Sinach Will Perform in South Africa This Month
by Stephi Wild - August 14, 2023
In a symphony of resounding harmony and soul-stirring melodies, internationally acclaimed Nigerian gospel music sensation, Sinach will be making her way to South Africa for a one day only performance at Centre Court, Emperors Palace on Sunday, 27th of August....
Rocky Dawuni Will Perform Live at SOB'S Next Month
by Stephi Wild - June 12, 2023
Fresh off of his recent performance in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire for the 50th Anniversary of World Environment Day with the United Nations Environmental Program, legendary Ghanaian musician and activist Rocky Dawuni will be heading to the US for a series of shows starting with NYC for a very special pe...
The Mobile Film Festival Africa Unveils its 2023 Winners in Rabat
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 09, 2023
The Mobile Film Festival Africa unveiled the winners of its 2023 edition at a prize ceremony held on Thursday June 8 at the Renaissance cinema in Rabat, an event part of the 'Rabat, African Capital of Culture' program celebrations....
KIZAZI MOTO: GENERATION FIRE Will Stream on Disney+ in July
by Michael Major - May 25, 2023
“Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire” features an exciting cast from across the globe and includes the voices of Florence Kasumba (“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever“), Kehinde Bankole (“Blood Sisters”), Pearl Thusi (“Queen Sono”), Hakeem Kae-Kazim (“Hotel Rwanda”, “Godzilla vs. Kong”)...
ZimSculpt To Host 2023 Africa Day Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2023
Organizers for the internationally-acclaimed ZimSculpt exhibit currently showing at The Fort Worth Botanic Garden have announced a special celebration in honor of Africa Day, set for Thurs., May 25 through Mon., May 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.....
Ryann Redmond, Jelani Remy, Hannah Corneau & More to Join BROADWAY FOR SELF HELP AFRICA Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 22, 2023
Madison Wells Forward is once again partnering with the organization Self Help Africa to present the eighth annual concert event: Broadway for Self Help Africa. See which Broadway stars are taking part, and how to purchase tickets!...
Jann Klose Returns To South Africa With New Album, March 30-April 14
by A.A. Cristi - March 14, 2023
Award-winning singer-songwriter Jann Klose returns to South Africa for his sixth tour, which runs from March 30 to April 14. The tour starts at Café Roux Noordhoek, Cape Town, and includes two performances at the Splashy Fen Festival, ending April 14 in Johannesburg, where Jann attended the Deutsch...
African Legend Youssou N'dour Lauds 8th All-Africa Music Awards
by Michael Major - January 03, 2023
The 63-year-old music maestro while lauding AFRIMA for hosting the prestigious pan-African ceremony in his home country of Senegal, enjoined his counterparts in Africa and in the diaspora to come together to celebrate Africa at the 15-000 capacity Dakar Arena, in Dakar, Senegal. ...
YouTube Partners with 8th All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA)
by Michael Major - December 23, 2022
Ahead of the highly anticipated 8th edition of the All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) tagged ‘Teranga Edition’ scheduled to hold in Dakar, Senegal on 12-15 January 2023, global entertainment service YouTube, has entered into a partnership with AFRIMA, to help provide artist-focused educational se...
The Africa Institute Announces Third Country-Focused Season Covering the Indian Ocean Region
by Stephi Wild - December 09, 2022
The Africa Institute announces the Indian Ocean region to be the third edition of its 'country-focused season'— an annual initiative exploring one African country or African diaspora community through a range of scholarly and public programs....
Blu Blood Announces Back-to-Back Shows For The Whole Family This December
by Stephi Wild - November 25, 2022
Blu Blood kicks off the holiday season with back-to-back shows for the whole family! Learn more about the full lineup here!...
Soweto Gospel Choir Brings All-New Show To The Majestic Next Month
by Stephi Wild - October 13, 2022
Direct from South Africa, the three-time Grammy-winning Soweto Gospel Choir brings an all new concert commemorating the freedom movement in South Africa and the Civil Rights movement in the United States to Gettysburg College's Majestic Theater on Monday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m....
HE HAD IT COMING Will Play The Drama Factory This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - October 09, 2022
Satirical comedy He Had it Coming, performed by Kim Blanche Adonis, directed by Daniel Richards, and written by Mike Van Graan, will play The Drama Factory on 27 and 28 October....
