The African Futures Institute is the brainchild of Professor Lesley Lokko OBE. It began life in 2021 in Accra, Ghana as a new model for architectural education centred on three areas: teaching, research and public events. Since then, it has branched into new territories including curatorial practice, exhibitions, and publishing. After the success of the Venice Architecture Biennale, involving its curatorial, research and administrative teams, the African Futures Institute is now committed to developing new forms of teaching through its new and innovative Nomadic African Studio.

Our inaugural Studio was held in Fez, Morocco, on 18 July – 15 August, 2025. Follow our Instagram for the latest news and updates from the programme, and stay tuned for the launch of the Nomadic African Studio archive, coming soon!