Africa: Restitution and Reparative Justice – Outcomes from the Side Event 4th Session of the PFPAD
[TrustAfrica] Location: Blue Gallery, New York, USA
Ghana: Gbese Traditional Council Honours U.S. Ambassador
[Ghanaian Times] The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Evelyn Palmer, was yesterday honoured by the Gbese Traditional Council at a colourful ceremony at the palace of the Gbese Mantse, Nii Dr Ayi-Bonte II.
Nigeria: Did You Know That Bukola Saraki’s Son Also Won Grammy?
[Premium Times] Several Nigerians shone at the 2025 Grammys.
Africa: New York Comes Alive With Globalfest, Afromondo and More!
[Afropop] Followers of this site will know that the second weekend in January brings an explosion of thrilling music in New York. With arts presenters from all over the continent, and beyond, convening in the city, there are back-to-back showcases from…
Uganda: Ikon Awards Hosts Acting Masterclass With Hollywood’s Morocco Omari
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda — Ahead of the highly anticipated annual Ikon Awards 2025, Hollywood’s Morocco Omari facilitated an acting masterclass with over 200 attendees at UCC House Bugolobi. Omari is a seasoned screenwriter, and produce…
Rwanda: From Hollywood to Kigali – How One Filmmaker Is Transforming Rwanda’s Cinema Scene
[New Times] Jean Bernard Rutagarama’s journey in filmmaking has taken him from England to New York, and ultimately to Los Angeles, where he works as a cinematographer for NBC Universal.
Africa: Notable Deaths of 2024 – – Honouring Lives and Legacies That Helped Shape History
[Daily Maverick] This year, we bid farewell to extraordinary figures who shaped history through their courage, creativity, and contributions. From Tony Heard’s fearless journalism and Connie Chiume’s cultural brilliance to Dingaan Thobela’s legendary b…
Uganda: Ugandan Comedy Group Wins Trump Jr’s Praise With Skit On Assassination Attempt
[Nile Post] The group, renowned for their creative online skits, recreated the attempted assassination of Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024.
Uganda: Who Is Canadian-Ugandan Rapper Lanie Banks?
[Independent (Kampala)] Right from his childhood days in Mbale in eastern Uganda, Micheal Osings aka Lanie Banks, always involved himself in karaoke, dancing scripts and song writing. Even when he moved to Canada, he joined the Sunday school choir head…
South Africa: Atlanta Gives Main Character Energy as First City to Headline 2025 FAME Week Africa in Cape Town
[allAfrica] Atlanta was selected as the Feature Destination for FAME Week Africa 2025, marking a significant milestone in its cultural and creative landscape. The announcement was made in Cape Town during Atlanta’s mayor, Andre Dickens’ first visit to …