 In 1983, the first clubnight was held at the Centre – the "Limpopo Club", which would host artists such as Youssou N'Dour, Angélique Kidjo, and Salif Keita.From 1985 to 1989, Jazzie B would bring to the Centre his Soul II Soul sound system, which would acquire "legendary status".In 2005, the "London Art and Artists Guide" described it as a "very lively arts centre" that held classes in dance, movement, and literature, and hosted meetings in the evenings; and The Calabash, London's first African restaurant, was considered "well worth a visit".