RAS 120th Anniversary Celebration: Creative Africa
Location:
Aqua Shard
Level 31, The Shard
31 St Thomas Street
London
SE1 9SG
United Kingdom
Admission:
Early Bird Non-Member tickets start from £175 (plus applicable booking fee), with a range of corporate tables and sponsorship opportunities available.

The Royal African Society is marking its 120th Anniversary with a celebration of Creative Africa.
On the 2nd of November, you are invited to a celebration of African entertainment, film, fashion, food and music honouring the wealth of African creative talent on the continent, in the UK, and worldwide.
This year, in commemoration of our 120th anniversary, we are delighted to host Creative Africa – a celebration to be held at the outstanding Aqua Shard. Our guests can expect the best African cuisine, and fashion from some of the most prominent African designers Ozwald Boateng, Alphadi Sidahmed Seidnaly and Maison Artc, high calibre musical performances, including from Chineke! and Osibisa, and an exclusive auction of contemporary African artworks and other items by Sotheby’s.
The event will support the work we do to promote African voices and creativity, especially through our Film Africa and Africa Writes festivals, our educational and journalistic training programmes and our advocacy on policy & business issues, highlighting the importance of innovation and communication in creating a flourishing future for all Africans on the continent and in the diaspora.
Non-Member Early Bird ticket prices start from £175 (plus applicable booking fee), with a range of corporate tables and sponsorship opportunities available.
TICKETS AVAILABLE:
EARLY BIRD Sales end on 30 Sep 2022, limited availability
RAS Member Early Bird – £120.00 + £9.95 Fee. These tickets are strictly for RAS members only. Become a member and access a range of benefits at the society. To become a member, please follow this link.
Non-Member Early Bird – £175.00 + £14.24 Fee. These tickets are available for all the guests that have pre-registered their interest and include a one-year RAS Arts and Culture membership.
STANDARD TICKET Available from 30 Sep 2022
RAS Member Standard – £175.00 + £14.24 Fee. These tickets are strictly for RAS members only. Become a member and access a range of benefits at the society. To become a member, please follow this link.
Non-Member Standard – £200.00 + £16.19 Fee. These tickets are available to the general public.
CORPORATE TABLES
A small number of Corporate tables are available at this prestigious evening at the cost of £2,500 Exc. VAT. The Corporate tables mean you and up to 5 of your guests can enjoy all performances, food, and goodybags. Your table will include a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and the events programme will include messages of thanks to all corporate supporters. For more information, please contact ras_corporate@soas.ac.uk
Photo credit: Kelechi Amadi-Obi