| Black Axe | |
|---|---|
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| Founded | July 7, 1977 University of Benin (Nigeria) |
| Type | Confraternity |
| Affiliation | Unknown |
| Former Affiliation | Neo Black Movement of Africa |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Pan-Africanism |
| Scope | International |
| Colors | White, Black, and Yellow |
| Symbol | Black Axe and chains |
| Members | 1,000 lifetime |
| Nickname | Axemen |
| Headquarters | Nigeria |
The Black Axe is an international confraternity with roots in Nigeria. Originally formed from and inspired by the Neo Black Movement of Africa (NBM), it was established at the University of Benin (Benin City, Edo State) as part of the Pan-African movement in 1977.
The BBC has since called Black Axe a "mafia-style gang", known to engage in activities such as cybercrime, election fraud, human trafficking, illegal drug trading, intimidation, and violence. On 10 July 1999, forty Black Axe members were involved in the Obafemi Awolowo University massacre, in Ifẹ, Osun State, in which five students were killed and eleven were injured. In 2024, the Neo Black Movement of Africa publicly separated itself from Black Axe.