Africa Initiative

Student Clubs

Student Clubs

On-campus student organizations for students of African-heritage or with an interest in Africa.

  1. African Students' Association (AfriSA)

    AfriSA aims to unite the African community and those interested in the African continent at Brown University to celebrate diverse identities. AfriSA engages the campus in learning about the diverse cultures, histories, and issues pertaining to the continent through educational, cultural, and social activities. We organize major events like an Annual Spring Culture show, mixers, speaker series, and collaborate with other cultural student groups to hold inclusive social events.

  2. Nigerian Students' Association 

    Brown’s Nigerian Student Association (NSA) is an organization that is open to all students. Its roots are traced back to its creation in 2020 to provide a space for the vast population of the Black community here at Brown that Nigerians form, whether international or American-Nigerian. NSA hosts an ANNUAL OWAMBE Celebration. A celebration of life, an Owambe, in Nigerian culture, usually marks a milestone – a baby naming, wedding, 50th birthday, or even a funeral.

  3. Ghanaian Students' Association 

    The Ghanaian Students Union is a group of Ghanaian students whose aim is to cultivate a safe, communal space to celebrate Ghanaian cultures, heritages, histories, and diverse identities for all those who are interested. Through cultural events, general body meetings, and group dialogues, GSU will provide opportunities for students to discuss important issues and everyday topics related to Ghana and the diaspora. 

  4. Eritrean and Ethiopian Student's Association

    The Brown Ethiopian Eritrean Student Association (BEESA) is a student-led organization dedicated to celebrating, uplifting, and uniting students of Ethiopian and Eritrean heritage at Brown University. Through cultural events, community-building activities, and educational programming, BEESA fosters a strong sense of belonging while promoting awareness of the diverse histories, traditions, and contemporary issues facing the Horn of Africa. Open to all students, BEESA serves as a vibrant space for cultural exchange, dialogue, and solidarity on campus.

  5. OJA! Modern African Dance

    OJA! Modern African Dance is a student-led team that celebrates the vibrancy of African culture through high-energy performances rooted in modern Afrobeat and other contemporary styles from the African diaspora. Open to all Brown students, OJA! fosters creativity, collaboration, and cultural expression through dance.