Originally on African soil it supplies refuge (5)
I believe the answer is:
oasis
'refuge' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'originally on african soil it supplies' is the wordplay.
'originally' indicates taking the first letters.
The first letters of 'on african soil it supplies' is 'OASIS'.
(Other definitions for oasis that I've seen before include "Noel & Liam's band" , "Place of calm in troubled times" , "can provide welcome relief" , "beauty spot" , "A place of safety or sanctuary" .)