With many free events and must-have tickets on sale, here are our top 5 nights to visit:

Africa and the Technology Revolution
Friday 20 July 2012
Entry: Free

Did you know that 450 million people in Africa own mobile phones? Well, for those of you with on the cutting edge of technology, this expert panel of entrepreneurs, a CNN digital producer, and business experts will be hosting a fascinating talk on the revolution happening across the continent!

Afrikan Yoga
Saturday 21 July 2012
Entry: Free
BYOYM! Bring your own yoga mat to the latest innovation in yoga, as the founder of Afrikan Yoga, Pablo Imani, gives a free expert class to the rhythm of a beating African drum.

The Ultimate Afrobeats Utopia
Saturday 21 July 2012
Entry: £10
Afrobeat is music’s next big genre with Kanye West and Snoop Dogg supporting its up and coming artists. An infectious fusion of pop, hip hop and dance Afrobeat is Africa’s growing sound. BBC Radio’s/1xtra’s DJ Edu will be hosting an un-missable event with music from award-winning Nigerian star Ice Prince, DJ Neptizzle, and afro-house extraordinaire Sef Kombo.  

Africa on the Catwalk
Saturday 21 July 2012
Entry: Free
With Africa fashion week fast approaching, it seems the Southbank has African fashion fever! Presented by Infinite Beauty Factory and Arise Magazine Fashion, a selection of African and African-inspired fashion designers, from the UK, Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania and Sierra Leone, showcase their latest designs down the Southbank catwalk!

Baaba Maal and Friends
Yele Yela - A Night From The Wild West Of Africa
Saturday 28 July 2012
Entry: £10-£25

They’ve certainly saved the best for the last! As well as being 'one of the most creative musicians of his generation’ as described by the Times, the Senegalese singer is hosting the entire festival with a dynamic council of artists, writers and activists. A night of special guests and surprises promises to be the perfect end to Africa Utopia!