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32° East / Ugandan Arts Trust

Kampala, Uganda

2° East provides artists with the support, resources, and community they need to advance their craft, critically reflect our world, and imagine a new one. Our award-winning environmentally conscious centre can be found in Kabalagala, Kampala and includes studios, a contemporary art library and co-working space, computers, meeting areas and a lush garden. Our programme offers the visual arts community opportunities for connection through our monthly meet-ups and global networks, provides artists-in-residence with resources to advance their practice, and builds new audiences through Kampala’s longest-running contemporary art festival KLA ART.

4 Arts Sake Podcast

London, United Kingdom

Join Art Historian and Curator Kiah M. Sandler as she interviews her growing international network of creatives. Where identity and artistry meet ✨

54gene

Lagos, Nigeria

54gene is an African genomics research, services and development company addressing the need to include under-represented African genomic data in research, which could lead to medical breakthroughs and new healthcare solutions worldwide. Through its research collaborations and commercial partnerships, it will enable the study of African genetics to learn the underlying genetic drivers of disease affecting everyone globally. Additionally, 54gene strives to understand the genetic impact on disease penetrance and risk in Africans, with a goal of developing better diagnostic and risk assessment tests to inform a more targeted approach to healthcare.

ABIRAC - Caribbean Art Foundation

ABIRAC - Caribbean Art Foundation is a non-profit organisation that sets out to define, support and elevate contemporary art of the Caribbean.

Caribbean restaurant in Leimert Park. Jerk chicken, oxtail and curry shrimp.

Ethiopian restaurant in Berlin-Charlottenburg serving delicious Ethiopian fare. Open for dine-in and kerbside pick-up.

Adire Lounge

Abeokuta, Nigeria

🌍 Sustainability at the Heart of Every Thread At Adirelounge, sustainability isn’t a trend — it’s our way of life. Our mission is to preserve traditional textile craftsmanship while protecting the planet and empowering people. Here's how we do it: ♻️ Eco-Friendly Dyeing Techniques We use plant-based and low-impact dyes that are gentle on the environment. Our traditional Adire hand-dyeingprocess consumes less energy and produces minimal waste compared to industrial dyeing methods. 🧵 Slow Fashion, Thoughtfully Made Each piece is made-to-order or in small batches, honoring the slow fashion philosophy. This minimizes overproduction and ensures that every product is cherished, not discarded. 👩🏾🎨 Empowering Women Artisans We work with local women artisans to create our textiles, providing skill-building, fair wages, and economic independence. Each piece tells a story — of hands, heritage, and hope. 🌾 100% Homegrown Cotton & Natural Blends We source locally grown cotton and use natural cotton blends, supporting ethical farming while reducing transportation emissions. Our textiles are breathable, and kinder to the earth. 🌱 Low-Waste & Plastic-Free Packaging Our packaging is plastic-free, recyclable, or compostable. We keep our footprint light from production to delivery — because sustainability doesn’t stop at the product. 📸 Transparent Impact Tracking We’re building a platform that lets our customers see the real impact of their purchases — from water saved and CO₂ reduced to worker welfare and craft preservation. ✨ Preserving Culture, Protecting the Earth Adirelounge is where African heritage meets ethical innovation. Every fabric carries history, every dye pot holds tradition, and every stitch leads to a more sustainable future.

Adulis

London, UK

Adulis Restaurant was born in 1996 as a fully licensed establishment. We call Adulis LITTLE ERITREA. At Adulis, we pride ourselves on serving up good food and offering a truly Eritrean experience. Throughout the 28 years it has been in existence, the restaurant has seen great changes.

Affinity Gallery

Lagos, Nigeria

Affinity Art Gallery is a contemporary gallery located in Lagos, Nigeria. We curate a vibrant art program that represents emerging artists from Africa and the diaspora. Founded in 2020, we offer collectors, museums, and foundations unique access to an incredible selection of contemporary artists through curated exhibitions, art fairs, and an exciting educational program. Affinity Art Gallery is deeply committed to supporting and providing a platform for female artists working across different mediums to explore their creative ideas and present projects without boundaries. The gallery is committed to playing a supporting role in accelerating the artistic trajectory of our artists on the global stage. Our purpose is to educate and communicate the rich cultural heritage of Africa and inspire the next generation of Africans.

Africa House Members Club

Global

Africa House is a nomadic members club, igniting connections between African creatives and the diaspora, when it matters most. Through exclusive activations and pop-ups around the world, Africa House crafts a sexy, sophisticated space for artistic collaboration and cultural celebration. Our mission is to build enduring bridges—fostering long-lasting relationships and inspiring innovation across borders.

Africa No Filter

Johannesburg, South Africa

Africa No Filter is a donor-collaborative and advocacy organization dedicated to shifting stereotypical narratives about Africa by supporting storytellers, investing in creative platforms, and driving research. Their mission is to replace outdated "single stories" of poverty, disease, and conflict with accurate narratives rooted in innovation, progress, and opportunity.

African art museum and gallery in Lisbon near Alfama. Pieces from across Africa — not just Ghana or South Africa. Books, sculptures and heritage pieces with full historical context from owners.

African Books Collective

Oxford, UK

African Books Collective (ABC) is an African owned, worldwide marketing and distribution outlet for books from Africa – scholarly, literature and children’s books. We also run the website readafricanbooks.com which profiles the work of African publishers and books.

African Centre For Cities

Cape Town, South Africa

ACC is an interdisciplinary hub at the University of Cape Town conducting research on how to understand, recast and address pressing urban crises.

African Chop House

New York, USA

In West Africa, a chop bar is a roadside bar/restaurant that serves as a meeting place for the community. It brings people together through food and music to exchange information, ideas and connect with each other. African Chop House was inspired by the sounds, smells, and visuals that surrounded us growing up in African homes. As we got older, we realized we weren’t the only ones longing for these reminders of our culture. Come Chop is a pidgin expression inviting friends and family to come eat. it has become the call to action for African Chop House.

African Climate Foundation

Cape Town, South Africa

The African Climate Foundation, established in 2020, is the first African-led strategic re-granter working at the nexus of climate change and development.

Annual festival celebrating the best of African food and culture in Berlin, breaking the gap between street and haute cuisine.

First West African restaurant in Amsterdam Gein. Spicy calf ribs, tilapia with plantain, jollof rice.

African Leadership Academy

Johannesburg, South Africa

Pan-African institution developing the next generation of African leaders.

Africans Column

Global, Global

Africans Column is a cultural intelligence and media platform documenting and projecting the good works of Africans in art, architecture, and design.

Cultural institution and transcultural encounter space since 1993, led by Oumar Diallo from Guinea Conakry. Political education and community hub.

Vibrant fusion flavors at Afrikana Restaurant Mile End.

T-shirt brand celebrating modern and traditional African heritage. Paris-based.

Authentic and delicious dining at Afrocipe Authentic African Restaurant.

Foundation arm of AfroFuture led by Abdul Karim Abdullah. Builds Pan-African live music infrastructure across Ghana, Rwanda, South Africa and the global diaspora. Homecoming mission and economic impact through cultural tourism.

Afrori Books

UK, UK

Afrori Books, your award-winning bookshop, a haven for books by black authors. We started the bookshop to celebrate Black authors and stories, offering a curated selection of books that span genres and generations. Afrori Books is dedicated to providing a welcoming space for readers and writers alike. Join us for a shared love of reading that transcends boundaries.

Afroscope

decolonizeimagination

Afrotecha Urban

South Africa

Youth, digital cultures, and urban justice in Africa

AHOMÉ

Paris, France

FOUNDED BY WILLINA SOSSOU, AHOMÉ IS A DESIGN STUDIO WITH A DISTINCTIVE ESSENCE THAT RESONATES WITH AFRICA. WE ARE LIKE MODERN GRIOTS, CONTEMPORARY STORYTELLERS REDEFINING OUR WAYS OF MAKING DESIGN. OUR AHOMÉ TOUCH, ROOTED IN AFRICA, STEMS FROM OUR PASSION FOR OUR CRAFT. IT'S OUR RELENTLESS DRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE THAT FUELS OUR DESIRE TO CONSTANTLY SURPASS OURSELVES AND INNOVATE. WHILE OUR STUDIO DOESN'T HAVE AN IN-HOUSE TEAM, WE COLLABORATE OFTEN WITH A NETWORK OF BUDDIES”, TALENTED DESIGNERS AFFILIATED WITH THE STUDIO. BEHIND EVERY CHALLENGE LIES A DESIGNER READY TO STEP IN.

Exceptional service and flavorful dishes at Aj Restaurant & Bar in London.

Experience bold West African flavors at Akara Restaurant in London.

AKAYA

Building African Girls of Today, into Leaders of Tomorrow Invest in Girls by Donating 👇🏾

Akoko

London, UK

A fine dining West African restaurant by Aji Akokomi, where tradition meets culinary creativity.

