The name “mãe africa” is a play on words inspired by the afro-brazilian diaspora. “mãe” is Portuguese for mother but pronounced “my”. Thus, “mother africa”.
our story
Mãe Africa Development Organization is a non-profit cultural enterprise effecting specially curated “nomadic” styled exhibitions which showcase the diversity of African cultural landscape and history mainly through art. Its objectives are broadly centered on African development with explicit focus on the conservation, safeguarding and promotion of heritage and cultural expressions in all their forms.
our mission
Mãe Africa works to conserve and protect Africa’s cultural heritage and history, and support social and economic development through creative industries.
history timeline
2006
Mãe Africa is conceptualized by Mãe Preta, after writing this article.
2014
Incorporated in Nigeria in February.
2019
Mãe Africa becomes operational and holds its first-ever event in London from November 29 to 01 December.
2020
‘SCARRED’ tour is postponed to 2021