AFROSOCIAL is a thriving community platform for black professionals in the UK, designed to foster meaningful connections through creative, professional, and social events.
BUILD YOUR NETWORK
Our events are built around three core pillars: Creative, Professional, and Social. Whether it’s games socials, intimate supper clubs, thought-provoking panels, immersive workshops, or wellness experiences. We bring a vibrant, modern twist to professional growth.
We understand that no two career paths are alike. That’s why we go beyond memorable moments—we empower you to think strategically about your journey, equipping you with the tools, insights, and connections to move forward with purpose.
Meet the Team
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David Chipfupa
FOUNDER
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Martin Kaby
MANCHESTER LEAD
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Tomi Caleb
BOOK CLUB LEAD
Media
AfroSocial has proudly been featured in major media outlets, including the BBC, and spotlighted in leading Manchester-based publications such as Manchester Evening News and Manchester Finest.
These features reflect the growing impact of AfroSocial as a vibrant community platform dedicated to empowering Black professionals and creatives through meaningful events, networking opportunities, and cultural celebration. The BBC recognized AfroSocial’s innovative approach to community building and its role in shaping inclusive spaces within the tech and creative industries.
Meanwhile, Manchester Evening News and Manchester Finest have highlighted AfroSocial’s dynamic presence in the city—covering everything from our signature monthly mixers to high-profile collaborations with organizations like Amazon Web Services and Bruntwood.
Through this media coverage, AfroSocial continues to amplify its mission: to connect, inspire, and elevate individuals across Greater Manchester and beyond. Whether through tech workshops, panel discussions, or social gatherings with an Afro twist, our work is gaining recognition for its authenticity, impact, and commitment to representation.
Bruntwood Scitech
We collaborated with Bruntwood for a professional networking event held in Manchester on June 13, 2025.
SciTech is the UK's leading property provider to the science and tech sector. We provide flexible, affordable office, lab, events space and business support as standard. The event was hosted at the Citylabs Campus – Bruntwood SciTech and brought together professionals for meaningful discussions and community building
What the Event Covered?
Connect professionals across Manchester from diverse industries
Facilitate discussions on challenges and opportunities in the workplace
Build community and support networks among Black professionals
Amazon Web Services
AfroSocial partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to host a tech event focused on Generative AI and productivity tools. The event took place in Manchester on November 27, 2024.
What the Event Covered?
The workshop explored how Generative AI on AWS can boost productivity while maintaining data privacy.
Attendees got hands-on experience with Amazon Q Business, a tool that helps securely generate content, summarize information, and answer domain-specific questions.
The event was designed for tech newcomers and professionals alike, offering networking opportunities and direct engagement with AWS technologists.
International Locations
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Dubai
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United States
ABOUT
“AFROSOCIAL” is growing black creative and professional community. Despite the UK’s black population being around two million, there are not many spaces where black professionals can meet and collaborate.
We provide a platform for black professionals in the Manchester, London, Leeds and Birmingham to socialise, grow and form friendships!
We organise events in the city where professionals from various professions and backgrounds can meet. These range from social events to more formal networking events with speakers from specific sectors. We believe in building meaningful connections and aiding our community to develop personally.
Established in December 2023
A membership of 2,700 members
Monthly event attendance of 250 people
A total of 10,000 followers over social media different platforms
In different cities across the UK including Birmingham, London, Liverpool, Sheffield and Manchester