira.

An Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, music, and cultural expression, originating from the struggles of enslaved Africans in Brazil. All levels welcome!

Tickets | £18 (link in bio)

Honored to share that The Africa Centre has been recognised at the Civic Trust Awards as a Highly Commended project.

This milestone is a testament to our vision of creating a dynamic, inclusive space that celebrates African and diaspora culture, community, and connection. We are proud of what this space represents—and of everyone who has helped bring it to life.

As we celebrate this achievement, we are also reminded that spaces like this need ongoing support to thrive. If you believe in the importance of keeping The Africa Centre’s doors open for future generations, we invite you to support us.

Please consider making a donation — link in bio.

Together, we can sustain and grow a home for culture, creativity, and community. 🌍✨

What happens when a game loved across Nigeria lands in London?

You get Whot About It!

A game night where connection comes first, and competition is just a bonus.

Whether you grew up playing Whot or you’ve never touched the cards before, this is your space
to learn,laugh, and meet new people through play.

Good people. Light competition. Actual connection.
Whot about it?

📆: 25th Apr
⏰: 3-7pm
🎟️: Free
🔗: Eventbrite link in bio

#queer #london#freeevent #community #events

What happens when a game loved across Nigeria lands in London?

You get Whot About It!

A game night where connection comes first, and competition is just a bonus.

Whether you grew up playing Whot or you’ve never touched the cards before, this is your space
to learn,laugh, and meet new people through play.

What’s Happening:
• Quick, soft icebreakers
• Learn to play (or show off...)
• Free play + real convo
• Chill, community-first atmosphere

This Space Centres:
• Black British + African diasporic experiences
• Black African queer folks
• Curiosity, care, and connection
Plus:
• Open discussion & shared reflections
• Creative materials + prompts
• Moving at your own pace (yes, quiet corners included)

Good people. Light competition. Actual connection.
Whot about it?

📆: 25th Apr
⏰: 3-7pm
🎟️: Free
🔗: Eventbrite link in bio

#queer #london#freeevent #community #events

𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐱 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞
In this video, 𝐕𝐞𝐞 (𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲/𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦), the Programme Lead, speaks with clarity and passion about the meaning of 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐮𝐥𝐚, highlighting the 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 and sharing an inspiring vision for the future of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞.

𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 was honoured to take part in the programme’s inaugural events in 2023. We are proud to continue this meaningful collaboration in future seasons, as we make 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 our home with the support of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞.

The past two years have been incredibly challenging for our organisation and our community in the United Kingdom. We have witnessed the 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝-𝐰𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬, alongside increasing 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 and persistent attacks across media and everyday life. Despite this, we remain 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭, resilient, and committed to advocating for and uplifting our diverse communities.

𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔, 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐊𝐔𝐋𝐀 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐄!

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back at the end of the month on a SATURDAY for another candle making workshop ✨ first few tickets are buy two and get 1/3 off!

exercise your creative bone, switch your brain into a different lane and celebrate the season of spring with some new scented candles!

link in bio

Celebrating 60 years of culture, community and connection ✨

Honoured to present The Africa Centre 60th Anniversary Exhibition, curated by Leon Robinson of Positive Steps Associates.

This exhibition reflects six decades of heritage, resilience, creativity and the powerful legacy of The Africa Centre, a space that has championed African and diaspora voices across generations.

From the pioneers who laid the foundations to the visionaries shaping the future, this is more than an exhibition, it’s a celebration of identity, unity and progress.

Join us as we honour the past, celebrate the present and inspire the next 60 years.

#AfricaCentre60 #DiasporaVoices #CommunityLegacy #ExhibitionLaunch #PositiveStepsAssociates

Join us for our first community event of the year, bringing together LGBTIQ+ community members for gentle, honest conversations about faith, health, and healing.

This in-person event will explore how spirituality and personal belief shape experiences of illness, resilience, fear, and hope. While faith can offer comfort and meaning for some, it can also be linked to exclusion or harm for others. Together, we’ll hold space for these complexities and reflect on the role spirituality can play in healing.

👥 Who is this for?
- LGBTIQ+ people affected by illness, and their loved ones
- Healthcare professionals
- Faith leaders
- Community organisations
- Everyone in the community who is interested in listening and learning more

📌 Location
The Africa Centre
66 Great Suffolk Street
London SE1 0BL

🕚 Date and time
26th February, 2026
6pm

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Community Conversations by OUTpatients. LGBTIQ+ identity, cancer, and faith. Logos of The Chakula Programme, The National Lottery Community Fund, and OUTpatients. Photo of a group of people talking and smiling.

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