British Council Nigeria - Arts

British Council Nigeria - Arts The British Council is the United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities.
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Our work in arts
What we do
Our arts programmes are underpinned by research, focused on young people (18 – 35-year olds), and committed to:

Supporting the creation of new art and sharing this art to audiences both online and in person. Sharing skills and knowledge between creative communities in West Africa and the UK
Creating new connections between young people in West Africa and the UK. Our pr

ogrammes are delivered by partners (artists, arts professionals, arts organisations, collectives, hubs) who have the vision and understanding of their creative communities and are best placed to lead and tell the stories of their art sectors. With our partners, we stimulate new ways of connecting with and understanding each other through the arts. Through activities in Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and the UK

Got an idea for a UK–Nigeria creative partnership?The UK–Nigeria Season of Culture 2028 is inviting artists, organisatio...
17/08/2026

Got an idea for a UK–Nigeria creative partnership?

The UK–Nigeria Season of Culture 2028 is inviting artists, organisations, institutions and creative businesses to help shape an exciting programme of collaboration across both countries!

Join our Expression of Interest (EOI) Clarification Call to learn more about the opportunity, ask questions and find out how to submit your idea. The session will cover:

○ An explanation of the Season's background
○ The five focus areas that shape all programming
○ Types of activity and partnership we are looking for
○ Guides on how to structure a response, and what happens after you submit.
○ Any questions you might have

We welcome organisations and individuals from both countries, across all art forms including music, film, visual arts, literature, fashion, design, performing arts, heritage, and digital.

Unsure whether your practice is in scope? This is the right place to ask.

📅17 August 2026
🕒11:00 WAT

🔗Register: https://ow.ly/ZuJf50ZAk7l

Every film starts with a story. Meet the seven writers behind ours. As part of Film Lab Africa 2, seven writers are deve...
12/08/2026

Every film starts with a story. Meet the seven writers behind ours.

As part of Film Lab Africa 2, seven writers are developing original stories while gaining practical experience of what it takes to move from a script to production.

Working alongside their producer partners, they are refining ideas, making creative decisions, and learning through collaboration.

These are the writers bringing their perspectives, experiences, and voices to the Film Lab Africa 2.

Over the next few weeks, you'll get to know them and the stories they are developing.



EbonyLife Creative Academy

The Creative DNA Exhibition and Catwalk Showcase bring together the creativity, craftsmanship and collaborations develop...
11/08/2026

The Creative DNA Exhibition and Catwalk Showcase bring together the creativity, craftsmanship and collaborations developed throughout the programme. More than a runway, they provide an opportunity for this year's designers to present their collections to industry, engage new audiences and contribute to the growing global conversation around African fashion.

Join us to explore the exhibition and discover this year's designers as they present their latest collections at the showcase.

📍 8 Northumberland Avenue, London

Date: 23–24 August

Register to attend: https://ow.ly/s4sp50Zy3AT

Join Africa Fashion Week London and the British Council for a full day of inspiring conversations exploring the future o...
10/08/2026

Join Africa Fashion Week London and the British Council for a full day of inspiring conversations exploring the future of African fashion, creativity, education and global collaboration.

The Panel Talks programme brings together leading voices from across the fashion and creative industries to share ideas, spark dialogue and explore the trends shaping the sector.

Location: British Council Offices, Stratford

Tuesday 18 August | 11:30

Register to attend: https://ow.ly/53RE50Zy22n

What does it take to nurture the next generation of creative talent?Join us for the Creative DNA x Studio Smithfield pan...
10/08/2026

What does it take to nurture the next generation of creative talent?

Join us for the Creative DNA x Studio Smithfield panel at Africa Fashion Week London, where the British Council and Studio Smithfield, alongside leading designers come together to explore how mentorship, creative exchange and international collaboration are supporting emerging fashion talent to grow, innovate and build sustainable careers.

