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The Africa Centre

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The Africa Centre in Southwark stands as a modern sanctuary for African culture, but its roots are tied to a humble building in Covent Garden. In 1962, the Catholic Church gifted a former tomato warehouse on King Street to the people of Africa, establishing a permanent, neutral ground for newly independent nations to meet and organize. This Covent Garden site served for decades as a vital hub for political and cultural exchange, eventually becoming a legendary venue for artists, activists, and intellectuals from across the continent.

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