Due to overwhelming public response, The Africa Centre is delighted to announce that our landmark 60th anniversary exhibition has been extended until Sunday, 14 June 2026. If you haven't yet had the chance to visit or if you'd like to return, there is now more time to experience this celebration of six decades of African presence, creativity and cultural influence in Britain.

About the Exhibition

To mark our 60th anniversary, The Africa Centre presents a landmark exhibition celebrating six decades of African presence, creativity and cultural influence in Britain.

Curated by Leon Robinson (Positive Steps Associates), the exhibition draws on The Africa Centre's extensive archives of photographs, documents, posters and ephemera dating back to the late 1950s. Blending historical material with immersive audio-visual, AR and VR technologies, the exhibition explores the Centre's pioneering role in shaping narratives of identity, entrepreneurship, innovation, and global connection.

The Exhibition Unfolds Across Three Sections

Before The Africa Centre — tracing the deep and often overlooked history of Africans in Britain.

The Africa Centre Through the Decades — a chronological exploration of the Centre's impact across arts, culture, education, and community life.

The Next Chapter — featuring the premiere of a new short documentary by award-winning filmmaker Curtis Essel, reflecting on the Centre's future in a new era of African creativity.

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New closing date: Sunday, 14 June 2026 

We're thrilled to welcome even more visitors over the coming weeks. Thank you for making this anniversary year unforgettable — your enthusiasm has shaped this extension, and we can't wait to share these stories with you.