About US
Learn history. Make cool things. Lead the next wave of Afrocentric innovation.
ABOUT US
Afro Industrial Institute is a community-rooted initiative empowering Africans and the African diaspora to connect with their history, develop industrial skills, and celebrate creativity through African-coded design.
We believe that remembering our past is key to engineering a better future—through education, hands-on innovation, and cultural expression.
“We’re a pioneering a global home for Africans and their descendants to learn, build, and thrive—together..”
Kayode Oseni
CEO & Co-founder @Afro Industrial Institute
Our Core Values that Drive Everything We Do
Heritage First
We honor the rich and diverse history of Africa as the foundation of everything we build. Our past is not forgotten—it powers our future.
Innovation Through Culture
We fuse ancestral wisdom with modern technology to spark new ideas, new tools, and new industries that reflect African excellence.
Empowerment Through Education
Knowledge is freedom. We provide accessible, hands-on learning that equips our community to create, lead, and thrive.
Creativity as Resistance
Art, design, and self-expression are tools for liberation. We champion Afrocentric creativity as a way to reclaim identity and inspire change.
Global Unity in the Diaspora
We are stronger together. We connect Africans and African descendants worldwide through shared learning, storytelling, and collective action.
Sustainability & Responsibility
We design with purpose—using eco-conscious practices and community-based ethics to ensure a legacy that lasts for generations.
Mission Statement
To empower Africans and people of African descent worldwide by reconnecting them with their cultural roots, fostering industrial innovation, and celebrating Afrocentric creativity through education, technology, and design.
We build a future grounded in ancestral knowledge, equipping our communities with tools to create, learn, and thrive in modern industries while preserving and elevating African cultural identity.
Vision Statement
To be the leading global institute where African heritage meets industrial progress—bridging past and future through a unified platform for learning, making, and cultural expression.
We envision a world where African-inspired innovation transforms communities, industries, and narratives—empowering generations to shape the future with pride, purpose, and cultural integrity.