African Students Association
The African Students Association is the campus group for African culture. The group is a recognized student group under the Activities Board at Columbia. This group is a distinct group from the Black Students Organization, as it focuses strictly on students of immediate African descent, as opposed to the larger Black Students Organization, whose focus also includes African-American students among many others.
"The purpose of the African Students Association is to provide a forum for meaningful discussion of the political, social, and cultural landscape of Africa. We aim to create a culturally enlightened community on campus by educating people about Africa. We welcome all people interested in Africa and African issues." - ASA, 2023
Social Media
- Instagram: @asacolumbia
- TikTok: @columbiaasa
- Twitter: @cuafricans
- Facebook: @asacolumbia
- Website: https://columbiauasa.weebly.com
- Email: asa@columbia.edu
Contact through email, Instagram DMs, or suggestion box in Instagram bio!
Executive Board
[2022-2023]
- President: Nicole Mbibi
- Vice President: Chukwudubem Anwunah
- Secretary: Kairaluchi Oraedu
- Treasurer: Miira Efrem
- Social Chairs: Ama Sarfoh, Jenny Leana Fotso Ngompe
- Political Chair: Lawrence Langan
- Marketing Chairs: Enya Kaonga, Titilope Akinade
- Campus Liason: Chiamaka Kanu
- First Year Representatives: Emmanuel Okeke, Sophie Agbekpenou
- Webmaster: Boluwatife Oshuntolu
- Historian: Wisdom Iheanyichukwu
- Senior Representatives: Chrystal Kusi, Nnedi Eze
Annual Events
- African Thanksgiving: A celebration of African culture with performances, food, and speeches held in the fall semester around Thanksgiving
- Shakara: ASA's annual fundraiser with different theme each year
- Political Roundtable: A discussion on different political issues concerning the African continent.
- Afropolitan: Their biggest event of the year. Held in the spring semester, Afropolitan is ASA's annual cultural gala featuring performances, food, dancing, and more.
In addition to these events weekly meetings are held at 9PM on Mondays in the Malcolm X Lounge.
