Africa is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

  • Candido Africa (1895–1945), Filipino medical researcher
  • Dale Africa (born 1981), West Indian cricketer
  • John Africa (1931–1985), born Vincent Leaphart, founder of MOVE, a Philadelphia-based predominantly black organization
  • Keagan Africa (born 1985), former South African cricketer
  • Melrick Africa (born 1978), Namibian rugby union centre and wing
  • Susan Africa (born 1959), Filipino actress