America Corner
Welcome to American Corner Ikeja, Vibranium Valley
Vibranium Valley proudly hosts the American Corner Ikeja, a vibrant partnership with the United States Consulate. This dynamic space fosters knowledge, creativity, and connection through diverse programs, activities, and resources, enriching our community
Resources
Discover the valuable free resources available at the American Corner Vibranium Valley, designed to elevate your learning and personal growth during your visit.
Free internet and laptop for information, research and learning purposes.
Physical library with books on entrepreneurship, technology, study in America and so much more.
Film equipment –Cameras, light, sound equipment, microphones and green screens
Tech equipment – gaming laptops for eSport, Oculus, projectors and screen
Makerspace with equipment such as - Arduino ○ 3D scanners ○ Sensors ○ LEGO Mindstorms ○ Microcontrollers ○ 3D Printers ○ MakeyMakey
Our Program Themes
Explore our diverse programming at American Corner Ikeja, specifically tailored to address the needs of the youth. Our top thematic focuses include:
Science, Technology, and Innovation
Unleash curiosity, critical thinking, and innovation through hands-on experiences at American Corner Ikeja. Shape the future with cutting-edge knowledge and skills.
Entrepreneurship and Job Creation
Ignite your entrepreneurial spirit and seize opportunities for growth at American Corner Ikeja. Equip yourself with skills to drive economic progress and lead with innovation.
Study in the U.S. and Educational Exchanges
Explore global horizons through educational exchanges at American Corner Ikeja. Prepare for international success and enrich your perspective on the world
Film and Creative Storytelling
Amplify your creative voice through filmmaking workshops at American Corner Ikeja. Tell compelling stories that resonate globally and shape cultural conversations.
Attend our programs
Experience the vibrancy of American Corner Vibranium Valley by joining our programs in person. Engage in our diverse range of weekly and monthly programs, available for both in-person and virtual participation.
Education USA
- Frequency: Weekly
- Engagement: In-person & Online
- Description: American Corner Ikeja, in collaboration with trained EducationUSA advisers, offers virtual orientation sessions to provide valuable insights for pursuing education in the U.S.
Information USA
- Frequency: Monthly
- Engagement: In-person
- Thematic Programs: To engage and empower our audiences with information and skills. Monthly thematic events focusing on U.S. culture, history, and important topics like Earth Day, 4th of July Celebration etc.
Information USA
- Frequency: Monthly
- Engagement: In-person
- Description: Coding Boot Camps and Hackathons: Intensive summer camps for website and app development, including hackathons to address community challenges.
Makerspace program
- Frequency: Monthly
- Engagement: In-person & Online
- Description: Our Makersessions Introduce Students to technology through hands on coding, robotics, programming sessions thereby empowering them with 21st century skills. Send a mail today to register your school!
Film program
- Frequency: Monthly
- Engagement: In-person & Online
- Description: Join week-long film camps to learn writing, directing, camera work, and editing, creating your short film. Our audiovisual training enhances skills in shooting, editing, sound, and interviews, catering to tech enthusiasts aiming for a career in the field.
MOOCs
- Frequency: Weekly
- Engagement: In-person & Online
- Description: Discover Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) handpicked to empower youth. There will be guided discussions, enhancing learning experiences. Receive a Certificate of Participation from the US Consulate for attending with 70% or higher attendance. Join us on a journey of growth and knowledge.
Employability Webinar
- Frequency: Monthly
- Engagement: In-person & Online
- Description: To help the youth to navigate the entire process of job seeking in the Nigeria today.
Conversation with an Alum
- Frequency: Monthly
- Engagement: In-person & Online
- Description: As part of her mandate, American Spaces engage alumni of the US, every 3rd Friday Monthly, to share their experiences as a way of giving back to their home countries and to create awareness about U.S. Exchange programs
Speak with a Diplomat
- Frequency: Monthly
- Engagement: In-person & Online
- Description: To promote cultural exchange between United States and Nigeria, American Spaces engage Diplomats from every section of the US Consulate to share their experiences and the work they do. This program takes place every Last Thursday of every month.
Visit us
42, Local Airport Road, Ikeja, Lagos
Join our clubs
STEM Club
The STEM club gives you the opportunity to be creative with Science, Technology Engineering and Math. We hold free classes on different STEM related topics.
MOOC Camp
This is an online learning community that provides Internet access for free courses and includes weekly class) discussions.
eSports Club
The AC Ikeja eSports club is a thrilling platform for any eSports enthusiasts and learners, where one’s passion for games will meet innovation and skill enhancement)