Coups d’état have been prevalent in different countries globally. However, Africa has been the most affected, leading to significant consequences for its socio-economic growth and democratic governance. In the last few years, the frequency of coups d’état has increased, thus compromising the progress of making the continent more democratic and peaceful. This paper set out to investigate the culture of increasing coups d’état in Africa and its implications on democratic institutions. Underpinned by the Modernization theory, the study adopted a qualitative method. The unit of analysis was based on interviews and secondary sources. The study explores the various types of coups d’état and the reasons for the coups d’état in Africa. Results proved that leaders who have stayed in power for too long attempt unconstitutional changes to the constitutions which later result in the unconstitutional ousting of them. The study also found out that the Militarisation of Politics and entrenchment of guns have accounted for increasing coup d’etat in Africa of recent. The study therefore concludes that Africa needs to have stronger institutions than stronger men for their democratic process to be stronger and recommends that military juntas should call for democratic elections as fast as possible to enable a peaceful transition