Akuna Pod

Accra, Nairobi, Freetown, Ghana, Kenya, Sierra Leone

A Creative Hub located in Accra, Sierra Leone and Kenya. We offer Spaces, Community and Resources to help creatives produce, grow and monetize.

Restaurant or food platform — verify exact cuisine, location and ownership.

Alt/Finance

New York City, USA

Alt/Finance is an alternative market intelligence research company that provides insights on the luxury goods market.

Andela connects global technologists with F500 opportunities, enabling companies to build diverse, high performing teams for the age of AI.

Angels and Muse

Art residency and thought laboratory facilitating cross-disciplinary exchange on contemporary African art and culture.

Tucked away Surinamese takeaway in Venserpolder (Amsterdam Zuidoost). Signature fried butterfish with banana and cassave. You'll never find it — but you should.

APRI Institute

Africa Policy Research Institute. The Africa Think Tank.

Art Comes First

London, UK

Creative collective and menswear brand rooted in Pan-African aesthetic and cultural dialogue.

Art Soul Kojo studio

Accra, Ghana

Studio of Nana Danso Awuah-Asante

Artistaid

Accra, Ghana

Artistaid is the all-in-one career intelligence platform for artists at all stages of their career. Taking you from practice to mastery.

ARTNOIR

New York City, USA

ARTNOIR started as a group of friends organizing "field trips" to museums, galleries and art fairs around the globe. In it, we discovered the power of numbers, and friendship, to make traditionally exclusive art world spaces feel colorful, inclusive and welcoming. We also discovered a passion for ensuring that the next generation of Black and Brown creators, curators, and collectors are connected in community, and contributing to each other's success. Today, ARTNOIR is a female-majority and black + brown owned, NYC based global collective and 501(c)(3) with a mission to celebrate and highlight the work of creatives of color while catalyzing cultural equity across the arts and culture industries. We seek to empower artists, enthusiasts, curators, forward thinking organizations, storytellers, designers and patrons, to explore alternative perspectives to the traditional arts narrative, while leveraging the intersectionality of art and culture to develop new access points for discussion, exploration and collaboration.

Arts In Transit

Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe

Arts in Transit is an artistic, curatorial, and narrative platform, created in July 2025 by dmdb. At the crossroads of fashion, contemporary art, theater, film, music, poetry, culinary arts, and the humanities, Arts in Transit develops artistic projects that explore colonial memory, celebrate Guadeloupean identity, and build bridges between Afro-diasporic worlds. Ephemeral exhibitions in major cities worldwide, installations addressing social issues, performances, productions, publications, and encounters are conceived as spaces for expression, where individual stories intersect with collective trajectories.

aruuri

Building the digital infrastructure for impactful giving across the Horn of Africa and beyond. Give together. Grow together. Join Now👇

Assocation of AfAm Museums

Supporting institutions and professionals who protect, preserve and interpret African and African American art, history and culture. #blackmuseums

100% vegan African-Italian restaurant with creative breakfasts and Sunday brunches. Zero waste and plastic-free. Located on Zelterstraße, Berlin.

Founded 1988 by Black photographers including Sunil Gupta and Rotimi Fani-Kayode. Advocates for artists excluded from mainstream, work crossing into activism. Director Mark Sealy since 1991.

Ayannas London: elegant Jamaican dining with a cozy ambiance.

Soul food restaurant in Paris 10th. Order the Chicken and Waffles.

Long-stewed and spicy Caribbean, Creole and Cajun dishes. Stay up late and dance.

Banana Hill Art Gallery

Nairobi, Kenya

Contemporary African art gallery located in Banana Hill, just West of the Nairobi city centre.

Authentic Cameroonian restaurant in Berlin's African Quarter in Wedding. Owned by Suzanne Saitz. Open 'til late.

Homemade food from burgers to grilled fish in Reinickendorf. Hosts jazz nights with cocktails.

Super dope bar on the west side of Amsterdam. Good vibes, fun people. Multi-owner including Lola. The best queer place in the city.

Moroccan, Egyptian and Arabian food on Lausitzer Platz, Berlin-Kreuzberg. Dishes include Harira soup, baba ghanoush and hummus.

BATAKARI MUSIC

🚀Label Founded by @BoddhiSatva & Peter Adarkwah (@bbemusic). 🎵Panafrican Electronic Sounds 👇 Latest Releases & Events

bbeafrica

Lifestyle Africa | BBE Music since the beginning of time | The BBE store | wonky pictures | disco gypsy | afrofuturist | A&R | LDN | GH

Vegan and cruelty-free skincare shop offering corrective skin treatments, laser hair removal and massages.

Independent brewery, cocktail bar and liquor store in Bed-Stuy. Feels more like a family cookout than a standard bar.

Better Listening

London, UK

Platform promoting deep listening and intentional engagement with music and sound culture.

Bettershared

Art prints by top artists from Africa and beyond Seen in Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, CN Traveler, Lonely Planet and more

Ready-to-wear clothing and accessories brand with French sophistication and Creole influence.

Craft beer bar and record shop in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn.

Big Fat African Development

Welcome to BFAD (Bee-Fad) Solving Africa’s Biggest Problems, One Crazy Idea At A Time 🇬🇭 Join the 5M Tree Family 👇🏾 Bigfatafricandevelopment@gmail.com

Black Art in Japan

Tokyo, Japan

Black Art in Japan is a platform dedicated to showcasing the contributions of black and mixed-race artists to the contemporary Japanese art scene through interviews and exhibition reports. By centring the narrative on black creatives, it connects the Japanese and black communities in Japan.

Monthly grant of £1,500 to Black artists in the UK via Creative Debuts. Three artists receive £500 each per month. No-strings-attached financial support for materials, equipment, travel, research or life expenses. Addresses systemic under-support of Black artists.

Chicago-based foundation celebrating the African Diaspora through film, music and fine arts. Provides emerging Black musicians with performance opportunities, collaboration and skill development.

Black Blossoms

London, United Kingdom

Black Blossoms is a dynamic and innovative art organisation that operates as an expanded curatorial platform and online art school dedicated to providing a comprehensive and engaging experience exploring the multifaceted world of contemporary art.

Black-owned bookshop or book platform — verify exact name and location, common search term.

Community directory and platform celebrating Black and Brown culture in Berlin. Founded by Femi Oyewole. Based on Lohmühlenstraße.

Black Cultural Archives

London, United Kingdom

Home of Black British history in Brixton, London. Their mission is to collect, preserve, and celebrate the histories of people of African and Caribbean descent in the UK and to inspire and give strength to individuals, communities, and society.

Black Curatorial

London, United Kingdom

Our vision is to build spaces that encourage creative and curatorial growth for Black people globally. Our work is spirit led with the intention of bunning babylon and healing trauma through immersive curatorial projects… We train Black curators to play more. We conceptualise and deliver creative projects. We help organisations consult with Black multidisciplinary artists, curators, thinkers and doers in the UK & across the Black globe. We build spaces that challenge, hold accountable and centre creative growth. We value Black Epistemology and only curate public events centring Black knowledge producers and creatives. We do what feels right to us. - Ya cyan tek us fi ediat.

Black Females in Architecture

London, UK

Black Females in Architecture (BFA) is a social enterprise and membership network founded to connect and support black women within the architecture, design and construction industry. Through networking, advocacy, education and projects we serve our members, the industry and wider society, ensuring the contribution of black women and non-binary people to the built environment is recognised and valued. The intersectional nature of our experiences informs how we occupy and hope to design our everyday spaces. In an increasingly globalised society, we seek to challenge a solely Western understanding of the built environment towards a more equitable approach to citymaking. BFA was born out of the drive to advocate for better diversity, race & gender equity in the built environment.

Bookshop platform centring Black feminist literature and thought — verify physical/online format.

Black Forest

New York, USA

After recieving a revelation from a tree at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic and the BLM movement l, artist Ekene Ijeoma founded Black Forest (BF) as a poetic response to the calls for justice for racial and environmental disparities. BF is breathing new life into Black communities.

Black Girl Fest

London, United Kingdom

A cultural studio & consultancy specialising in social innovation, community & experiences.

Black Girls Hike UK C.I.C

United Kingdom

Founded in 2019, Black Girls Hike provides a safe space for Black women to explore the outdoors. Challenging the status quo, and encouraging Black women to reconnect with nature, we host nationwide group hikes, outdoor activity days, and training events.

Alternative canal tour showing Amsterdam's history through a different lens — primarily the slave trade and how this city accumulated its wealth. Walking and boat tours.

UK organisation founded by Charisse Beaumont exposing racism and inequality in the UK music industry. 90+ industry partners. Presented findings to the House of Commons. Women in Music Roll of Honour 2022.

Black Sustainability, Inc.

