Wherever you go in the world, there’s a good chance you’ll find a piece of home waiting for you. For Africans living in the diaspora—whether you moved for school, work, family, or opportunity—connecting with like-minded people can be a powerful way to maintain cultural identity, find community, and tap into a shared sense of purpose. Fortunately, African diaspora communities exist across the globe, offering spaces to network, celebrate culture, and even do business.

In this guide, we explore vibrant African diaspora communities around the world and offer tips on how to find them, participate meaningfully, and stay connected to your heritage.

Why Connect with African Diaspora Communities?

Staying connected to your roots while living abroad isn’t just about attending cultural events or speaking your native language—it’s about fostering belonging, gaining access to support systems, and building networks that can support personal and professional growth.

Key benefits include:

• Cultural Preservation: Learn and celebrate traditional practices, languages, and festivals.
  
• Professional Networking: Connect with African professionals, entrepreneurs, and students abroad.
  
• Support Systems: Find emotional, spiritual, and financial support from people with shared experiences.
  
• Business Opportunities: Access markets, partners, and consumers within trusted community networks.
  
  

Top Diaspora Communities & Groups by Region

Here are some established communities and groups that Africans in the diaspora can explore:

1. United States

• African Diaspora Network (ADN) – www.africandiasporanetwork.org: A platform for African entrepreneurs, academics, and changemakers in the U.S.
  
  
• African Student Associations (ASAs) – Found in most universities, these student-led bodies celebrate African culture and provide peer support.
  
  
• African Cultural Alliance of North America (ACANA) – A community organization in Philadelphia providing services to African and Caribbean immigrants.
  
  

2. United Kingdom

• AFFORD (African Foundation for Development) – www.afford-uk.org: Promotes African-led economic development through diaspora engagement.
  
  
• Black Cultural Archives (BCA) – A UK-based archive celebrating the history of African and Caribbean people in Britain.
  
  
• Nigerian Diaspora Direct Investment Summit (NDDIS) – Connects Nigerian professionals and businesspeople in the UK with opportunities back home.
  
  

3. Canada

• African Canadian Association of Ottawa (ACAO) – Supports Africans across the Ottawa region with cultural programs and economic development.
  
  
• African Diaspora Youth Network (ADYN) – Empowers youth of African descent in Canada through advocacy and leadership programs.
  
  

4. Europe (Germany, France, Netherlands)

• African Diaspora Youth Forum in Europe (ADYFE) – www.adyfe.eu: Encourages youth entrepreneurship and innovation among Africans in Europe.
  
  
• Pan African Women Empowerment Network (PAWEN) – Connects African women in Europe to leadership, business, and cultural opportunities.
  
  

5. Global

• Africans in the Diaspora (AiD) – www.aidforafrica.org: A platform that channels resources from Africans abroad into impactful programs back home.
  
  
• Moja App – A social networking app for Africans in the diaspora to find events, groups, and connections based on location and culture.
  
  

How to Find and Join Diaspora Communities

You don’t need to wait for a special invite—here are simple ways to start connecting:

1. Search on Social Media

Platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Meetup have groups for African professionals, entrepreneurs, and cultural communities. Use keywords like “Nigerians in [city]” or “African professionals [country]”.

2. Attend African Cultural Events

From Nigerian Independence Day parties to Afrobeat concerts and African film festivals, events are great ways to meet people. Websites like Eventbrite and local university calendars often list them.Afriex also sponsors a variety of events that connect Africans in the Diaspora. Follow us on Instagram.com/afriexapp to stay updated on the latest Events.

3. Join Religious or Faith-Based Communities

Churches, mosques, and spiritual centers often have strong African diaspora congregations that serve as powerful community anchors.

4. Volunteer or Collaborate

Organizations like Habitat for Humanity, Doctors Without Borders, and diaspora-led NGOs offer opportunities to connect through service.

5. Explore Professional Networks

Platforms like Afriex.com , which facilitate money transfers and connections for Africans abroad, often have communities and events you can tap into for both financial and social empowerment.

Being African in the diaspora doesn’t mean leaving your culture behind—it means expanding it. By joining diaspora communities and groups, you not only reconnect with your roots but also build a network that can elevate your experience abroad—socially, professionally, and spiritually. Wherever you are in the world, your African identity travels with you. All you have to do is plug in!