Hosted by Camden activist Athian Akec, this special event welcomes Dr Akyaaba Addai-Sebo — journalist, Pan-Africanist, and founder of the UK’s Black History Month — for a powerful exploration of radical social activism rooted in Camden.
The talk will shine a spotlight on the influential work of key Pan-Africanists who lived and organised in Camden between the 1920s and 1960s, including George Padmore, Amy Ashwood Garvey, C.L.R. James, and Kwame Nkrumah. Their ideas, strategies, and solidarity movements helped shape the political landscape both in Britain and across the world.
Central to the discussion is the enduring legacy of the Fifth Pan-African Congress, held in Manchester in 1945 and organised by Camden’s own Pan-Africanists. This landmark gathering became a turning point in the global struggle for African independence, galvanising future leaders and cementing Britain’s role as a hub of anti-colonial activism.
Dr Addai-Sebo, in conversation with guest panelists, will reflect on how these histories continue to inspire present-day movements for justice, equality, and liberation. By connecting past struggles with contemporary activism, the event highlights Camden’s unique place in the story of Pan-African resistance.
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