AfroFuture Detroit Festival 2025 kicks off a two-week program of curated events spotlighting African innovation, food, music, and diasporic art.
The former rapper turned assemblymember could become NYC’s first South Asian and Muslim mayor, shaking up the City’s political establishment.
Amid increased crackdowns by the Trump Administration on college campuses, African students in the U.S. are facing detentions and travel fears.
On the back of his album, ‘Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head),’ the Afrobeat icon's massive tour comes with a new Zamrock remix featuring Sampa the Great.
From Morocco to South Africa, African leaders extend their congratulations to the president-elect of the United States of America.
The major U.S. city is known for attracting a myriad of cultures from across the world, offering aspirational immigrants a chance to serve their communities.
The South African luxury brand is set to debut its first U.S. outpost early next year.
South African hitmaker Tyla makes waves stateside, performing "Water" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
The American music festival has released their highly-anticipated lineup for summer 2023.
The globe's biggest Afrobeats festival continues to expand -- and now it's Miami's turn to turn up!
OkayAfrica marks the beginning of Ghana’s annual party season with an exclusive event that was filled to the brim with food, fun, and good vibes.
This week, Nigerian superstar Wizkid headlined New York City's infamous music venue Madison Square Garden. Here's what went down.
A reminder that Ethiopian honey wine will always attract more than vinegar.
Davido's team shared that the Atlanta event would be postponed until November 2023.
The music festival put on a stellar production of pure Black Excellence.
On September 4th, 2022 the Headies will take place at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia. Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, FireBoyDML, Davido, and more are expected to appear.
The Twice As Tall singer made history as the first Nigerian artist to sell out New York City's MSG—and what a show it was.
The Grammy Award winning artist stopped by The Daily Show as he gears up to headline his sold out 'One Night In Space' show at Madison Square Garden.
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