Our Initiatives
Through critical thinking programmes, conversations, and knowledge-sharing platforms, our initiatives cultivate communities for the repositioning of African knowledge as intelligence for modern solutions.
Lantern Labs
Lantern equips young Africans with the analytical tools to navigate complexity within the contexts in which they operate. Through critical thinking and design thinking workshops, participants develop rigorous thinking skills that integrate universal principles with local realities.
2026 Lantern sessions are coming. Join our mailing list for programme updates and registration details.
Need a tailored programme? We design custom Lantern workshops for institutions and organizations.
Mangrove Sessions
Alternating monthly between film screenings and book club discussions, Mangrove creates contemplative spaces for cultural engagement. Through select films and guided literary conversations, we explore narratives that challenge assumptions and deepen understanding of African experiences situated within our globalized world.
To register for the next Mangrove Session.
INDIGO Community
INDIGO serves as both physical and virtual space for practitioners, researchers, and thought leaders working at the intersection of culture, strategy, and indigenous knowledge systems. We host workshops, salons, and collaborative sessions that advance our collective work, with programming designed for participation whether you are based in Lagos or connecting from elsewhere.
Our space in Lagos is a sanctuary for deep reading and research. We are also building a specialized library focused on our core themes of governance, spatial and urban planning, critical thinking, design thinking, leadership, anchored on African studies and African philosophy.
For current opening times and INDIGO membership and library access information.
Connect With Us
Whether you are ready to sharpen your critical thinking skills through Lantern, join thoughtful conversations at Mangrove Sessions, access our specialized library, participate in the INDIGO community, or engage with our research, there is a place for you at The Sahara Centre.
