The Africa Centre has announced a major partnership with Nigeria’s National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC).
This collaboration will create events, exhibitions, and platforms honouring Africa’s heritage and uniting its global diaspora.
At the core is “Origins” — a digital storytelling project connecting Africa’s history with future generations around the world. Origins uses personal stories, art, and memory to build a digital archive of Africa’s evolving cultural identity and imagination.
The Africa Centre becomes a founding partner in this project, adding their long-standing voice to this innovative platform.
NCAC is Nigeria’s official body for promoting culture and creativity across all regions of the country. Together, both organisations aim to elevate African culture with community-led experiences and meaningful global collaborations.
“This is about building bridges — not just between places, but between hearts and shared African experiences,” said Olu Alake, the CEO of Africa Centre
Alake, believes art and storytelling are tools that connect generations through pride and purpose.
Hon. Obi Asika, NCAC’s Director General, called the partnership “a gateway to our heritage and global African identity.”
He noted that NCAC sees digital innovation as a key to keeping traditions alive while inviting youth into cultural spaces.
For Prof. Oba Nsugbe SAN, Chair of The Africa Centre, this marks “a new chapter in the African story of unity and vision.”
He praised both teams for using creativity as a vehicle for building community and inspiring future cultural leaders.
The initiative will roll out in phases, starting with curated digital stories and a youth-focused arts exchange programme.
Workshops, public talks, and exhibitions will follow, allowing communities to engage deeply with African traditions and creativity.
This move builds on The Africa Centre’s theme of “The Global African,” which celebrates Black voices across continents.
Their mission is simple: use arts, education, and innovation to empower people and preserve cultural identity worldwide.
Leaders from both institutions stress the importance of inclusion, memory, and imagination in re-shaping African narratives.
As young artists, storytellers, and thinkers join in, the future of Africa’s culture will be brighter and more connected.
This partnership proves that when culture leads, people follow — and history finds new ways to live, breathe, and inspire.
