In partnership with The Africa Centre, this special LGBT+ History Month programme is dedicated to celebrating and amplifying the voices, talent, and experiences of Black LGBTQ+ people.
With a series of culturally immersive events, including film screenings, panel discussions, and creative workshops, FUBU creates a space for connection, expression, and community empowerment, where members can explore the intersections of Blackness and queerness, embrace shared heritage, and promote understanding and solidarity across both identities.
Read on to find out what events are coming up in our programme at The Africa Centre.
Note: All events listed are for Black LGBTQ+ people only.
Queer Kizomba 6-Week Course
Following the successful 6-week progressive course at the Centre, Queer Kizomba returns for another 6-week takeover in Southwark!
This special series offers a welcoming space to explore the beautiful rhythms and sensual movements of Kizomba, reimagined through a queer and inclusive lens, all while learning the fundamentals of this Angolan dance style and music genre, from its signature steps to its cultural significance.
When: Every Wednesday from 5 February to Wednesday 12 March, plus Friday 14 March
Time: 7-10pm
Tickets: Solidarity (£50), standard (£40), concession (£30) or pay what you can
Book: Via Eventbrite
Love, Loss and Identity – Exploring Black Queer Narratives

We invite Like Water Like Sea author, Olumide Popoola, for an in-conversation with Troy Onyango as they delve deeper into her new book with an open Q&A to the audience at the end.
This powerful novel explores themes of mental health, self-discovery, sexuality, love, and complex family dynamics.
Date: Saturday 8 February
Time: 3-5pm
Tickets: Free
Book: Via Eventbrite
Writing Club for Black LGBTQ+ Writers
Aude Konan, an award-winning novelist and screenwriter, returns for another writing session aimed to create a space where you can tap into their creativity, try new ideas, find inspiration with unique and thought-provoking writing prompts, and get the advice you need to move forward in your creative writing practice.
This session is open to all writers of African or Caribbean descent, regardless of experience or age.
Date: Saturday 15 February
Time: 3-5pm
Tickets: Free
Book: Via Eventbrite
Queer Film Club: Moments That Shaped Black LGBTQ+ Britain Writing Club for Black LGBTQ+ Writers
A film screening of one of Topher Campbell’s documentaries, an acclaimed filmmaker and activist, exploring the rich history and pivotal milestones of Black LGBTQ+ communities in Britain.
The event includes a panel talk following the screening where artists, activists and cultural historians, including Campbell himself, discuss the profound impact of these events and the importance of archiving our own histories.
Date: Saturday 15 February
Time: 5-7pm
Tickets: Free
Book: Via Eventbrite
Exploring African and Diasporic Queer Archiving (online)
An online event and discussion highlighting Queer African archives and heritage projects led by practitioners who research and document LGBTQ+ histories on the continent.
Speakers include Awo Dufie, and the archives Arquivo de Identidade Angolana and Kyky Archives, respectively.
Date: Saturday 27 February
Time: 6-8pm
Tickets: Free
Book: Via Eventbrite
Roots n’ Rhythms
Info TBC.
Date: Friday
Time: 6-8pm
Tickets: Free
Book: TBA
Keep an eye out on this page for updates to the programme and on our socials.