Afrocentric

American  

[af-roh-sen-trik] / ˌæf roʊˈsɛn trɪk /

adjective

1. centered on Africa or on African-derived cultures, as those of Brazil, Cuba, and Haiti.

   Afrocentric art.

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Other Word Forms

• Afrocentrism
  noun
• Afrocentrist
  noun

Etymology

Origin of Afrocentric

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

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Afrocentric

Over time her work became more personal, leaning in to Afrocentric mysticism and her distinctive voice, which sidesteps gospel projection in favor of intimate and playful phrasing that recalls Billie Holiday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

Osibisa's fusion of Afrocentric sounds with rock, soul, jazz, and funk put them on the global music map as one of the first African bands to gain international recognition.

From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2025

CS: Could you tell us about your mother’s bookstore in Chicago, the Afrocentric Bookstore?

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2024

Lesser known Afrocentric museums and exhibits exist in nearly every region of the country.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 25, 2023

There were volumes of Afrocentric history like the ones that are sold on the sidewalk in downtown Brooklyn, social science primers, and an academic survey of perceptions of race over the years.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover