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African Cultural Learning Centre

A learning pathway through African cultural traditions, history, heritage and identity, in Lagos.

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Discover the cultural practices that shape African identity

The African Cultural Learning Centre (ACLC) offers a learning pathway through African cultural traditions, history, heritage and identity. It opened on 5 November 2022 at the foundation’s head office in Omole Estate, Ikeja, Lagos.

Visitors learn about the distinctive features of different African countries: ways of life, dress, music, religion, rites, languages and beliefs. The aim is a guided, joyful journey through Africa’s gifts and talents, as part of a decolonised, Africa-centred education.

How a visit works

  • Guided tours of the centre’s displays, including the Adinkra symbols of the Akan.
  • Audiovisual presentations and discussion.
  • A visit to the African Heritage Library, at the same address.
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Three visitors looking at a lit display of Adinkra symbols, including Sankofa, at the Learning Centre
Adinkra symbols on display at the Learning Centre.
Vision

To birth a new education for a new Africa and a new world

Objectives

  • Know your rootsHelp Africans, young and old, become acquainted with their roots through education.
  • Teach heritageEducate people about the history, culture, heritage and traditions of Africans.
  • Grow consciousnessGuide people to a better understanding of themselves and a stronger sense of identity.
  • Participants seated in a discussion circle in a blue room
    A discussion session at the centre.
  • The CCAF team at the head office, with a painted mural of African women on the wall
    The team at the head office in Lagos.
  • Guests holding copies of the Sankofa Youth Journal around a table
    The opening day, 5 November 2022.

Plan your visit

Opening days
Monday to Saturday
Location
20B Muyibat Oyefusi Crescent, Omole Estate Phase 1, Ikeja, Lagos
Who can visit
Open to schools and organisations; visitors aged 8 and above