African Neighbourhoods

Peckham and Elephant & Castle

These areas are synonymous with West African culture, particularly Nigerian. You'll find yams, dried and fresh fish, pawpaw, plantain, maize, dried and hot pepper sauces piled high in Peckham High Street's shops, at the Elephant Shopping Centre and on over 30 stalls between Rye Lane and Choumert Grove. Plus there's a wealth of African textiles at the indoor market in Rye Lane (open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm).
Transport: Peckham Rye Rail / Elephant & Castle Tube

Tottenham

Tottenham's West Green Road at the bottom end of Tottenham High Road has its own very particular character, driven by the local African and Caribbean population. A cluster of specialist hairdressers and eateries sit cheek by jowl along the West Green Road.
Transport: Seven Sisters Tube

Leytonstone

Since the mid-1990s, many people from Kenya have come to London to study. As a result, Kenyan nightclubs like Club Desire and Lincoln's have sprung up and brought with them a loyal following of Kenyans, Zimbabweans and Tanzanians. Come here for traditional and contemporary African music.
Transport: Leyton and Leytonstone Tube

Dalston and Hackney

Dalston and Hackney are 2 of the most multicultural areas of London, with sizeable African communities. Ridley Road Market in Dalston bursts with African food, knick-knacks and textiles while Hackney's Mare Street boasts the famous Hackney Empire, a venue committed to a wide range of comedy and theatre that reflects the area's diversity.
Transport: Dalston rail / Hackney Central, Hackney Downs and London Fields rail