With the African Cup of Nations finally here, London’s football and African communities get ready to watch the tournament on some of the largest platforms in recent years. So we’ve scoured through South London and found some of the best afro-centric shops on display today.
Roya Textiles
180 Rye Lane, Peckham, SE15 4NF
Roya textiles is an independent textile and fabric shop with a vast range of fabrics and textiles that are bound to grab your attention. From an array of colours, pattern, texture and shapes, the perfect textile is waiting to be found. Whether you’re making a dashiki or kaftan, your ideal colour and style can be found at Roya Textiles. Don’t forget to bring your South London Club Card to get 10% off.
Agnes Creations
Greenwich Market - Weekends
Agnes Creations is an independent art and jewellery business owned by Agnes Asselin. The artist and designer have always loved African art. When she discovered African fabrics, she developed a passion for their vibrant colours and imaginative patterns. With African patterns, she creates original pictures and fashion accessories. Visit her Etsy store and bring your South London Club Card and get 15% off.
Greenwich Cutty Sark SE10 - Giclée Art Print
I'm Not Perfect But I'm From Peckham Mug
Lit African Cuisine by Zee
134A New Cross RD. London SE14 5BA
Lit African Cuisine is a newly opened, exquisite African restaurant on New Cross Road serving West African & Caribbean dishes with a Western twist.
Behind the modest exterior of this small restaurant is a head chef who’s cooking skills attracted his cousins to join and open the restaurant. Their blend of seasonal produce and priority to customer feedback leads to an evolving menu that changes daily. Customers can expect the unexpected as you’ll never know what to expect on the menu.
Kizomba Addiction
Kizomba Addiction is an exciting Kizomba dance class held in multiple venues across South London. Thanks to a contingent of Portuguese-speaking African nations here in South London, Kizomba Addiction is host to some of the biggest weekly Kinzomba parties in London. The classes and parties are attended by a diverse mix of people, backgrounds and cultures who indulge in the romantic dance form that is Kinzomba. Be sure to check their website for information on how to get involved. With your South London Club Card, you get 10% off entry.
New Cross SE14 - Giclée Art Print
Brixton Born and Bread Unisex T-Shirt
Suya and Lobster
4 Deptford Broadway, London, SE8 4PA
In the heart of Deptford, Suya and Lobster, founded 2015, continues to serve the tastiest Nigerian food with a seafood twist. They pride themselves on delivering great customer service and delicious food, bursting with flavour, spice and tradition.
The Wayfairer
55 Broadway Market, 41 Tooting High Street SW17 0RJ
The Wayfairer is an independent ornament shop. Specialising in stone and wooden sculptures of African influence, Kwame (AKA The Wayfairer) is the go-to man for cultural sculptors and ornaments. To say that The Wayfairer’s collection is simply ‘African ornaments’ does not do it justice. His collection of ornaments and artefacts are sourced from across the world. Check out his shop and use your South London Club Card and get 10% off purchases over £10.
Deptford Anchor SE8 - Giclée Art Print
I Heart Tooting Mug
Pempamsie: Art and Wellbeing Shop
102 Brixton Hill, London SW2 1AH
Pempamsie is a holistic health, wellbeing and culture hub on Brixton Hill.
Pempamsie, which means ‘unity is strength’, has been trading in Brixton for 19 years. Their mission is simply to unite the broader African community in South London. With a keen eye on quality products and a distaste for the dominant UK approach of making products in-accessible to low-income families, everything they stock is hand-picked, ethically sourced and reasonably priced. With your South London Club Card, you get 10% off.
Kazeem The Tomb Raider
Unit 14 Merton Abbey Mills, Colliers Wood, SW19 2RD
Kazeem The Tomb Raider is an independent ornaments and artefacts trader. Travelling the world, immersing themselves in the local cultures and customs and keeping an eye out for incredible ornaments has allowed the team at Kazeem the Tomb Raider to pull some of the most stunning handmade artifacts from Africa and across the globe. The team also offers a bespoke sourcing service, where they’ll work with you to find the artefact of your dreams. You can get 10% off with your South London Club Card.
Brixton Typography Giclée Art Print
Straight Outta Wimbledon Hoodie
Spicy Affair
162 - 164 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6BB
The Spicy Affair is an authentic Ghanaian restaurant that’s been serving the UK community for 5 years. They strive to provide a dining experience to satisfy the modern discerning diner served in stylish and contemporary surroundings.
The self-proclaimed kingpins of African and Caribbean Dishes bring a melt-in-your-mouth variety and a great taste of food and desert. They strive to build a sound relationship with valued customers who look to us for consistent quality, value, and service. Their staff continues to be the best qualified and equipped workforce in Croydon-London.
Croydon Clock Tower And Town Hall CR0 - Giclée Art Print
Croydon is Where The Heart Is Mug
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