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01 April 2025
The Shifting Reality for African Students in Donald Trump’s America
Amid increased crackdowns by the Trump Administration on college campuses, African students in the U.S. are facing detentions and travel fears.
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16 January 2025
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 Announce US Tour Dates
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.
News
06 November 2024
African Leaders React to Donald Trump’s Election
From Morocco to South Africa, African leaders extend their congratulations to the president-elect of the United States of America.
USA
28 August 2024
What It’s Like To…Run an African Hair Salon in New York City
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.
USA
17 November 2023
MaXhosa to Open NYC Pop-up in 2024
The South African luxury brand is set to debut its first U.S. outpost early next year.
South Africa
25 October 2023
Tyla Makes US TV Debut on 'Jimmy Fallon'
South African hitmaker Tyla makes waves stateside, performing "Water" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
USA
10 January 2023
Burna Boy, Uncle Waffles & More to Bring Life to Coachella Desert in 2023
The American music festival has released their highly-anticipated lineup for summer 2023.
USA
10 January 2023
Burna Boy, Wizkid, and More Bring Afro Nation To Sunny Miami
The globe's biggest Afrobeats festival continues to expand -- and now it's Miami's turn to turn up!
USA
29 December 2022
OkayAfrica Launches “Detty December”with Spotify and Inverroche
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.
USA
18 November 2022
Wizkid Lights Up NYC's Madison Square Garden
This week, Nigerian superstar Wizkid headlined New York City's infamous music venue Madison Square Garden. Here's what went down.
USA
15 September 2022
Desta Is The Saint of New York City Nightlife
A reminder that Ethiopian honey wine will always attract more than vinegar.
USA
15 September 2022
Davido Postpones A.W.A.Y Festival
Davido's team shared that the Atlanta event would be postponed until November 2023.
USA
12 September 2022
AFROPUNK Brooklyn 2022 Brought The House Down
The music festival put on a stellar production of pure Black Excellence.
USA
31 August 2022
The Headies Are Coming to America This Weekend
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.
USA
29 April 2022
Burna Boy Put On An Otherworldly Show at Madison Square Garden
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.
USA
27 April 2022
Watch: Burna Boy Chats To Trevor Noah About Being The First Nigerian To Sell Out MSG
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.
USA
21 April 2022
Davido Is (Finally) Coming To North America
The 'We Rise By Lifting Others' tour comes via Live Nation and Duke Concept and takes the Nigerian superstar to five cities across the US and Canada.
USA
18 February 2022
Nigerian Storyteller Tosinger Is Bringing Africans Back To Their Roots
The singer, actress, and folklore storyteller spoke to us about how her move to Oklahoma pushed her to pursue her dreams, and the performer's latest Black History Month project, #We3Queens.
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