Largest 🌍 Black✊🏾+ Green🌱 network for Sustainability professionals, practitioners, ecopreneurs & enthusiasts of the global Black/African diaspora.

Creates cultural access points for Black young people. Works with youth groups, charities, schools and arts companies across England. Free tickets for theatre, shows, talks and exhibitions. Covers travel and accommodation costs.

Black Music Export Office founded 2024 by Kwame Safo and Audrey Gray. Extends and highlights UK Black music genres worldwide. Represents, engages and informs global communities in the business of Black music.

BLK BRIT (Black Brit)

Inspiring, Exploring & Documenting Modern Black Britain

Vintage store with a collection of Black collectibles and curiosities representing Black history and lived experience.

Caribbean tapas and rum bar. Fine dining sister restaurant Baieta also operated by same team.

Senegalese-owned natural body care in Inglewood. Organic Fair Trade shea butter from Mali and Ghana using a family recipe.

The finest chai in LA. Coffee, espresso and cold drinks in Downtown LA.

Subscription-based travelling bookshop platform centring Black and diasporic literature.

Brand63africa

London, United Kingdom

Connecting African designers to sustained global luxury markets.

Florist planted in 2017 in Bed-Stuy with a mission to serve the neighbourhood with uniquely curated blooms and sustainable practices.

Ceramics studio with pottery classes. Owner Reuben King from Dominica shares the tradition of pottery-making as an art form.

Shoes designed in Brooklyn and handcrafted sustainably with artisans from Nairobi to New York.

Cafe and restaurant — verify exact location, cuisine and ownership before listing.

Brush Tu Art Studio

Nairobi, Kenya

Kenyan-based Artist collective aiming to advance and promote the creative expressions of it's members and affiliates in the area of Visual Arts.

Nigerian clothing and apparel brand using traditional Yoruba textile dyeing technique from Southwest Nigeria.

By Blacks

Toronto, Canada

The #1 Black Canadian online magazine

Brooklyn boutique specialising in sustainable fashion and craftsmanship. Afro Caribbean cultural hub.

Intersectional Feminist community bookstore and coffee shop in Brooklyn. Creates a vibrant community space where everyone, specifically female-identified folx, feel centered, affirmed and celebrated.

Haitian-American cafe and cocktail bar partnered with a flower shop in Brooklyn.

West African and French heritage explored through food, drinks and decor in Brooklyn.

One-of-a-kind handmade wheel-thrown ceramics, ranging from bowls to mugs. Queens-based.

Caribbean Culture Fund

The Caribbean Culture Fund empowers artists, cultural practitioners, and organizations by providing resources, partnerships, and support to help creativity thrive. We celebrate and invest in the stories, traditions, and innovations that shape the Caribbean, ensuring our culture continues to inspire generations.

Vegan Mozambican restaurant in Lisbon. Owner Edner. Known for Franco Zamba Ziana. Pork, chicken, beef and vegetarian options.

Chimurenga

Cape Town, South Africa

Chimurenga is a publication of arts, culture and politics from and about Africa and its diasporas, founded and edited by Ntone Edjabe. Both the magazine's name (Chimurenga is a Shona word that loosely translates as "liberation struggle") and the content capture the connection between African cultures and politics on the continent and beyond.

Europe's first majority-Black and ethnically diverse professional orchestra, founded by Chi-chi Nwanoku OBE in 2015. The Chineke! Orchestra and Junior Orchestra (ages 11–22) provide outstanding career opportunities for Black and ethnically diverse classical musicians across the UK and Europe.

Michelin-starred West African restaurant in Fitzrovia from chef Adejoké Bakare — the first Black female Michelin-starred chef in the UK.

Savor vibrant, flavor-packed Nigerian tapas at Chuku's in Tottenham, London.

Circle Art Gallery

Kenya

Circle Art was established in Nairobi in 2012 with Danda Jaroljmek as the Director. In 2023, our tenth anniversary, we have moved to a new and much larger location in Victoria Square, Riara Road, Nairobi as part of our expansion plans for the next ten years.

CITIZEN PROJECT SPACE

Accra, Ghana

Citizen Projects is a gallery and exhibition space in Accra, Ghana fostering cultural and artistic production and research through group presentations, residencies and projects, encouraging artists and researchers alike to consider their work within the context of others.

City Island Lab

Kingston, Jamaica

Island City Lab is a network of civic thinkers responding to the critical urban issues that affect island cities. We understand that our cities face unique challenges and require specific, context-driven solutions. We are mobilizing a network of lived and learned expertise across silos to confront these challenges.

Clara Lionel Foundation

Founded by Rihanna in 2012, we build thriving & resilient communities by equipping community innovators to lead change.

100% vegan, small-batched, gourmet donut shop with 44 rotating flavors, for humans and dogs.

The first Black doll gift shop in Europe. A diverse selection of dolls in all shapes, forms and colours. Founded by a Brown woman in Amsterdam Noord.

Soul food restaurant using locally sourced, organic ingredients. Cousin Kina's Mac 'n' Cheese, Clean Mean Greens and signature Organic Not Your Average Fried Chicken.

We supporting artistic mobility across the African continent. Over 28 000 artists, over a decade across 11 Southern African countries. An award winning project.

Converge 4 Africa

Cape Coast, Ghana

Our mission is to educate, equip and empower African youth-on the continent and in the diaspora-to become economically self-sufficient. We use agriculture and agribusiness as a vehicle for sustainability.

Create. Define. Release

London, United Kingdom

CDR is a Black-led, community-first music and education organisation rooted in the UK’s grassroots electronic music scene. Founded in 2002, CDR began as a simple idea: create a space where producers could share unfinished work on a proper sound system, in front of a room of peers, without hierarchy or gatekeeping. What started as a monthly session in London quickly became something more: a community built around experimentation, shared learning and collective growth. Today, CDR supports thousands of music-makers across the UK and beyond through sessions, youth programmes, mentoring and artist development. While our formats have evolved, our core remains the same:: ‍ ● Openness over exclusivity ● Process over polish ● Learning by doing ● Community over competition

Creative Seychelles Agency

Mahé, Seychelles

Agency supporting and developing creative industries in the Seychelles.

Creccents Studio

Accra, Ghana

Founded by artist Joshua Oheneba-Takyi, Creccents is a shared studio and incubator space in Accra, Ghana, supporting emerging and established talent.

Credited

London, United Kingdom

The production credits app for the unsung heroes behind your favourite songs 📀 ↓Download Now on Android & iOS↓

Organisation focused on creative sector education and mentorship in Ghana.

Culturalvate

London, UK

👑 Culturally elevating with a lil creativity | Handcrafted wearable art meets lifestyle for social change | 📩info@culturalvate.com |

Founded by DJ Cuppy (Florence Otedola). Raised over $17 million for displaced Nigerian children. Cuppy Fund at King's College London and University of Oxford supports African students facing financial hardship. Gates Foundation Goalkeeper 2025.

DADA Magazine

Lagos, Nigeria

Art magazine focused on Black artists Home to CLUB DADA

Amsterdam flagship of Daily Paper — clothing brand fuelled by the rich heritage of African culture wrapped in contemporary designs.

Contemporary shoe brand merging diversity, sustainability and African heritage. Inspired by Addis Ababa and Amsterdam.

Two-location Black-owned cafe in Lisbon. Healthy fresh food, smoothies, sandwiches and soothing atmosphere. One location near Estrela Park.

Defise Foundation

Thames Ditton, UK

Not-for-profit art organisation Uplifting Congolese Artists

DELORES BY DELORES

London, United Kingdom

A luxury, narrative-led fashion brand established in 2016 by designer Delores Oblitey. Operating out of a studio in South East London, the label specializes in colorful, conceptual knitwear, clothing, and homeware that blends wearable everyday fashion with deep artistic storytelling.

Cultural consultancy and talent network. We build creative connections across continents, champion underrepresented voices, & redefine what global collaboration can look like. Through exhibitions, residencies, & cross-disciplinary projects, we create spaces for healing, innovation, & transformation.

