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BROADWAY FOR SELF HELP AFRICA Raises Funds This Week Photo BROADWAY FOR SELF HELP AFRICA Raises Funds This Week
by Stephi Wild - April 19, 2024

Ninth annual Broadway for Self Help Africa concert was held on Monday, April 15 at 7 PM at The Cutting Room in NYC. The successful event brought together a slew of Broadway's brightest stars raising their voices, raising the roof, and raising vital funds for Self Help Africa!...


HORIZONS Comes to Cape Town Opera This Month Photo HORIZONS Comes to Cape Town Opera This Month
by Stephi Wild - September 19, 2024

On Saturday 28 September 2024, the internationally acclaimed Cape Town Opera Chorus will present Horizons at the Endler Hall in Stellenbosch as part of Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees. The distinctly South African programme with musical direction by José Dias, will feature works by fourteen composers ...


Submissions Open For TARTS Prize & STARTS Prize Africa Photo Submissions Open For TARTS Prize & STARTS Prize Africa
by Stephi Wild - January 08, 2024

The submission window for the STARTS Prize and the inaugural STARTS Prize Africa on January 9, 2024. A total of 70,000 euros will be awarded. Submissions for both prizes are possible until March 1, 2024....


New Theatre Production Company Launches in South Africa Photo New Theatre Production Company Launches in South Africa
by Stephi Wild - November 04, 2020

Actress, writer and publicist Julie-Anne McDowell Hegarty has teamed up with former Managing Director of The Fugard Theatre and renowned producer and lighting designer Daniel Galloway to launch a new production company, HOW NOW BROWN COW....


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. ...


The Mobile Film Festival Africa Unveils its 2023 Winners in Rabat Photo 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 Photo 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”), Sheila Munyiva (“Rafik...


African Legend Youssou N'dour Lauds 8th All-Africa Music Awards Photo 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. ...


Principal Dancer Siphesihle November Dances with Cape Town City Ballet as a Guest Art Photo 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....


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. ...


Spirit Of Africa Presents Virtual One-Day Festival Streamed Live From Senegal Photo 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 Facebook and YouTu...


Ryann Redmond, Jelani Remy, Hannah Corneau & More to Join BROADWAY FOR SELF HELP AFRI Photo 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!...


Teni, Ruger, and More to Headline Just Energy Transition Concert in Cape Town Photo 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; Sphect...


Rory Johnston Releases New Romantic Adventure Novel THE LAST RHINO WAR Photo Rory Johnston Releases New Romantic Adventure Novel THE LAST RHINO WAR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 28, 2021

Author Rory Johnston has announced the release of his romantic adventure novel, The Last Rhino War. This book is a must read for anyone concerned about conservation in Africa....


N'Faly Kouyaté (Afro Celt Sound System) Releases 'Premiers Pas' Single Ahead Of UK To Photo N'Faly Kouyaté (Afro Celt Sound System) Releases 'Premiers Pas' Single Ahead Of UK Tour
by Michael Major - February 05, 2024

Perhaps best known as the frontman of Afro Celt Sound System, the Belgium-based artist will be hitting the road for nine intimate shows with his new solo project. Beginning at Southampton's Turner Sims on 8th Feb, the tour will include stops in Exeter, Manchester, Liverpool, London and more. Full de...


Teni, Ruger, and More to Headline Just Energy Transition Concert in Cape Town Photo 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; Sphect...


All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) Mourns Mohbad, Calls For Institutionalization Of Mus Photo All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) Mourns Mohbad, Calls For Institutionalization Of Music Industry In Africa
by Blair Ingenthron - September 24, 2023

All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, has emphasized the importance of regulating and institutionalizing the music entertainment industry as it joins millions of African youths and music fans to express grief over the demise of Nigeria's singer, Mohbad, (real name Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba)....


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. ...


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. ...


Crossroads Theatre Company Looks Back on SHEILA'S DAY to Celebrate Women's History Mo Photo Crossroads Theatre Company Looks Back on SHEILA'S DAY to Celebrate Women's History Month
by A.A. Cristi - March 01, 2021

A presentation of excerpts of the musical drama Sheila's Day is being streamed as part of Crossroads Theatre Company's commemorative programming celebrating Women's History Month.  It will stream March 2 through March 23 on the Crossroads website.  ...


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....


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....






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