Meet Africans & Other Nationals

Find your people in your city.

Community groups, brunches, founder circles, worship, sports and student unions — the fastest way to meet Africans and other nationals near you. Everyone welcome.

Community & AdvocacyLondon

Central Association of Nigerians UK (CANUK)

Pan-London · Ongoing events

Umbrella body uniting Nigerian groups across the UK under one advocacy voice.

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Professionals & NetworkingLondon

Diaspora Offline (The Young Africans)

Central London · Regular socials

Long-running network of African graduates and young professionals — 1,500+ members since 2012.

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Cultural & HeritageLondon

London African Network & Think Tank (LANTT)

Pan-London · Periodic meetups

Networking and discussion space for Africans and Africa-curious Londoners.

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Community & AdvocacyLondon

NIDO UK — Nigerians in Diaspora London

Greater London · Quarterly gatherings

Official diaspora organisation hosting town halls, cultural events and policy discussions.

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Faith & FellowshipLondon

Overseas Fellowship of Nigerian Christians — London Central

Central London · Weekly Sunday fellowship

Nigerian Christian discipleship branch with youth and family programmes.

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Sports & SocialLondon

Yabac FC — Young and Black and Christian FC

South London (Balham) · Weekly training & matches

Long-standing (est. 1969) Black-led football club rooted in community and faith.

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Community & SupportManchester

Nigerian Community Greater Manchester (NCGM)

Greater Manchester · Regular events

Cultural cohesion and welfare support for Nigerians across the region.

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Women's NetworkManchester

Nigerian Women's Group Manchester

Manchester · Workshops & seminars

Empowerment-focused women's group blending culture, health and fundraising.

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Community & AdvocacyManchester

Nigerian Stakeholders Forum

Greater Manchester · Ongoing initiatives

Community-driven group tackling economic empowerment and systemic inequality.

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Professionals & NetworkingManchester

Nigerian Society of Engineers — Manchester

Manchester · Regular programmes

Professional body for Nigerian engineers with mentoring and networking.

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StudentsManchester

African & Caribbean Society — MMU

Manchester Metropolitan campus · Termly events

Student-led society celebrating heritage, unity and growth.

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Cultural & HeritageBirmingham

Association of Jamaican Nationals Birmingham

Birmingham · Ongoing programme

Heritage-preserving charity supporting the Jamaican diaspora.

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Community & SupportBirmingham

Sandwell African Caribbean Mental Health Foundation

Sandwell / Birmingham · Ongoing services

Health-focused charity improving outcomes for Black African & Caribbean residents.

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Women's NetworkBirmingham

The Inner Circle — BHAM Women's Social Club

Birmingham · Regular meetups

Social club for women of colour built around connection and fun.

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Social & FoodBirmingham

Escape into African Fiction — Saturday Brunch Book Club

Solihull · Monthly Saturday brunch

Cosy book club pairing African fiction with coffee and conversation.

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Cultural & HeritageBirmingham

Jamaican Heritage UK (JHUK)

West Midlands · Ongoing CIC programming

CIC celebrating Jamaican culture and diaspora welfare across the West Midlands.

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Community & SupportLeeds

Nigerian Community Leeds (NCL)

Leeds · Ongoing services

Registered charity supporting Nigerian welfare, education and health in Leeds.

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Community & AdvocacyLeeds

Leeds African Communities Trust (LACT)

Leeds · Ongoing coordination

Umbrella trust coordinating diverse African community groups across Leeds.

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EntrepreneursLeeds

Eagle Biznet

Yorkshire · Regular networking

Business network of Yorkshire's Nigerian entrepreneurs supporting each other.

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StudentsLeeds

University of Leeds African Caribbean Society

University of Leeds · Termly showcases & talks

Student society empowering and celebrating African/Caribbean heritage.

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Cultural & HeritageLeeds

East African Society — University of Leeds

University of Leeds · Regular socials

Community for East Africans and those interested in the region's culture.