Deroche Projects

DeRoche Projects is an Accra-based architecture and design practice working globally to create innovative, community driven spaces. Founded and led by Glenn DeRoche, who brings over 15 years of experience delivering major cultural, civic, and commercial projects, the studio delivers work across various scales: from buildings to objects. Our work thrives within productive tensions: digital explorations of form meet hands-on making, high-tech precision intersects low-tech ingenuity, and contemporary construction practices meets indigenous building traditions. These complementary forces shape a methodology inherently planet-positive, future-forward, and deeply connected to the layers of place and time. Sustainability isn’t approached as a checklist; it’s deeply embedded in our design process. Our projects don’t just minimize environmental impact, they actively foster ecological and social resilience through regenerative materials, passive design strategies, and resource-conscious construction methods. Public-facing projects and community hubs form the core of our portfolio. We approach these projects through the lens of deep time – recognizing architecture as part of a continuum, carrying ancestral knowledge, artisanal techniques, and collective memory forward. Buildings outlast their creators; their endurance depends on the communities that care for them. Stewardship is integral from inception, guiding material selection, construction methods, and forming spaces that actively invite participation. This ethos shapes not only who we build with but how our spaces empower communities – by employing and upskilling local craftspeople, celebrating cultural heritage, and fostering social connection and inclusivity. Notable projects and collaborations include Backyard Community Club, a tennis training facility and community hub in Accra; dot.ateliers | Ogbojo Residency, a residency for writers and curators in Accra, named Architect’s Newspaper’s Editor’s Pick in the 2024 Best in Design Awards; exhibition design for Amoako Boafo’s I Do Not Come To You By Chance at Gagosian Mayfair gallery in London; It Doesn’t Have to Always Make Sense at Palazzo Grimani in Venice; Amoako Boafo: I Bring Home with Me at Roberts Projects in LA; The Nsaa Pavilion at Wooyang Art Museum in Gyeongju; The Volta Pavilion, exhibited at the Belvedere Museum in Vienna; and The Surf Ghana Collective, exhibited at the 2022 Venice Architecture Biennale and awarded a 2023 Holcim Gold Award for Sustainable Construction, recognized by the jury as “an innovative project that creates a dynamic community space, empowering youth and promoting responsible tourism through a cooperative approach”. DeRoche Projects has received international recognition through the Monocle Design Award 2026, and The Africa International Design Awards 2026 for Best Public Architecture, and was a finalist at the AR Emerging Awards – an international prize established by The Architectural Review “ to grant early recognition to young designers and celebrate the architectural stars of tomorrow.”

Design Department

Accra, Ghana

An architecture design practice rendering design and engineering support services to architecture firms and real estate developers

Diani Beach Art Gallery

Mombassa, Kenya

The first gallery for contemporary African Art at the coast of Kenya!

Direct-trade single-origin spices from Indian and African farms.

West African kitchen in Berlin-Neukölln on Sonnenallee. Tilapia, jollof rice, fried yams, banku with groundnut soup. Many vegan options.

Dine With Chef Dee

Tamale, Ghana

Infusing culinary artistry with the vibrant tapestry of indigenous West African flavors 👩‍🍳 celebrating heritage through ancestral-infused tastes. 🍽️

Dream Represents

Accra, Ghana

DREAM REPRESENTS IS A PIONEERING AFRICAN-OWNED TALENT MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTANCY FIRM BASED IN GHANA, COMMITTED TO ELEVATING CREATIVES IN MUSIC, ART, FILM, FASHION, AND BEYOND. OUR MISSION IS TO RESHAPE THE GLOBAL NARRATIVE OF TALENT FROM AND BEYOND THE CONTINENT BY NURTURING BOTH EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED CREATIVES, EQUIPPING THEM TO THRIVE INDEPENDENTLY WHILE CONNECTING TO INTERNATIONAL MARKETS. MORE THAN A FIRM, DREAM REPRESENTS IS A MOVEMENT, EMPOWERING TALENT TO ACHIEVE GLOBAL SUCCESS WHILE STAYING ROOTED TO THEIR CULTURAL HERITAGE.

Dust Depo

Nairobi, Kenya

We are artists, thank you for understanding.

e-Ananse Library

Accra, Ghana

e-Ananse library offers a unique combination of African literature books, state-of-the-art computing facilities, and live literary events, all celebrating Ghana’s pride in its African heritage. The Library can be found in two locations: East Legon and A.M.A Complex, Accra Central

EATO Impact

@eatonetwork journey and impact page! Unlocking resources for African chefs, farmers & creatives while documenting our journey. UN SDGs: 2, 8, 10, 12.

Hair salon in Potsdamer Straße, Berlin. Experts in all hair textures — relaxers, texturizers, cutting and colouring.

Unique bookstore offering diverse and inclusive books in Dutch, English and Spanish for children — mirrors and windows for young readers. Toys and maternity gifts too.

Efiɛ Gallery

Dubai, UAE

About Us Efie Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in Dubai specialising in the representation and advancement of artists of African origin, both from the African continent and its global diaspora. Since its inception in 2021, and the opening of its permanent space in 2022, the gallery has been establishing itself as a global platform for some of Africa’s most significant artists. Efie Gallery enables and supports cross-cultural exchange between Africa, the Middle East and beyond. In addition to its wide-ranging roster of artists and exhibitions, the gallery operates a dynamic residency programme that facilitates collaborations with local artists, institutions and community members, supporting artists in the narrative and vision of their work. Part of Dubai’s Al Quoz Creative Zone, set to become a world-leading hub for creativity and entrepreneurship, Efie Gallery aims to create a vibrant ecosystem for contemporary African art in the UAE. The space also displays the gallery’s founders’ collection of rare vinyl and shellac records from around the world, celebrating the intersection of art and music. Efie is the Twi word for 'home', addressing the notion of belonging and how it can be determined by culture, history and identity for communities across the world. Founded by Ghanaian family Valentina, Kwame and Kobi Mintah, Efie Gallery is committed to fostering dialogue between African artists and the wider world.

EGWÚ

https://www.instagram.com/egwurecords/

Authentic Nigerian flavors at Enish Nigerian Restaurant in Manchester.

Independent Black-owned bookstore in Leimert Park championing African-American authors. A safe space and community institution since 1988.

Social and wellness club designed to celebrate people of colour. One of the first coworking spaces curated by young people of colour.

Ethiopian Archives

Ethiopia

Platform preserving and sharing archival images, documents and cultural memory from Ethiopia.

Ɛdan Spatial Studios

Accra, Ghana

Ɛdan, drawn from the Akan word for "home" and the Scottish Gaelic for "little fire", was conceptualised by Carina Tenewaa Kanbi in 2022 to create equitable, community-led creative spaces that shape the city. It aims to address the gap in affordable spaces for making within the creative and craft sectors, while contributing to the building of more equitable African cities. The design laboratory promotes spatial justice and empowers communities by using arts practice as instruments for free expression and city-making. Through its hybrid distributed production model in Accra, Ɛdan fosters creative imagination and production, creating a bottom-up community under a single structure. This model allows for collective research, experimentation, and dialogue around how just and inclusive cities are lived and can be built. Alongside providing a platform for technical innovation and cross-pollination by celebrating and archiving indigenous Ghanaian craft practices, Ɛdan uses creative methodologies to gather data, stories, and knowledge from the ground up. By integrating research, practice, and the arts, it supports ways of reading the city through the lived experiences of communities and craftspeople, offering alternative insights to inform more inclusive urban development. Its core mission is to promote positive change by combining technology, creativity, and community engagement to support the building of a creative city that is accessible to all. Ɛdan provides individuals and organisations with access to resources, expertise, and tools, while cultivating African and international networks of like-minded practitioners, researchers, and thinkers. Central to this vision is a commitment to centring women within these processes of change. At its heart, Ɛdan is a creative laboratory that recognises the interdependence between the city and creative practice, using making, research, and collaboration as a means to imagine and shape alternative urban futures.

FAMBUL™️

Freetown, Sierra Leone

Digital tools and resources for the Sierra Leonean community

Platform connecting and elevating African fashion industry voices, designers and discourse.

Premium footwear brand founded by Guillaume Philibert. High-quality sneakers at a reasonable price. Amsterdam-born global brand.

Caribbean restaurant in Brixton Village famous for salt fish fritters, jerk wings and curried goat in a reggae-soundtracked space.

Flock Together

London, UK

Black-founded birdwatching collective reclaiming green spaces for people of colour. Started in London in 2020, now with chapters in Tokyo, Toronto and New York.

Flutterwave

Lagos, Nigeria

Payment infrastructure for global merchants and consumers across Africa.

Nigerian food and culture platform or pop-up — verify exact offering and location.

FUZE Caribbean Art Fair

Nassau, Bahamas

Critically acclaimed Art Fair spotlighting the Caribbean & it’s Diaspora. Baha Mar Resort • Nassau, The Bahamas

Ghana Climate Innovation Center

A pioneering business incubator fostering Ghana’s ‘Green Economy’ | An Institute of @ashesi University #SustainableEntreneurship📍

Ghana Food Movement

Accra, Ghana

Platform championing Ghanaian food culture, farmers and culinary heritage.

Ghana Institute Of Architects

Established in 1962 as a professional body that seeks the enhancement of Architects and Architecture in Ghana.

Gida Journal

Lagos, Nigeria

A journal for African voices, exploring the work & lives of creatives on the continent.

Gihanga Institute of Contemporary Art (GICA Kigali)

Kigali, Rwanda

Gihanga Institute of Contemporary Art is a non-profit centre for the arts that is home to a library, exhibitions, platforms for performance, a screening room, studio, and art residency. The 777 sqm institute is dedicated to supporting Rwandan and regional artists through thoughtful exhibitions, shared spaces for making, and commitment to intellectual and artistic exchange.

