About our arts work in Sub-Saharan Africa
The British Council's Arts programme in Sub-Saharan Africa supports the growth of sustainable creative sectors by fostering collaboration and building capacity among creative professionals and policymakers.
We work closely with local partners—including artists, organisations, and hubs—to shape impactful programmes that drive innovation, mutual understanding, and economic prosperity. Our arts work in the region spans 11 countries: Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
Our focus is on Fashion, Film, Music, Literature and Cultural Heritage, Visual Arts, and Creative Technology. Through cross-cultural learning opportunities, training programmes, grant funding, research and policy engagement, and other resources, we support creatives in the region to access new markets, develop essential skills, and share their stories globally.
Festival Connect Fund
The Festival Connect Fund enables festival collaboration between Sub-Saharan Africa and the UK, supporting festival organisers and managers with funding, skills, network building and knowledge to enhance festival management and ensure scalability and sustainability.
SoCreative eLearning programme
Sharpen your skills with our free and self-paced e-learning creative economy courses for aspiring and early-stage young African entrepreneurs.
Projects
Learn more about our latest work in Sub-Saharan Africa
Opportunities
Browse our current opportunities for artists and creative industry professionals, practitioners and organisations in the UK and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Resources
Explore our latest resources for arts professionals and organisations in the UK and Sub-Saharan Africa, including research, guides, toolkits and reports.
