Preserving African Memory, One Story at a Time.

Afrikive is a youth-led multimedia initiative dedicated to preserving African familial and youth histories across the continent and the diaspora through digital curation.

WHAT IS AFRIKIVE?

Afrikive is a youth-led multimedia initiative dedicated to preserving African familial and youth histories across the continent and the diaspora through digital curation.

By collecting and curating oral histories, photographs, videos, and other cultural artifacts, Afrikive seeks to preserve the intimate, intergenerational stories that shape African identities. By bridging memory and media, the platform offers a living archive that honors the past, reflects our present, and inspires future generations.

VISION STATEMENT

To become the leading youth-powered digital archive of African memory – bridging generations, empowering cultural ownership, and transforming how African stories are told, shared, and remembered globally.

MISSION STATEMENT

Afrikive is committed to preserving and celebrating African familial and youth histories through accessible, multimedia storytelling. We digitally archive oral narratives, photographs, videos, and cultural artifacts from across the continent and diaspora, ensuring that the diverse and nuanced legacies of African communities are remembered, honored, and passed down through generations.

WHY AFRIKIVE MATTERS

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Youth-Driven: Afrikive is powered by young Africans committed to capturing stories through an authentic, Afrocentric lens.
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Credible Storytelling: We work with proven sources, including families, elders, and local historians, to ensure accuracy and respect for each narrative.
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Deeply touching: Afrikive goes beyond surface-level portrayals, documenting the nuances of heritage, memory, and identity.
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Preservation with Purpose: We are creating a digital archive that honors ancestral knowledge while inspiring future generations.

Meet the Team

Our dynamic, diverse team of content curators, researchers, project managers, developers, and outreach leaders collaborates across borders to bridge memory and media. Each member contributes a unique perspective and passion for cultural preservation.