Cafe serving premium African coffee by La Colombe, freshly pressed juices and healthy Harlem-made eats.

Multi-level bookstore, cafe and wine bar representing Black, lesbian and feminist voices in Brooklyn. All welcome.

Community-based lifestyle brand focused on high quality classic accessories bridging function and glamour.

Superfood health and beauty products brand. Multiple NYC locations.

GOODIFFERENT

https://www.goodifferent.com Founder @funmifetto A Luxury Wellness Brand For Textured Hair

Dessert shop run by a self-proclaimed emotional eater from Canada via the Caribbean. Specialty cookies.

£1,000 grants for people of colour to create and deliver new cultural projects. Supports creativity in all forms including poetry, painting, fashion, music, food and zines. Multiple rounds per year.

Southern American-inspired halal restaurant in Paris 10th. Known and loved by Parisians for halal fried chicken.

Brooklyn-based radio and music platform.

Community-driven market in Hyde Park, South LA. Partners with LA Food Policy Council and local arts community.

Independent wine shop with the largest selection of Black and minority-owned wine and spirits in Brooklyn.

Network of established and emerging visual and performing artists, businesses and institutions in Harlem. Partners with major NYC arts institutions to increase members' visibility.

Harlem's first 100% African American-owned craft beer bar. Mission to invest in local community, offer great beers 'made by us and for us' and expand access to craft beer.

Hidden gem coffee spot in Leimert Park. Mean matcha latte and vegan donuts. Owned by Chace Infinite.

Hood Futures Studio

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Hood Futures Studio is an infrastructure and cultural movement built from and for the ends. We exist to build the spaces, infrastructures, tools and resources that allows the ends to thrive on our own terms. Through the studio, we are experimenting and collaborating with our community to pattern visions for the future, while ensuring that ownership of culture remains with the people who create it. In doing so, we unlock the potential of the cultural originators often boxed out of opportunity. By investing in community and building both our own infrastructure, Hood Futures Studio is not just telling alternative stories about the hood, we are shaping futures from within it.

Clothing brand nestled in Paris' predominantly African neighbourhood Château Rouge. Designs everything from backpacks and T-shirts to sneakers. Empowers artists across the African continent and challenges the perception of traditional luxury. Nike collaboration.

House of African Feminisms

Johannesburg, South Africa

A platform for African feminist voices, exchange & dialogue. A joint project by Goethe-Instituts in Joburg🇿🇦, Kigali🇷🇼 & Nigeria🇳🇬

House of Dread

London, UK

ANTI-DISCIPLINARY (verb) to manifest something new HOUSE OF DREAD is an anti-disciplinary heritage studio working at the intersection of research. Guided by principles of co-production and community knowledge(s), we ask questions that disrupt what is already known, provoke creativity and inspire new ways of thinking. As a source of learning, we are powered by community and a commitment to fostering meaningful exchanges and connections. From curated events, exhibitions, and critical interventions to professional mentorship and research-driven programmes, our work foregrounds rich yet complicated stories and experiences of the people, places and movements that have been undocumented, under-researched or forgotten.

Idakeda Group

Port Of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

At Idakeda we create multi-disciplinary cultural interventions for a variety of local and international audiences. Idakeda was formed in 1998 by actor/choreographer Dara E. Healy, to promote and protect the theatrical, poetic and other writings of Ms. Springer. Since then, we have worked towards fulfilling our guiding statement ‘Changing Communities through Culture’.

Two Michelin-starred restaurant blending West African spicing with British Isles produce, co-founded by Iré Hassan-Odukale and Jeremy Chan.

IKS CULTURAL CONSULTING

Johannesburg, South Africa

Iksafrica.com consults across the creative economy and runs the Concerts SA project.

In Our Name

London, United Kingdom

In Our Name was created in 2022, from a belief that what we wear holds meaning - not only in how it looks, but in the human stories behind it. Every garment makes a long geographical and human journey, long before it reaches your wardrobe. There are hands that draw, cut, sew and pack, and places filled with rhythm, conversation and craft. We refer to our ranges as The Human Edit, it is our way of honouring those layers and bringing fashion back to what truly matters: people, purpose and connection.

ISE-DA

New York City, USA

ISE-DA®(pronounced: e-sheh-da) Founded in 2020, ISE-DA® is a mission-driven, international art advisory dedicated to advancing the cultural stewardship of Black contemporary art. Through bespoke advisory services for collectors and institutions, field research, and strategic initiatives, we build the infrastructure and guide Black collectors across the diaspora to acquire, steward, and sustain Black post-war and contemporary art at scale. ISE-DA® develops collectors who operate as market actors and cultural stewards simultaneously — acquiring strategically and building collections with long-term significance for both personal legacy and the broader ecosystem of Black artistic production. We work with collectors across experience levels, from those entering the market for the first time to established collectors expanding into diaspora geographies. Our practice centres Black cultural production as both an artistic and economic force — generating market activity that sustains Black artists, Black galleries, and Black cultural institutions across the diaspora. ISE-DA®️ challenges extractive and exclusionary models of art collecting by developing values-based, research-driven practice grounded in cultural stewardship rather than speculation. Through international field research, cross-diasporic programming, and site-responsive initiatives, we position Black art not only as an asset but as a living infrastructure — one that connects collectors, artists, and institutions across the African diaspora into a sustained ecosystem of patronage and production. ISE-DA's collectors have acquired significant works by Black and diasporic artists across our international programs, including during Temperature Check São Paulo during the 36th Bienal de São Paulo.

West LA vegan restaurant specialising in jackfruit bowls, tacos, burritos and salads.

Vegan restaurant with Jamaican flavours, founded by Rastafari couple Coralie Jouhier and Daqui Gomis. Makes your taste buds travel across the world.

Reggae bar and Caribbean food in Amsterdam West. Goat curry, reggae tunes, and a full vibe.

Soul food and Caribbean comfort cooking — verify exact London location and ownership details.

Jokkoo Collective

Barcelona, Spain

Sound and music collective based in Barcelona •@sama.adouna @babasy__ @miriam.tntc @opoku.loves.u @mooquidi @b4mba •

Senegalese restaurant in Brooklyn. A local go-to for Senegalese flavours made in Brooklyn.

Jozi My Jozi

Johannesburg, South Africa

A movement born out of a deep passion for Johannesburg. Rooted in the values of our constitution, Jozi My Jozi is a movement for the people, by the people.

Kamene Cultural Centre

Nairobi, Kenya

Kamene Cultural Practice and Research Space is a dynamic, collaborative hub dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and innovation of African cultural practices. It serves as a creative platform where artists, scholars, and practitioners come together to explore, research, and elevate the diverse cultural expressions of the African continent. Through interdisciplinary projects, workshops, and research initiatives, Kamene aims to not only preserve traditional cultural practices but also adapt them for modern contexts, fostering a deeper appreciation and understanding of Africa's rich cultural heritage. The space strives to create a global dialogue around African culture, encouraging both local and international collaboration.

Community cafe — verify exact location, ownership and offering before listing.

Know Your Caribbean

Castries, St Lucia

Platform dedicated to Caribbean history and culture — educating, inspiring and empowering the diaspora through events, film screenings, workshops and a podcast listened to in over 180 countries. Founded by Fiona Compton.

Caribbean and Haitian breakfast and brunch in Brooklyn. 5-star rated.

Kossa kossa

Rotterdam, Netherlands

🌍Bridging Africa & the Afro-diaspora Founded by @kayslicemusic

Rotterdam-based Black creative collective or platform. Address: Wijnhaven 101, Rotterdam.

kumanini records

Busua, Ghana

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Kuona Artists Collective

Nairobi, Kenya

An artist community located in the green leafy suburbs of Nairobi where artistic ambiance is in abundance.

Archive or cultural memory platform — verify exact focus and founder.

L.O.F. FILMS

London, UK

Telling stories with passion 📸🎥 Founded by @julsbaby_ || L.O.F. stands for a “leap of Faith”

Afro Vegan restaurant inspired by West and Central Africa with Soul Food influences. Kentucky Fried Cauliflower and Doudou Jack Burger are the standouts. Low and affordable prices.

Lami Café

Niger

Lami is a true haven for coffee lovers and those looking to relax (or have fun) in a pleasant setting. We are defined by our warm ambiance, excellent food, drinks, and, of course, exceptional coffee.

Ethiopian family-run restaurant in Berlin-Kreuzberg. Floyd Lavine's favourite Ethiopian spot in Berlin.

Black history of Paris walking tours. Explores the African and Caribbean diaspora's imprint on Parisian history and culture.

