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DanceAfrica Miami Set For August Photo DanceAfrica Miami Set For August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 28, 2021

Miami will be graced with South Florida's Cultural Art Destination Festival Dance Africa Miami hosted by the 12th Annual African Diaspora Dance and Drum Festival of Florida (A.D.D.D.F.F.), August 6, 2021, through August 8, 2021, at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex. ...


Adaptation of MOFFIE Will Have World Premiere at Riverside Studios in June Photo Adaptation of MOFFIE Will Have World Premiere at Riverside Studios in June
by Stephi Wild - April 15, 2024

MOFFIE – the world premiere stage adaptation of André Van de Merwe's searing autobiographical novel - will play Studio 3 at Riverside Studios from Wednesday 5 – Sunday 30 June 2024, with a press night on Friday 7 June....


NYO Jazz Will Perform at Carnegie Hall Before Debut Tour To South Africa Photo NYO Jazz Will Perform at Carnegie Hall Before Debut Tour To South Africa
by Stephi Wild - May 02, 2024

This July and August, Carnegie Hall's critically-acclaimed national youth jazz orchestra—NYO Jazz—will return for its seventh season of extraordinary music-making, highlighted by its concert at Carnegie Hall on July 20, 2024 before embarking on its first-ever tour to South Africa from July 22–August...


Video: Season Two Of NBA Africa's BORN & BRED Premieres on NBA App - See Trailer Here Photo Video: Season Two Of NBA Africa's BORN & BRED Premieres on NBA App - See Trailer Here!
by Blair Ingenthron - August 31, 2024

The docuseries returns with five episodes telling the stories of current and former NBA Academy Africa student athletes from Cameroon, Central African Republic, Egypt and Senegal as they pursue their basketball dreams at the academy and beyond. Watch a trailer here!...


Troy Gathers Releases New Book AFRICAN WORLD HISTORY Photo Troy Gathers Releases New Book AFRICAN WORLD HISTORY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 20, 2020

In his newly released book 'African World History' author Troy Gathers seeks to bring a calm to America's storm. According to Troy Gathers of BE YOU PUBLISHING, the year 2020 will forever leave a permanent blemish in our lives....


AFRICAN/AMERICAN: MAKING THE NATION'S TABLE Extended at the Museum of Food and Drink Photo 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)....


Sinach Will Perform in South Africa This Month Photo 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....


A Spring Of Hope To Host CELLAR GEMS: A Celebration of Wine In Palm Beach Photo A Spring Of Hope To Host CELLAR GEMS: A Celebration of Wine In Palm Beach
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2024

A Spring of Hope will host CELLAR GEMS: A Celebration of Wine in Palm Beach on May 29, featuring exclusive wine tastings and supporting clean water initiatives in South Africa....


PlayCo and The Africa Center To Present A Reading And Discussion Of Workshop 71's SUR Photo PlayCo and The Africa Center To Present A Reading And Discussion Of Workshop 71's SURVIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - July 10, 2024

Join PlayCo and The Africa Center for a reading and discussion of Workshop 71's politically searing 1976 play SURVIVAL, in association with National Black Theatre, on July 29....


The Africa Institute Announces Third Country-Focused Season Covering the Indian Ocean Photo 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....


Afreximbank's CANEX Releases EP 'One Drum' Photo Afreximbank's CANEX Releases EP 'One Drum'
by Blair Ingenthron - August 17, 2024

African Export – Import Bank (Afreximbank) through its Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) Programme have announced the release of the highly anticipated Extended Play (EP), 'One Drum,' a collaborative masterpiece that bridges cultures and genres, celebrating the rich musical heritage of Africa and its di...


DanceAfrica Miami to Present RISE ABOVE in August Photo 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. ...


Jann Klose Returns To South Africa With New Album, March 30-April 14 Photo 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 Deutsche...


GET BACK - Andrew Young Plays The Beatles Comes to The Drama Factory Photo 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....


Blu Blood Announces Back-to-Back Shows For The Whole Family This December Photo 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!...


Ryann Redmond, Jelani Remy, Jason Gotay & More to Star in 7th Annual BROADWAY FOR SEL Photo 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). ...


See Chicago Dance Announces Two Programs Expanding Opportunities for Dance Writers Photo See Chicago Dance Announces Two Programs Expanding Opportunities for Dance Writers
by A.A. Cristi - July 20, 2021

See Chicago Dance, the dance industry's leading nonprofit service organization, and its Executive Director Julia Mayer, announce two programs to expand opportunities for dance writers. ...


Africa Institute Announces Fellowships Named For Okwui Enwezor, Ali A. Mazrui, and Fa Photo Africa Institute Announces Fellowships Named For Okwui Enwezor, Ali A. Mazrui, and Fatema Mernissi
by Stephi Wild - January 21, 2021

The Africa Institute, a globally oriented centre for research, documentation, study and teaching of Africa and its diaspora in the humanities and social sciences, today announced the inaugural group of fellowships awarded through its new Research Fellowships Programme. ...


Madison Wells Forward to Present BROADWAY FOR SELF HELP AFRICA Concert Photo Madison Wells Forward to Present BROADWAY FOR SELF HELP AFRICA Concert
by Blair Ingenthron - March 20, 2024

Madison Wells Forward, the philanthropic division of Madison Wells, is once again partnering with the organization Self Help Africa to present the ninth annual Broadway for Self Help Africa concert on Monday, April 15 at 7 PM at The Cutting Room in NYC....


IBALI Looks to Inspire a Generation of Africans With New Single 'Revelation' Photo IBALI Looks to Inspire a Generation of Africans With New Single 'Revelation'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 04, 2021

Cameroonian World Music artist IBALI is due to release his new single 'Revelation' on Thursday 18th March. The third single from his debut album 'Prophetic'. The track is composed by CFX with mix and mastering done by DJ Karl. ...


The Africa Institute in Sharjah, UAE Appoints New Faculty, Fellows, and Launches Crea Photo 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...


Béla Fleck Livestreaming Event This Friday to Celebrate GRAMMY Nomination Photo Béla Fleck Livestreaming Event This Friday to Celebrate GRAMMY Nomination
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 09, 2020

Bringing good cheer for the holidays, Béla Fleck and his brother, director Sascha Paladino, will be hosting a live screening of their acclaimed documentary film Throw Down Your Heart this Friday (12/11) at 7:00 pm ET via Facebook Live and YouTube. ...


ZimSculpt To Host 2023 Africa Day Celebration Photo 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.....


Video: Season Two Of NBA Africa's BORN & BRED Premieres on NBA App - See Trailer Here Photo Video: Season Two Of NBA Africa's BORN & BRED Premieres on NBA App - See Trailer Here!
by Blair Ingenthron - August 31, 2024

The docuseries returns with five episodes telling the stories of current and former NBA Academy Africa student athletes from Cameroon, Central African Republic, Egypt and Senegal as they pursue their basketball dreams at the academy and beyond. Watch a trailer here!...


Review: FORDSBURG'S FINEST Takes You on An Emotional Trip Down Memory Lane Photo 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....






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