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Community & SupportBristol

Nigerian Association Bristol (est. 1999)

Bristol & South West · Regular events

Long-standing hub for Nigerian culture, welfare and community events.

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Sports & SocialBristol

Nigerian Association Bristol — Sports

Stoke Gifford / Downend · Weekly football & tennis

Casual weekend football, tennis and 8-a-side matches run by NAB members.

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StudentsBristol

University of Bristol African & Caribbean Society

University of Bristol · Termly events

Safe space for students to celebrate and discuss African/Caribbean culture.

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Cultural & HeritageBristol

Caribbean Society — University of Bristol

University of Bristol · Termly activities

Culture-and-community space for Caribbean and Caribbean-curious students.

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Community & AdvocacyBristol

African Voices Forum — Bristol

Bristol & West of England · Ongoing

Advocacy network linking Nigerians across West and Southwest England.

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Women's NetworkEdinburgh

Mwamba

Edinburgh · Ongoing programmes

Empowerment initiative founded by African hairdressers to support women of colour.

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Community & AdvocacyEdinburgh

East African Communities in Scotland

Edinburgh / Scotland · Ongoing projects

Unity-focused organisation building integration and cultural/economic ties.

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Faith & FellowshipEdinburgh

African & Caribbean Christian Fellowship Edinburgh

Edinburgh · Regular fellowship

Vibrant multi-denominational Christian fellowship for African/Caribbean believers.

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Community & SupportEdinburgh

Nigerian Community in Edinburgh (NCIE-UK)

Edinburgh · Ongoing activity

Registered social enterprise empowering Edinburgh's Nigerian community.

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StudentsEdinburgh

University of Edinburgh African & Caribbean Society

University of Edinburgh · Termly events

Community celebrating diverse African/Caribbean cultures through socials and talks.

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Cultural & HeritageLondon

Nigerian Association London and Area (NALA)

Greater London · Monthly

Warm, family-style celebration of Nigerian heritage.

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Social & FoodLondon

SE London Nigerian Buffet Meetup

South East London · Monthly

Casual buffet nights bursting with Nigerian flavours.

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Sports & SocialLondon

Nigerian Professional Adventurers

Enfield · Monthly

Nigerians swapping clubbing for hiking, mini golf and camping.

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Community & AdvocacyLondon

Nigeria Community Association

Various · Ongoing

Non-profit safe space for Nigerian residents.

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Community & SupportLondon

Nigerian Community Greenwich CIC

Greenwich · Regular drop-ins

Grassroots support hub for Nigerians navigating UK life.

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Community & SupportLondon

Enfield Caribbean Association

Enfield · Ongoing

Small charity with a big heart supporting Caribbean elders and families.

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Community & AdvocacyLondon

British Caribbean Association

Westminster · Periodic events

Cross-party body championing UK–Caribbean friendship since 1958.

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Community & SupportLondon

Caribbean Social Forum (Tramshed)

Woolwich (SE18) · Weekly (Thu)

Windrush-generation elders gathering for company and craic.

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Cultural & HeritageLondon

WIFFA UK

London-wide · Regular events

Caribbean family culture, tradition and support network.

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Professionals & NetworkingLondon

London Africa

Central London · Quarterly

UK's leading community of professionals investing/working in Africa.

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Professionals & NetworkingLondon

Jasiri Network

London · Regular socials

Bold, community-driven network uniting African/Caribbean professionals.

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EntrepreneursLondon

African Leadership Organization UK

London · Ongoing events

Afro-positive business networking and trade facilitation.

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Women's NetworkLondon

Nigerian Women in UK (NWIU)

UK-wide / London hub · Ongoing programmes

18,000-strong sisterhood for Nigerian women's careers and wellbeing.

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StudentsLondon

Nigerian Society, UCL

Bloomsbury · Termly

Naija pride hub for culture, education and entertainment.

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Community & AdvocacyManchester

Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN)

Greater Manchester · Ongoing + annual carol service

Health-equity charity leading with cultural insight.

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Community & SupportManchester

West Indian Sports & Social Club (WISSC)

Moss Side · Weekly

Windrush-generation self-help hub since 1953.