Lehwe Projects

Kingston, Jamaica

A platform for Caribbean design

Lemon Seed Project

London, UK

This is not a gallery. This is art in its natural habitat—a space that redefines how we experience, collect, and connect with Black art. It’s where artists find a home for their work, and where those who truly appreciate it can see it in a setting that feels alive. More than an exhibition, it's a movement. A shift in how Black creativity is presented and engaged with. Our debut private view, featuring the incredible Yvadney Davis, is just the beginning. The Lemon Seed Project is here to cultivate, celebrate, and amplify Black artistic voices, one immersive experience at a time. Welcome home.

East Williamsburg Brooklyn design shop democratising design and championing under-the-radar vintage and contemporary furniture.

Brooklyn wellness centre offering massage therapy, acupuncture and apothecary.

Limbo Museum

Accra, Ghana

a new experimental contemporary arts institution based in Accra, Ghana. Housed within an unfinished building, the museum operates at the intersection of art, architecture, and design. The museum champions large-scale exhibitions and provides a platform for artists through residency programs, dedicated exhibition spaces, and opportunities for research and publishing. By embracing an open and evolving environment, Limbo Museum encourages interdisciplinary exploration and supports new approaches to art, architecture, and design in Africa and beyond

Discover the vibrant tastes of LIMIN Southbank in London.

Online Book Club

Walking tours of Little Africa in Paris — the Château Rouge neighbourhood and beyond.

Bakery serving fresh pies made from locally sourced in-season ingredients.

Family-owned Bronx institution famous for carrot cake. Also Riverdale and East Harlem locations.

Black-owned shop near Sul do Rios Metro station, Lisbon. Specialises in Black hair products — Carol's Daughter, Shea Moisture, Cantu and more.

LOVE Naa Densua Foundation

Accra, Ghana

We facilitate entrepreneurship and self sustainability across the world through: Mentorship Programmes, Community, Events and Collaborator Networks to thrive sustainably in life and work, people need spaces where they can be heard and access tools for personal growth. When we work with people to build the tools they say they need for economic and personal growth, we all benefit from greater power to make life decisions, faster economic growth, more positive role models and better overall quality of living. So our work is dedicated to empowering young people worldwide to be self-sustainable.

M-KOPA

Nairobi, Kenya

Connected asset financing unlocking solar and smartphones for millions.

Classic Jamaican cuisine at Ma Petite Jamaica in London (Camden).

Exquisite Jamaican brunch and more at Ma Petite Jamaica Shoreditch.

MAASAI MBILI ARTIST COLLECTIVE

Kenya

CONTEMPORARY ART COLLECTIVE LOCATED IN KIBERA,KIANDA

Retail and community space in Bed-Stuy. Platform for local and independent businesses pursuing economic equity.

Make We Learn

*re-strategising - omo we’ll be back soon* amplifying the creative voices of Africa and its diaspora heritage. community. storytelling.⭐️

Maliyo Games

Lagos, Nigeria

Studio building mobile games inspired by African stories.

Soul food restaurant near Gare de Lyon. An ode to Black American culture — music, art on the walls, Waffle Rasta Burger with plantain.

Manju Journal

Accra, Ghana

Founded in 2017 and inspired by the Sanskrit word manju, meaning beautiful, sweet, or pleasant, MANJU Journal is a digital platform, creative studio, and seasonal print publication championing African creativity across fashion, art, photography, design, and culture. The journal was conceived from the understanding that African narratives have long been marginalised or misrepresented, and exists to address this imbalance by prioritising and amplifying the work of African creatives, visual storytellers, designers, and writers. We believe in creativity as a catalyst for progress, shaping meaningful collaborations that give back to the communities we engage with. ”The Ghanaian publication tracing the landscape of contemporary African art” : i-D magazine Operating beyond the limits of a traditional media brand, MANJU functions as an evolving cultural platform dedicated to curating, commissioning, and nurturing creative work across digital, print, and live formats. Through in-depth storytelling and collaborative projects, our goal is to ensure that the plethora of rich art forms and creative disciplines emerging from Africa are given the visibility and recognition they deserve.

Skincare brand providing self-care for busy moms using safe products during all stages of motherhood.

Matri-Archi(tecture)

Zürich, Switzerland

an association that learns about African & diasporic histories, realities & imaginaries through spatial expression | art + architectural projects

Home-based Caribbean catering setup in Brixton run by Maureen, serving fried chicken and jerk specialities from her own home and yard.

Mavin Records

Lagos, Nigeria

Influential Afrobeats record label home to a generation of stars.

Independent publishing house, flagship store and award-winning webshop dedicated to beautiful books. Not exclusively Black-owned but Black-founded.

Surinamese restaurant and bar in Amsterdam West. A true local — owned by Shirley. Get familiar with the Surinamese kitchen and good vibes.

Family-run Ethiopian restaurant in Mid-Wilshire. Like eating at home with your friends.

Miles Ahead

Los Angeles, USA

a reading room, for running Situated squarely in LA’s historic Crenshaw District, MILES AHEAD draws inspiration from small town mom-and-pop running stores that were the backbone of the running boom in the 70s and early 80s, as well as US skate shops and indie record stores, Japanese jazz joints, Ethiopian coffeehouses, European cycling cafés—places where community and culture collide.

Coffee shop bringing delicious caffeine fixes across multiple NYC locations.

Charitable arm of MOBO — Music of Black Origin — founded 1996 by Kanya King. MOBO UnSung supports undiscovered music talent. MOBOLISE connects career opportunities for Black talent across creative and tech industries.

MOLA — Memory, Orality & Living Archives

Brazil

Researching image, memory, technology and Afro-Brazilian domestic archives.

Creative or literary platform — verify exact focus and founder.

Munyu

Kenya

A space for individual and collective artistic practice. An ongoing experiment in space-making and infrastructure-building.

Museum of West African Art (MOWAA)

Benin City, Nigeria

MOWAA is dedicated to bridging contemporary arts & the rich cultural heritage of West Africa.

Music In Africa

Music In Africa is a bilingual 🇫🇷/🇬🇧 information and exchange web portal dedicated to the African music sector.

Pan-African music foundation with no fixed headquarters. Provides information, news, networking and professional support for music professionals across Africa. Database of musicians, venues, festivals and music businesses.

Soul food restaurant. The best shrimp and grits in Los Angeles.

One of the best nail salons in Paris for nail art.

Nairobi Contemporary Art Institute (NCAI)

Nairobi, Kenya

Nairobi Contemporary Art Institute (NCAI) is a non-profit visual art space dedicated to the growth and preservation of contemporary art in East Africa. Established in 2020, NCAI builds on a rich legacy of art projects and institutions in the region. We seek to tell the stories of the artists and projects that have come to shape the region's contemporary art scene. ​ Through exhibitions, the development of an East African art archive, an extensive public program of talks, and a multidisciplinary educational program, NCAI serves as a hub and a resource for the thriving East African art community and an inspiring cultural space for our audiences. ​​ Library & Archive With support and book donations from art institutions and galleries in Kenya and abroad, NCAI is building an art library. We are also developing an archive of exhibitions, events, and writings that tell the story of the artists and the art of East Africa.

Atlanta-based arts foundation curating interactive and immersive Black arts programmes year-round. Free and low-cost public programmes, in-school youth arts workshops, artist grants and awards.

Natural Building Network

Accra, Ghana

A growing network for natural building in West Africa 🌱 earth • local materials • knowledge sharing • community

Afrocentric hair salon for all ages and genders. Black haircare to the fullest in Amsterdam Noord.

Nebedai Farm

Tamale, Ghana

Regenerative aquaculture

Art gallery and shop in Paris. Black-owned contemporary art space.

New African Proverbs

New York City, USA

The main mission of New African Proverbs is to wake people up, provoke thoughts and have them look at the world through a crisp, clean, critical lens. Rethink conventional wisdom.

UK's first Black-owned publisher and specialist bookshop, founded 1966 by John La Rose and Sarah White. Specialist in Caribbean, African and Black British literature.

Collective supporting Black women and non-binary filmmakers — verify whether UK-based or US-based (name suggests possible US origin).

NEW SAINT™

London, UK

Independent cultural strategy & storytelling company for the local & global diaspora. Own your culture, tell your rich stories.

Ngara Spaces

Nairobi, Kenya

Culture | Commerce | Community A historic neighborhood reimagined

Ngecha Art Centre

Kenya

Home to vibrant artists and stunning contemporary art. 🎨 Explore creativity, culture and community in Ngecha.

Festival — verify exact name spelling, location and focus before listing.

No! Wahala Media

Manchester, United Kingdom

No! Wahala Media is a creative non-profit dedicated to championing African photography and educating photographers from the global majority across borders. We believe in the power of authentic, ethical storytelling to shape narratives, challenge stereotypes, and create lasting impact.

NOHA Collective

Toronto, Canada

Researching & showcasing artistic & cultural expressions of the African and Caribbean diaspora

Contemporary French-inspired boutique founded in 1989. Sophistication, class, French chic and timelessness.

