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 …
Africa: The US-Africa Axis in 2025 and Beyond
[Independent (Kampala)] What does Trump’s victory in America mean for relations between the US and Africa in general, and between America and Uganda in particular? Good question, and it’s one that has certainly been discussed at length over the course …
Liberia: 15 American Researchers, Scholars to Arrive in Liberia
[Liberian Observer] A group of 15 African-American researchers, filmmakers, and scholars is scheduled to arrive in Liberia on Wednesday, December 3, 2024.
Africa: Global African Diaspora Awards Shine in Houston
[Vanguard] The highly anticipated Global African Diaspora Awards (GADA) took place on September 21 at Park 8 Event Center in Houston, Texas, USA. The glamorous event drew the crème de la crème of the global African diaspora from around the wo…
Nigeria: Bigziq Honored As ‘Next Rated of the Year’ At the Gada Awards 2024 in Houston
[This Day] I am truly honored to receive the Next Rated of the Year award at the GADA Awards. This means the world to me. This is just the beginning, and there’s so much more to come!
Egypt: Egypt, U.S. Partner to Safeguard Egyptian Cultural Heritage
[Egypt Online] Egypt and the United States have launched a project to protect and preserve Egypt’s rich cultural heritage through the creation of a centralized information system for Egyptian antiquities museums.
Africa: U.S. Initiative Aims to Fuel Job Growth in African Creative Industries
[allAfrica] Cape Town, South Africa — In recognition of the potential of Africa’s creative industries, Prosper Africa strives to harness these sectors for job creation and sustainable development.
Rwanda: Rwandan-Canadian Author Reconnects Children With Cultural Roots in New Book Series
[New Times] Michaella Mutoni — Dorvlo, a Rwandan-Canadian with a deep love for cultural heritage, has embarked on a mission to reconnect children with their roots through her debut children’s book series, “The Wondrous Journey of Isaro and Juru.”
Ghana: Offei Makes Waves in the U.S. – a Summer of High-Energy Performances
[Accra Times] As OFFEI continues to make waves in the US, fans eagerly anticipate what’s next for this rising star. With his innovative approach and boundless energy, OFFEI is poised to make an even greater impact on the global stage.
Africa: Wild Weekend in NYC – Thandiswa, Seun Kuti, Magic System and More!
[Afropop] Greetings from Night 3 of the six-night “outdoor” portion of Montreal’s Nuits D’Afrique Festival. As ever, the festival is a firehose of great music, much of it new to us, wonderful encounters with old and new friends and…well, you can imag…