Black History Month 2026

Honouring Our Communities

African and Caribbean businesses keeping the UK fed, styled and inspired. This year's Black History Month asks us to honour the people whose everyday work holds communities together. These businesses on Abulani do exactly that, so go and spend with them this October.

17 businesses15 places

African Art & CraftsBrixton
Black Cultural Archives
The only national heritage institution dedicated to collecting preserving and celebrating the histories of people of African and Caribbean descent in the…
African Art & CraftsShoreditch
Autograph ABP
Founded in 1988 the Association of Black Photographers is the UK's leading arts organisation dedicated to photography that explores race representation…
African RestaurantsTottenham
Chuku's
World's first Nigerian tapas restaurant serving authentic Nigerian flavours with halal and vegan options
African RestaurantsFitzrovia
Chishuru
Michelin-starred modern West African restaurant by chef Joké Bakare — the first Black woman in the UK to receive a Michelin star. Seasonal set menu…
African RestaurantsFitzrovia
Akoko
Michelin-starred fine dining West African restaurant by Aji Akokomi. Celebrated tasting menu of 12 courses showcasing modern Nigerian and West African…
Caribbean RestaurantsHerne Hill
2210 by NattyCanCook
Pan-Caribbean restaurant by chef Nathaniel Mortley (NattyCanCook). Inventive Caribbean dishes including ackee and saltfish spring rolls and wiri wiri lamb…
Caribbean RestaurantsBrixton
Veg & Tings
All-vegetarian Caribbean restaurant in Brixton Village by Trinidadian-born chef Brian Danclair (also behind Fish Wings & Tings). Fresh Caribbean…
Caribbean TakeawaysSutton
Roti Masters
A quasi-social hub for the Trinidadian community in south London for over a decade. Finest freshly-prepared Trinidadian foods including rotis doubles and…
African & Caribbean BakeriesGreenwich
Doreen's Jamaican Rum Cakes
Handcrafted Jamaican rum cakes made with 30 years of experience. Authentic black cake vegan options and rum slices available at Greenwich Market stall and…
African & Caribbean BakeriesSmethwick
Sunrise Bakery
Family-run Caribbean craft bakery established in 1966 in Smethwick, Birmingham. One of the UK's largest Caribbean bakery suppliers, providing a taste of…
Caribbean CateringManchester
Nyammings Catering Ltd
Caribbean catering company based in Manchester travelling to locations across the UK and worldwide
African Fashion & ClothingLondon
Cerrura Fashions
African clothing retailer with stores in Walsall and London, offering a stunning collection of African-inspired clothing for men and women celebrating…
African Fashion & ClothingOnline
MADKollection
Manchester-based online African print fashion brand: handcrafted garments celebrating African heritage with a modern twist, in all sizes.
Black BarbershopsHoxton
Slider Cuts
A-list barbershop whose clients include Anthony Joshua Tinie Tempah Reggie Yates and LeBron James. Specialising in Afro-Caribbean hair with expert fade…
Afro Hair SalonsKilburn
Simply Gorgeous
Mother-and-daughter run afro hair salon in Kilburn offering braids weaves cornrows gel twists trims and colouring. Virtual consultation service available.…
Black-Owned Beauty SuppliesLewisham
Pempamsie
Black-owned natural hair and body products store with 4 London locations. Holistic herbs remedies cultural art and gifts. Natural haircare essential oils…
Music & EntertainmentPeckham
Jumbi
Hi-fi music bar and restaurant celebrating the sounds and flavours of the Afro-Caribbean diaspora. Giant illuminated vinyl wall where guests can select…

Where to be this month

UK Black Business Week & Show at ExCeL London, 13 to 17 October 2026: event details
Black Pound Day, the first Saturday of every month: blackpoundday.uk

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