Book club platform founded by rapper Noname, centring radical and political literature by writers of colour — verify UK chapter specifically.

Pan-African media or culture platform — verify exact focus and founder.

Ghanaian foundation and exhibition space. Celebrates and promotes Ghana's young art scene while conveying cultural heritage. Hosts exhibitions, workshops, readings, performances and residencies.

Vegan bakery in Harlem, owned by a teen baker.

Experience vibrant Nigerian flavors at OC Restaurant & Lounge in London.

Restaurant/food platform — verify exact details, cuisine and ownership.

Small bar and lounge in Prospect Heights. A true neighbourhood space.

Independent Black-owned bookshop platform — verify exact format (physical/online) and current operating status.

Contemporary art gallery in Shoreditch and Dalston, East London. Opened November 2021, rebranded from Ramp Gallery. Two East London spaces championing emerging and established artists.

Amsterdam-based PR and communications agency with Pan-African cultural focus. Confirmed address: Swalmstraat 2A.

Okra Agency

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Shaping stories in design, art and architecture.

Okra Journal

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Exploring the (hi)stories behind design and architecture. An editorial project initiated by @okra.agency

Cultural publication sharing Swalmstraat 2A address with Okra Agency.

Designer clothing label founded by Olaf, continuously inspired by countries, cultures and citizens.

Ọlọ́runjẹ̀dálọ Productions

Ọlọ́runjẹ̀dálọ Productions is a collective of emerging artistes with an unrelenting passion for the best in Music Art.

Ghanaian philanthropic foundation led by Omenaa Mensah. Supports education, arts and culture across Ghana. Connected to ɔkom through Lontan Ki Reste funding conversation.

On Our Watch Global

Palmdale, United States

Our mission is to support and coach African diasporan professionals to go from living a life by default-constantly responding and reacting to society's expectations, demands and distractions- to living a life by design-supporting them to expand themselves, their work and impact beyond the West.

One Off Art Gallery

Nairobi, Kenya

We showcase art from some of the most established artists in the region and are located in a serene, green sculpture garden which is open to visitors.

Orkedi Art Nature & Education Foundation

Nanyuki, Kenya

Orkedi Foundation supports a professional artist residency program, community art in a rural town, conversation cafe platforms and the building of an African art collection with the focus of environment, nature, climate, wildlife and forestry

Orthner Orthner & Associates

Accra, Ghana

OOA is a unique architectural practice located in Accra, Ghana, with the focus on green and sustainable building solutions.

Handmade candles using vegan soy wax and phthalate-free fragrance. Multiple Queens locations.

Arts, design or beauty platform — verify exact focus and founder, name is generic.

Palm Moments

Accra, Ghana

Accra-based events and hospitality studio co-founded by Anastasia Cobbinah

PALMWINE IceCREAM

Accra, Ghana

Sustainability & Craftsmanship :Reconstruct, Reduce, Reuse.

Restaurant, bar and queer BIPOC safe space. Owned by Lola Edobor, Amsterdam-born with Dutch and Nigerian roots. High-quality drinks, music and food.

Experience authentic Caribbean flavors at Paradise Cove Battersea.

Music and community event series — verify exact founder and format.

Pioneering Amsterdam streetwear label founded 2004 by Guillame Schmidt and Edson Sabajo. Expanded into Patta Academy, Soundsystem, Running Team and Foundation. Collaborations with ASICS, adidas, Converse, Nike.

Home goods store from interior designer Achuziam of African and Caribbean heritage. Beautiful pieces for Brooklyn brownstones.

Brooklyn's celebrated fried chicken restaurant.

Pedros Africa

Nigeria

For the increasingly discerning imbiber, Pedro's premium ogogoro, is a batch distilled, 100% organic palm spirit. Handcrafted in Nigeria's riverine communities and then refined in Lagos, Pedro's is spearheading a new African narrative, audaciously unsurpassable and unapologetically local.

Natural hair and body products store in Harlesden — community staple for healthy haircare remedies.

Delicious Caribbean dining at Plush Caribbean Food in London SE16.

Spoken word and poetry platform/event series centring Black and diasporic voices.

Power Out of Restriction

London, United Kingdom

Power Out of Restriction (POoR) is a socially minded design practice that focuses on the development of communities through the elevation of young people.

UK programme supporting Black music creators and industry professionals. 20 Black music creators and 20 Black executives supported each year with grants of up to £15,000, mentoring and marketing support.

Pan-African quarterly cultural, political and literary magazine founded by Alioune Diop in 1947. Publishing house and bookstore on rue des Écoles in the Latin Quarter since 1949. Books centred around race and colonialism.

Pop-up library and bookshop platform creating immersive spaces for queer and Black artists, fusing literature with cultural activities.

Warm hospitality and authentic Nigerian cuisine at Princelyn in London.

A culinary gem for Caribbean food lovers in London.

Raw Material Company

Dakar, Senegal

RAW MATERIAL COMPANY is a center for art, knowledge and society. It is an initiative involved with curatorial practice, artistic education, residencies, knowledge production, and archiving of theory and criticism on art. It works to foster appreciation and growth of artistic and intellectual creativity in Africa. The programme is trans-disciplinary and is equally informed by literature, film, architecture, politics, fashion, cuisine and diaspora.

Rebuild Foundation

Rebuild Foundation is a platform for art, cultural development, and neighborhood transformation. We are honored to have the opportunity to create spaces that serve as refuges, hubs for exploration and nuclei of Black artistic and cultural development. With your support, Rebuild can continue to provide a diverse range of free arts and cultural programming to local artists and residents in the community.

Reconcile Journal

London, United Kingdom

Reconcile Journal is an online, co-created resource: a living archive that translates complex academic ideas into accessible, visual digests for equity, imagination, and collective understanding. We exist to democratise access to knowledge, making research usable, readable, and relevant for the people actually doing the work on the ground. Explore below to get to know us better.

International fusion kitchen in Bijlmer. Brings cultures and spices together in extraordinary meals.

ReFrame Africa

Pursuing purpose through film & music 🎬🎶 | Future creative force | Proudly rooted in culture, building a legacy 🌍✨

Community radio station in Berlin offering radio, social justice fundraising, workshops and community support for creatives. Floyd Lavine is a resident DJ.

Reign Rum

Accra, Ghana

Reign is the world’s first African luxury rum brand, born in the agricultural heartlands of the Asante Kingdom, Ghana. Crafted from grass to glass at our certified organic farm and distillery, Reign is a celebration of African excellence, heritage, and royalty. Every expression honours African abundance and flavour, birthing rums that are bold, expressive, and unmistakably regal. Africa to the world, Reign exists to redefine how African spirits are seen, tasted, and valued on the global stage. Since launching in 2023, Reign has become a multi-award-winning brand across Ghana, the UK, and the United States, featured in The Economist, Channel 4, and Drinks International. Reign is recognised as a best-selling product at UK RumFest, airport retail, and some of Accra’s leading hospitality destinations. Beyond the bottle, Reign stands for empowerment from soil to sip, from farmers and producers to bartenders and consumers. Our brand identity is a celebration of Africa in all its richness. Bold, regal, and unapologetic, built on quality, community, and a belief that luxury should honour both people and planet.

Concept shop and creative space curated by Blackness and POC. Founded by Jazzi McGilbert as a labour of love.

Los Angeles community space and foundation founded by Jazzi McGilbert. Concept store, creative space and grant-making initiative curated by Blackness. 3054 South Victoria Avenue, Los Angeles.

Repository of Nigerian Music

Lagos, Nigeria

A Cultural Archival Initiative Documenting and Building Infrastructure for Nigeria’s Music Heritage And Memory. Curated by Ify Obi

Resistance Is Fertile

London, United Kingdom

Cultural architects, spatial rebels and storytellers tracing Afro-diasporic memory through cities, bodies, sound and space.

Contemporary art gallery and platform founded 2015 by Dolly Kola-Balogun. Encourages a cycle of growth and learning within the African art scene. Based in Asokoro, Abuja, Nigeria. Also participates in Artsy's Black-Owned Galleries programme.

Staten Island boutique selling homemade natural moisturizers for natural hair and skin.

Mozambican restaurant in Alfama, Lisbon. Owner Shamba. Prawns, chicken, salads, rice and curries. Nearly vegan menu with wide pescatarian and vegetarian options.

Authentic Caribbean flavors at Roger's Kitchen in London.

Rooster/Lion

A Global Curatorial Platform Paris | New York | Dakar States of Creation: A Cinematic Podcast ✨

Roots to Rhythm

Celebrating African music’s journey - from its roots to the dancefloor. music@rootstorhythm.net

Inclusive children's bookshop in Brixton celebrating underrepresented children's books, writers and illustrators.

