BFFORE EVERYTHING, THERE WAS AFRICA.

The world's first centre of knowledge, beauty, and design – shaping civilisation long before civilisation learned its name.

Before language, there was a pattern.
Before luxury, there was knowledge.

Africa Authorised Both.

ÀLKÉ stands for authorship - restoring the continent's place as the source of creative intelligence and cultural innovation.

NOVEMBER 2026
CAPE TOWN

The inaugural ÀLKÉ Ball - a global stage for African excellence, where design, culture and imagination are presented at their highest expression.

A landmark night honouring the continent's creative lineage and the leaders shaping its future.