The Royal African Society Will Host as Evening Devoted To Creative Africa in Celebration Of 120 Years Of Change
by Stephi Wild - October 03, 2022
On the 2nd November, to celebrate its 120th anniversary, the Royal African Society is hosting a celebration of 'Creative Africa'. An evening of splendour starts at 7 pm and will be held at the Aqua Shard to honour African entertainment, film, fashion, food, and music on the continent, in the UK, and...
Review: FORDSBURG'S FINEST Takes You on An Emotional Trip Down Memory Lane
by Faeron Wheeler - September 12, 2022
It’s quite amazing that a script written in 1997 about a fledgling democratic South Africa can still be so relevant and haunting in 2022. FORDSBURG’S FINEST by Paul Slabolepszy delivers in heart and in asking some truly tricky questions of the characters and of the audience members....
Teni, Ruger, and More to Headline Just Energy Transition Concert in Cape Town
by Blair Ingenthron - September 11, 2022
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has announced the artist lineup for its Just Energy Transition Concert – set to take place this year on 17 October at the Cabo Beach Club in Cape Town. The concert will officially be headlined by Teni; Ruger; Focalistic; Chike; DJ Dollar; Kings of the Weekend; Sph...
Principal Dancer Siphesihle November Dances with Cape Town City Ballet as a Guest Artist in ROMEO AND JULIET
by A.A. Cristi - August 22, 2022
Principal Dancer Siphesihle November has been invited to appear as a Guest Artist with Cape Town City Ballet, in South Africa, on August 25, 2022....
African Energy Chamber Will Host Just Energy Transition Concert With Amapiano and Afrobeats Superstars at The Cabo Beach Club
by Stephi Wild - August 08, 2022
This year, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) has announced the launch of the Just Energy Transition Concert, a large-scale music concert that will take place on October 17 at the Cabo Beach Club in Cape Town....
DanceAfrica Miami to Present RISE ABOVE in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 22, 2022
Delou Africa continues to enrich and empower the community through their annual DanceAfrica Miami showcase, which kicks off on August 5 through August 7 at the Lou Rawls Center for the Performing Arts at Florida Memorial University in Miami Gardens. ...
AFRICAN/AMERICAN: MAKING THE NATION'S TABLE Extended at the Museum of Food and Drink
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 07, 2022
vThe Museum of Food and Drink, in partnership with The Africa Center, today announced a one-month extension of its exhibition African/American: Making the Nation’s Table, now on view through July 17 at the newly-constructed home of The Africa Center at Aliko Dangote Hall (1280 5th Avenue, New York...
Spirit Of Africa Presents Virtual One-Day Festival Streamed Live From Senegal
by Stephi Wild - May 06, 2022
Seattle Center Festál continues with Spirit of Africa, a unique one-day virtual event streamed live from La Mer à Table in Dakar, Senegal, produced in partnership with Thione Diop and Inspired Child. The festival takes place on Saturday, May 14 at 3 p.m. and is available on Fa...
Ryann Redmond, Jelani Remy, Jason Gotay & More to Star in 7th Annual BROADWAY FOR SELF HELP AFRICA Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 04, 2022
Madison Wells Forward, the philanthropic division of Madison Wells, is partnering with the organization Self Help Africa to present the seventh annual concert event: Broadway for Self Help Africa on Monday, May 23 at 7:00pm at The Cutting Room in NYC (44 E. 32nd Street). ...
The Africa Institute in Sharjah, UAE Appoints New Faculty, Fellows, and Launches Creative Writing Fellowship Program
by A.A. Cristi - February 03, 2022
The Africa Institute in Sharjah, UAE---a center for research, documentation, and study of Africa and its diaspora---has announced seven new faculty appointments, fellows of its Research Fellowship Program, the fellows of its inaugural class of Global Africa Translation Fellows, and the launch of a n...
GET BACK - Andrew Young Plays The Beatles Comes to The Drama Factory
by Stephi Wild - January 20, 2022
Andrew Young is back in South Africa and ready to wow the audience at The Drama Factory. Through music Andrew will take the audience on a journey of his life growing up in Liverpool and play the songs that have influenced him and a generation of musicians....
Asian World Film Festival Announces Window to Africa and HFPA Scholarship Screenings Programs
by A.A. Cristi - November 02, 2021
The 2021 Asian World Film Festival today unveiled its “Window to Africa” and “HFPA Scholarship Screenings” programs, the latter produced in association with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. “Windows to Africa” will showcase films from Malawi, Namibia, and Nigeria, a world premie...
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