Jamaican cuisine intimate dinners every Saturday outside Lisbon. Jerk chicken, stew, jerk pork, curries, beef patties, fritters, plantains and authentic rum punch. By RSVP only.

Somali restaurant or food platform — verify exact name, location and ownership.

Saint Heron

New York City, USA

Multidisciplinary platform and institution that seeks to amplify vital voices and works in art, design, music and literature. With an urgent mission to preserve, collect and uplift the stories, works and archives of Black creators, Saint Heron remains dedicated to empowering future practitioners of art by reverencing the spiritual act of creating and spotlighting artists' unwavering devotion to the intergenerational language of expression.

Multi-cultural meeting point in Berlin-Wedding serving tropical and African food and drinks including West African dishes and freshly ground coffee.

SamKanKook

London, United Kingdom

Tailor-made fusion cuisine encapsulating the rich heritage of the French Caribbean. Bringing the fine dining experience to the comfort of your home

Black-owned Afrodiasporic bilingual kindergarten and early childhood programme for children aged 1–6 in Berlin. Parents play an active role.

Sankofa Suppers

A Ghanaian Food Concept by @raesmitheats Supper Clubs | Retreat Catering | Private Dining | Cooking Classes

Sneaker brand made in Africa. Founded in Paris with a mission to support African craftsmanship and production.

Bookstore selling classic and contemporary books plus gifts and exclusive products at the Schomburg Center.

School of New Africa

Accra, Ghana

A Gamified learning platform teaching African History, Culture and Language for ages 6+ |

Community or culture platform centring conversation and gathering — verify exact founder and focus.

Seed Archives

London, UK

Seed is a space that celebrates traditional African and Caribbean art, design, and culture through a curated collection of objects and books. By reimagining the concept of an archive, we transform how people engage with cultural objects by offering free educational resources and encouraging a collective approach to learning. Going beyond conventional archival practices, Seed creates an open, nurturing environment that reconnects the diaspora with lost identities and historical narratives.

Event management company in Berlin run by Joy Fatoyinbo. Crowd control, club selection, hosting and event management.

Direct-to-buyer marketplace for African farm produce.

West African authentic cuisine in Berlin-Kreuzberg. Recommended by DJ Floyd Lavine.

Shika Art Advisory & Consult (SAAC)

Accra, Ghana

SAAC is a premium art agency offering comprehensive international consulting, advisory, and art acquisition services to refined collectors.

Si Hene Foundation

Accra, Ghana

Award-winning non-profit founded by artist Rita Mawuena Benissan in 2020. Collects and preserves visual archives of Ghana's chieftaincy and traditional culture — making royal history accessible globally. Based at 128 Ring Road, Accra.

Sustainable slow fashion label. Silwet is the Creole transcription of silhouette — chosen by founder Lenny Guerrier in tribute to his Haitian roots. Focuses on silhouettes instead of collections.

Authentic Jamaican fare and healthy nutritious food in Hyde Park. Open since 1984. Strong community values.

Espresso bar with light bites and adjoining production studio in Inglewood. Community-centred coffee space.

Creative or music platform — verify exact focus, location and ownership.

Smoking Dogs Films

Production company & artist studio of John Akomfrah. Formerly Black Audio Film Collective. We make lens based work for Gallery | Cinema | TV | Digital

Berlin-based fashion designer whose clothes challenge preconceptions of Black identity. 'Negro Cowboy' collection with graphic tees and denim chaps.

SOMA Art Books

Coventry, UK

SOMA is a Coventry, UK based mobile collection of books, journals, archival material and exhibition catalogues that centre Black art & culture.

Somali Architecture

Unearthing old and new gems and ruins of Somali architecture.

Somali Arts Foundation (SAF)

The Somali Arts Foundation (SAF) is the first contemporary art institution in Somalia. We work with (Somali) artists/art orgs globally.

SOR

Accra, Ghana

Located above Palm Moments, SOR is the latest venture from entrepreneur Anastasia Cobbinah. It is centred around good glocal food, experiments and gathering practice.

Advocates recognition and empowerment of Black artists from the American South. Founded by William Arnett after a line from Langston Hughes. Works to ensure equitable compensation, resale royalties and intellectual property rights for artists. Partners with MoMA, Met Museum, Royal Academy of Arts.

Founded by Dr Samuel Ross MBE (founder of A-COLD-WALL*). Bridges gap between community and industry by supporting Black British and POC creatives through talent recognition, resources and collaborations. Partners include Royal College of Art, Design Museum, British Fashion Council.

Stay Wealthy

London, United Kingdom

Premium Fashion & Lifestyle. UK & International Shipping 🌍

UK charity relieving need and advancing education among musicians and music industry professionals. Works with Help Musicians and Jazz Foundation of America. Provides grants to individuals and non-profits supporting people in music.

Licensed physiotherapist, deep tissue massage, Pilates classes and maternal care near Anjos Metro, Lisbon. Indoor and outdoor studio space.

Studio Africana

Brooklyn, NY, United States

An online marketplace for Afrocentric curated home goods. This platform centers lovers of Afro-contemporary living who are looking to create more comfort in their spaces. Our goal is to set a standard by helping you create a space of elevation and connection.

Studio Gaylene Gould

Creation space for socially engaged artist @gaylenegould - social change through art projects that create communities of care

Studio Hamida

United Kingdom

Studio Hamida is named after the founder's grandmother, Helen Hamida Taribo. She had a rare ability to see patterns before they became obvious - the kind of foresight that let her read situations and moments with clarity most people only recognized in hindsight. That's what Studio Hamida does. We help brands see cultural shifts happening now, before they show up in trend decks. We turn those insights into partnerships that feel inevitable rather than forced - the kind people remember because they actually meant something.

Visual storytelling studio bridging Accra, London and beyond.

Studio Sovereign

London, UK

Studio Sovereign is a thought studio and creative consultancy led by curator and writer Péjú Oshin, working across art, design and culture. The studio develops curatorial direction, cultural strategy and creative partnerships that connect artists, institutions, brands and the public. At its core, Studio Sovereign is concerned with the art of making: ideas, objects, programmes and cultural frameworks. Guided by a belief in culture as both method and material, the studio builds projects that honour heritage while opening space for new narratives, global dialogue and future-facing forms of production. The practice spans curation, writing, research, artist and collector consultation, mentoring, public programmes and public art, alongside exploratory making and design-led work. This intentionally expansive approach allows strategic thinking and creative production to inform one another, positioning culture not only as a reflection, but as a tool for shaping meaning, value and impact. With over a decade of experience across museums, galleries and global cultural contexts, Studio Sovereign combines academic rigour with contemporary vision by thinking, making and shaping culture through work that is grounded, intentional and resonant.

Handmade small-batch ice cream and non-dairy frozen desserts inspired by Caribbean, Midwestern cultures and Harlem.

Quality streetwear with influences from Japanese street culture and beyond. Amsterdam-based.

Literary and cultural journal centring Pan-African and diasporic perspectives — verify exact format and founder.

Harlem soul food institution since 1962. Breakfast, brunch and Southern comfort classics.

Clothing store curated by Telsha Anderson catering to the women-identifying community in NYC.

South African tapas and wine bar. Celebrates the métissage of South African cuisine.

Caribbean takeaway in Crystal Palace renowned for London's finest jerk pork and chicken, smoked over steel drums.

Tatale

London, UK

Contemporay Pan-African Dining Concept

African and Haitian cuisine restaurant at Lincoln Center, New York. Chef Kwame Onwuachi.

Pan-African sonic research fellowship founded by Akworkor Thompson and Carina Kanbi. PPL/PRS funded. Sonic ecology research across West Africa and the Indian Ocean. Collective Futuring listening experiences using Marshall equipment.

Temperature Check™

Taking the pulse of Black cultural stewardship across the diaspora by @iseda.co

Family-run vegan cafe with communal seating serving Caribbean and Japanese vegan dishes. Funky and welcoming.

TewasArt Gallery

Nairobi, Kenya

A contemporary art platform that champions emerging artists from East Africa and beyond, showcasing their work to broader audiences

The Art Of Healing (Ona Iwosan) TAOH Africa

Pan-African, Pan-African

In 2018, artist Nengi Omuku was commissioned by Hospital Rooms London to paint a mural in a locked intensive care psychiatric ward at Maudsley Hospital, London. In 2019, Omuku founded TAOH Africa to bring this vision to life. Later, in 2023, Ebisan Akisanya joined as co-founder, strengthening the mission to transform clinical spaces across Africa through art.

The Backyard Club Accra

Accra, Ghana

Backyard Community Club offers an alternative to conventional approaches to designing sports facilities, proposing a model of building rooted in material honesty, local knowledge, and social purpose.

Archive and community space preserving Black history in the Netherlands — tracing the history of the slave trade, Zwarte Piet, and Black resistance. Always something to see and always active.