AWIPrinceton

The Africa World Initiative is a center located in Princeton University.

09/02/2026

The inaugural Mpala Artists and Writers Residency Fellows Frank Njugi and Liz Kobusinge

09/01/2026

The AWI Lunch Seminars begin 9/18/2026 in 243 Corwin Hall.

07/19/2026

The Africa Innovation Council, in partnership with Princeton University’s Africa World Initiative (AWI), launches its flagship webinar series with a timely discussion on one of the continent’s most consequential questions: Why has Africa, despite decades of innovation policies, scientific advancement, and entrepreneurial growth, not yet transformed knowledge into industry at scale? Speakers: H.E. Prof. Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Jean-Philbert Nsengimana Prof. Brando Okolo Head, Prof. Chika Okeke-Agulu Director, Moderator Sheena Raikundalia. Link in bio

05/28/2026

The fifth Princeton Africa Alumni Reunion was filled with great food, good vibes, amazing music, and a next level dance off.

05/21/2026

Princeton Africa Alumni Reunion- May 21st, 4pm on the LAS lawn. Food, beverages, music, and SWAG!

05/08/2026

Should Museums Repatriate Cultural Artifacts? For centuries, major museums in Europe and the U.S. built their collections during eras of empire, conquest, and unequal power. Today, many institutions face growing pressure to return artifacts acquired through colonial rule, war, or coercion. From the Benin Bronzes to the Parthenon Marbles and Indigenous objects, should museums repatriate cultural treasures—and is restitution the best way to confront how these collections were built? https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bFbeC7Pmm7l89ROSx8bYa

05/04/2026

AWI Director Chika Okeke-Agulu receives Princeton University’s Howard T. Behrman Award for Distinguished Achievement in the Humanities.

04/21/2026

Princeton Africa Alumni Reunion 2026 is here!! 🔥
We’re bringing the energies, memories and entire community together 🌍
Join the Africa World Institute for an unforgettable evening celebrating the amazing Princeton alumni network connected to Africa!

📍Louis A. Simpson Lawn
🗓️ May 21, 2026
⏰ 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Be there or be square ✨

04/06/2026

Patrice Nganang signs copies of his latest novel Scale Boy: An African Childhood after a reading and conversation with Eddie Glaude Jr.

04/02/2026

Scale Boy: An African Childhood. Book Launch and Conversation With Patrice Nganang and Eddie Glaude Jr.

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