Africa House Launches in Lagos with “South Meets West” Pop Up

After the successful soft launch of Africa House in London, the nomadic members club most recently brought its vibrant ‘South Meets West’ pop-up to Alara in Lagos for a week celebrating collaboration and connection.

In partnership with Platoon, Audiomack, and 818 Tequila, this Lagos edition marked another milestone, blending music, art, and community in the heart of one of Africa’s creative capitals. The Lagos pop-up included a week-long programme of music, dialogue, and cultural exchange. Anchored by a writing camp, industry panel, and live showcase, ‘South Meets West’ highlighted the collaborative spirit driving Africa’s creative industries forward.

Hosted at Mavin Creative Studios, the four-day writing camp curated by Africa Creative Agency brought together top producers, songwriters, and vocalists from across the continent and diaspora, where more than 30 new songs were created — alongside invaluable relationships among the artists who took part.

Following the writing camp was the panel discussion and brunch, where guests began the day with a welcome drink and a guided tour of Alara’s current exhibition, offering context to Art X Lagos’ 10th anniversary celebration. The programme continued with a family-style canape brunch followed by a lively panel discussion featuring leading voices from across Africa’s creative industries, including visual artist and founder of The Manor, Trevor Stuurman; Audiomack vice-president Charlotte Bwana; Platoon creative producer Chloe Turner; Tilewa Yussef from Alara’s special projects team; and Meji Meji CEO and founder, Tolu Oje.

The pop-up concluded with a mixer and live music showcase at the iconic Alara, featuring performances by some of the continent’s most promising talent, including Nanette, Maestro, and DJ Lag from South Africa, alongside Nigeria’s Sixseven, Rigo Kamp, and Kraezy. The event perfectly encapsulated the energy, diversity, and creative power driving Africa’s cultural scene forward.

As Africa House continues to expand its footprint around the world, it remains committed to amplifying the voices, artistry, and innovation that define the new era of African excellence. The next stop promises to be just as electric, proving that wherever Africa House goes, culture follows.

The Afro-centric members club is set to take over Cape Town in January with a multi-day activation where guests will be treated to a little bit of everything, depending on when they choose to attend — ranging from supper clubs and exhibitions to sunset sessions and after-hours kickbacks.