📍 British Council Offices, Stratford

Tuesday 18 August | 11:30

Register to attend: https://ow.ly/RgQ350Zy0VN

For Showcase and Exhibition: https://ow.ly/hn3W50Zy0VO


Paul Smith’s Foundation

The next chapter of Film Lab Africa II Phase 2 is underway.Following the announcement of the 14 filmmakers progressing t...
10/08/2026

The next chapter of Film Lab Africa II Phase 2 is underway.

Following the announcement of the 14 filmmakers progressing to the production cohort, the next stage of their journey begins through Film Lab Africa, a British Council programme creating opportunities for emerging filmmakers to develop their craft, build industry experience and strengthen creative connections.

Seven writers and seven producers are now working in teams to develop and produce seven original short films as part of an anthology, taking their ideas from script to screen while gaining practical production experience.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll share more from the filmmakers themselves, their collaborations, creative journeys and the stories taking shape through the programme.


EbonyLife Creative Academy

This is the final opportunity to apply for the Connections Through Culture grants to support new creative collaborations...
10/08/2026

This is the final opportunity to apply for the Connections Through Culture grants to support new creative collaborations between the UK and countries worldwide.

The application window is closing soon for projects across all eligible countries. Don’t miss your opportunity to kick-start your international collaboration.

💰 Funding: £5,000 to £10,000 per collaboration

📅 Deadline: 12 August 2026, 23:59 BST

Apply now: https://ow.ly/okJJ50Zy0mE

📷 Destination Earth Cellule Studio, New Zealand. Credit: Cellule Studio

Cultural organisations, creative professionals and artists in the UK and Nigeria are invited to help shape the UK/Nigeri...
04/08/2026

Cultural organisations, creative professionals and artists in the UK and Nigeria are invited to help shape the UK/Nigeria Season of Culture 2028, a major bilateral programme celebrating artistic exchange, collaboration and long-term partnerships.

We're seeking expressions of interest for projects that build creative connections between the two countries, across any art form. Ideas could include exhibitions, residencies, delegations, policy initiatives, training programmes or creative collaborations.

At this stage, we're seeking to understand interest and whether you already have partners in Nigeria. There will be a grant-awarding stage this autumn, and we hope, also in 2027, the parameters of which will be determined by the quality and quantity of responses to the first stage.

For more details, visit https://www.britishcouncil.org.ng/programmes/arts/uk-nigeria-season-culture-2028.



Photo credit: Lagos Riddim performance by Ennovate Dance House, Lagos, Nigeria, during the Creative Economy Week Nigeria programme 2025.

We are proud to be part of . Having participated in the Summit over the past three years, we continue to strengthen our...
21/07/2026

We are proud to be part of . Having participated in the Summit over the past three years, we continue to strengthen our engagement with stakeholders across government, development, education, culture and the wider social impact ecosystem.
This year's theme, "Financing for Development: Building Resilience and Transforming Emerging Economies," provides an important platform to explore collaborative solutions, strengthen partnerships and drive sustainable social impact across Africa.

We look forward to contributing to discussions across our cultural engagement portfolio, including the role of education and the creative economy in shaping a more resilient future.

Learn more: theimpactsummit.org

Our Connections Through Culture grants have brought to life incredible new collaborations between the UK and countries w...
14/07/2026

Our Connections Through Culture grants have brought to life incredible new collaborations between the UK and countries worldwide.

Take a look at ‘No. 60’, a unique project rooted in a powerful international connection between the internationally acclaimed Pichet Klunchun Dance Company from Thailand who collaborated with the UK's The Place, bringing a new contemporary performance to London. The partnership bridged tradition and innovation by stripping classical Thai Khon dance of its traditional masks and costumes, with transforming a 700-year-old system into six new rational movement principles for audiences in the UK.

Don’t miss your opportunity to connect with international partners. Apply now for our latest round of global arts grants.

💰 Funding: £5,000 to £10,000 per collaboration

📅 Deadline: 12 August 2026, 23:59 BST

👉 Apply here: https://ow.ly/X06m50Znirb

📷 The Place + Pichet Klunchun Dance Company, Thailand. Credit: PKDC

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