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Sports & SocialManchester

Abraham Moss Warriors

Cheetham/Crumpsall · Weekly sessions

Multicultural family sports club at the heart of North Manchester.

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Sports & SocialManchester

Dominoes Netball Club

Greater Manchester · Weekly training

Community netball club with big annual tournaments.

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Sports & SocialManchester

Manchester Rose F.C.

Manchester · Weekly training

Grassroots football club rooted in the Black community.

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Faith & FellowshipManchester

Jubilee Church Manchester (RCCG)

Manchester · Weekly (Sun/Wed)

Warm Pentecostal fellowship, part of RCCG's global family.

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Community & AdvocacyManchester

Ghana Union Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester · Ongoing

Long-standing (since 1945) welfare and advice body for Ghanaians.

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Professionals & NetworkingManchester

AfroSocial

Manchester · Monthly

Afro-twist networking for a growing creative/professional crowd.

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StudentsManchester

African & Caribbean Society — Union MMU

All Saints campus · Termly

Cultural home for Black students at Manchester Met.

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Women's NetworkBirmingham

Sisters of the City

Birmingham · Monthly meet-ups

Safe space for Black women to network, celebrate wins and heal.

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Women's NetworkBirmingham

National Black Women's Network (NBWN)

UK-wide (Birmingham-founded) · Ongoing programmes

Agenda-driven network empowering women of colour in business since 1999.

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Community & SupportBirmingham

Sandwell African Women Association (SAWA)

Sandwell · Weekly

Grassroots support for African refugee and migrant women.

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Professionals & NetworkingBirmingham

Social Nights for Birmingham's Black Professionals

Birmingham city centre · Monthly

Relaxed social nights to expand your Black professional circle.

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EntrepreneursBirmingham

Birmingham Black Business Conference

Digbeth (Legacy Centre) · Annual

High-energy conference for Black entrepreneurs to network and grow.

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Professionals & NetworkingBirmingham

Coding Black Females: Birmingham

Birmingham · Periodic

Supportive tech networking for Black women and non-binary coders.

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Cultural & HeritageLeeds

Leeds Caribbean & African Centre

Chapeltown · Ongoing

Historic heart of Leeds's Caribbean & African community.

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StudentsLeeds

African Caribbean Society — Leeds Beckett SU

Leeds Beckett campus · Termly

Culture-meets-fun crew for African/Caribbean-heritage students.

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StudentsLeeds

African-Caribbean Society — Leeds City College SU

Leeds City College · Termly

Belonging and cultural pride for college-age students.

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Community & AdvocacyLeeds

Ghana Union Bradford (West Yorkshire)

Bradford · Ongoing

Community-empowerment body for Ghanaians since 2010.

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Sports & SocialBristol

Bristol West Indian Phoenix CC

Bristol · Weekly (season)

50+ year-old cricket club merging Bristol's West Indian cricketing legacy.

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Faith & FellowshipBristol

RCCG Glory of God Parish Bristol

Bristol · Weekly

Lively Pentecostal fellowship with prayer, praise and bible study.

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Faith & FellowshipBristol

RCCG Power House Parish Bristol

Bristol · Weekly

Warm RCCG branch empowering people to live victoriously.

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Faith & FellowshipBristol

RCCG Overcomers House Bristol

Bristol · Weekly

Family church welcoming newcomers to the city.

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Faith & FellowshipBristol

New Covenant Church Bristol

Barton Hill · Weekly + monthly vigil

Nigerian-led congregation strong on scripture and vigil nights.

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Faith & FellowshipBristol

MFM Bristol

Bristol · Weekly

Deliverance-prayer-centred Nigerian-founded ministry branch.

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StudentsEdinburgh

African Caribbean Medical Society, Edinburgh

Edinburgh Med School · Termly

Peer network for African/Caribbean-heritage medical students.

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StudentsEdinburgh

African Caribbean Society — QMU

Musselburgh · Termly

Celebrates and educates on African/Caribbean cultures at QMU.

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