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BET Networks Celebrates the Unveiling of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 15, 2011

BET Networks honors the legacy of the civil rights pioneer Martin Luther King, Jr., with a special day of programming on BET and CENTRIC in celebration of the unveiling of the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, August 28....


Robinson A. Milwood Unveils British Christianity and the Slave Trade in Africa in New Book
by Christina Mancuso - July 18, 2013

Through author Robinson A. Milwood's research in writing his previous book on African Humanity, he became deeply moved by the oppressions, exploitations and sufferings of the slaves. He was particularly disturbed by the fact that the punishments and crimes were committed by the churches, Quakers, so...


Retired Missionary Explores Her Memories of Life in Africa in PENDO
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2013

In her new book "Pendo: God Loves Africa!" (published by AuthorHouse), author Martha Kirkpatrick revisits her experiences of working as a missionary in Africa for 41 years. Her memoir offers readers a unique perspective of the development and independence of African countries, as well as the moderni...


SONGS OF MIGRATION, A Musical Tribute to South Africa, Makes US Premiere at Kennedy Center, 10/17
by Jennifer Perry - October 12, 2012

The Kennedy Center brings the flavors of South Africa to Washington, DC on October 17-20, 2012 with the US premiere of 'Songs of Migration' featuring the legendary Hugh Masekela....


Routes Africa Heads to Zimbabwe in 2014
by Robert Diamond - July 09, 2013

MANCHESTER, England, July 9, 2013 -...


CIRQUE MOTHER AFRICA Set for Resorts World Manila, 4/19-22
by Kelsey Denette - February 04, 2012

For the first time in Manila, the world-renowned Cirque Mother Africa (created by professional acrobat Winston Ruddle) will dazzle and mesmerize local audiences with wild African music, dance and performance in a two-hour showcase....


Broadway in South Africa Brings its South African Students to NYC 10/17
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2011

To further fulfill it commitment to creating cross-cultural exchange through the power of art, Broadway in South Africa (BSA) hosts a group of its South African students on their first trip outside of South Africa....


George W. Bush, Laura Bush Set for Interview with ABC News' Jonathan Karl Tomorrow
by Tyler Peterson - July 01, 2013

The 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush, and former First Lady Laura Bush will sit down with ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl for their only broadcast television interview during their trip to Africa. They will discuss President Bush's post-presidential activit...


Joan Schrauwen's THE SALT OF MY DESIRE Discovers Hidden Desire and the Wisdom of the Ancients
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2013

Joan Schrauwen describes the journey of several individuals whose connected experiences compel them to attain self discovery, tragedy, and ultimately love, against the background of two of the most magnificent wilderness regions of Africa....


THE LION KING and Nederlander Organization Join the Fight Against Malaria
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 09, 2011

Today, the UN Foundation's Nothing But Nets-a global, grassroots campaign to fight malaria in Africa-announced that Disney's The Lion King and the Nederlander Organization are joining the campaign as its newest partners in the movement to end malaria....


BROADWAY IN SOUTH AFRICA Travel Blog - Introduction!
by Broadway in South Africa - June 28, 2011

BROADWAY IN SOUTH AFRICA heads to South Africa to establish it's leadership component, as well as a joint workshop with local professional artists affiliated with Montecasino in Johannesburg. ...


The Road to Nieu Bethesda
by Roundabout Theatre Company - December 13, 2011

Nestled in a kloof or valley in the Karoo region, the village lies next to the Sneeuberg Mountains. Although Nieu Bethesda is surrounded by the arid dessert of the Karoo, the secluded town is an oasis amidst that vast dessert. Nieu Bethesda receives its water from a spring on a plateau just above th...


SMOKIE to Tour South Africa, Sept-Oct 2013
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2013

SMOKIE is coming to town! Yes indeed, the internationally successful British pop group SMOKIE will be touring South Africa from 26 September to 6 October as part of their TAKE A MINUTE WORLD TOUR....


Seattle Center to Present SPIRIT OF WEST AFRICA, 5/12
by Kelsey Denette - May 02, 2012

Seattle Center Festal: Spirit of West Africa , Saturday, May 12, 12 p.m. - 8 p.m., in Seattle Center Armory/Center House, explores the cultural roots and contemporary influences of West African nations through live performances, cultural displays, hands-on activities, foods, children's activities, f...


Lance Bass, Michel Butler, et al. Set for BROADWAY IN SOUTH AFRICA Gala
by Nicole Rosky - October 17, 2011

Dancing With The Stars finalist and N'SYNC star Lance Bass, theater producer and last years' honoree Michel Butler and New York Yankees pitcher David Robertson will be featured guests at tonight's fourth annual Broadway in South Africa gala. Tonight's event will feature Broadway artists and Broadway...


Broadway in South Africa Brings its South African Students to NYC 10/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 12, 2011

To further fulfill it commitment to creating cross-cultural exchange through the power of art, Broadway in South Africa (BSA) hosts a group of its South African students on their first trip outside of South Africa....


Bono Laughs at 'I AM AFRICA' Dig in THE BOOK OF MORMON
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2012

According to gossip reported by the New York Daily News, 'Bono approves of references to Bono,' specifically the song 'I Am Africa' from Broadway's THE BOOK OF MORMON, which the star saw last week....


Books For Africa and Worldreader Partner to Send Books to Schools in Africa
by Christina Mancuso - July 15, 2013

Books For Africa, a leading non-profit shipper of books, and Worldreader, a leading non-profit empowering the world's poorest people with e-readers and digital content, have formed a unique partnership to send both e-books and e-readers to schools and students across Africa in the coming months....


Seattle Center Hosts Spirit of West Africa May 7
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 14, 2011

Celebrate the art, music, and culture of Africa through live music, dance, art, film, exhibits, family activities, a fashion show and marketplace and more at Seattle Center Festál: Spirit of West Africa, May 7, noon - 8 p.m., free and for all ages, in Center House....


Eight Artists Selected for First Sundance Institute Theatre Stage Directors Workshop in Addis Ababa
by Kelsey Denette - April 16, 2012

Sundance Institute today announced the eight artists currently participating in the 2012 Theatre Stage Directors Workshop in Addis Ababa. ...


STAGE TUBE: The Parlotones Bring Concert to Bowery Ballroom
by Nicole Rosky - June 22, 2011

On July 16th, The Parlotones, the South African rock group, will be broadcasting an original live rock opera from Johannesburg. In addition, they will be performing at the Bowery Ballroom in New York on June 23rd. Check out some of the band's music videos by clicking below!...


Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 Performs At The Boulder Theater 3/29
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2012

KGNU & Z2 Entertainment is set to present the Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 at the Boulder Theater on Thursday, March 29th, 2012....


Prime Minister of Uganda to Open 8th Routes Africa Event
by Robert Diamond - July 04, 2013

Taking place on Sunday 7 th and Monday 8 th July 2013 and open to all attending delegates, The Routes Africa Strategy Summit will open Routes Africa in Kampala. One of the highlights of the Summit will be a keynote address from Hon. Amama MBABAZI, the HON Right Prime Minister of Uganda who has recen...


MY VROU SE MAN SE LYK SE TAS Opens at the State Theatre in April 2013
by Kelsey Denette - April 19, 2013

This year, Lefra Productions is presenting MY VROU SE MAN SE LYK SE TAS, an Afrikaans translation of the new Ray Cooney farce, FUNNY MONEY. This is one of Cooney's very successful farces from London's West End is being performed for the first time in South Africa in Afrikaans. Peet van Rensburg did ...


BROADWAY IN SOUTH AFRICA Travel Blog - Introduction!
by Broadway in South Africa - June 28, 2011

BROADWAY IN SOUTH AFRICA heads to South Africa to establish it's leadership component, as well as a joint workshop with local professional artists affiliated with Montecasino in Johannesburg. ...






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