Today: October 16, 2024
Burna Boy, Siya Kolisi, William Ruto, Others Make TIME’s 2024 Most Influential List Nigerian music star Burna Boy and other influential figures of African descent like Kenyan President William Ruto, and South African rugby captain Siya Kolisi, have been named one of…
Kenya has decided to exempt passport holders from South Africa and six other countries from the $30 (£23) entry fee introduced last month to boost tourism and attract business travelers. The move follows the government’s decision to eliminate visa requirements for all…
The 66th Grammy win by South African artist Tyla claiming the first-ever Best African Music Performance award stirred up rivalry between Nigerians and South Africans.…
The federal holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the United States after the Civil War.…
African descendants in the Americas who can trace their ancestry to the Republic of Benin are now eligible for the country’s citizenship. This move is in acknowledging the nation’s complex legacy in the transatlantic slave trade and reconnecting descendants of enslaved Africans…
Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o is set to debut her highly anticipated podcast, Mind Your Own, on September 19. This new storytelling series promises a unique exploration of the African diaspora, weaving together personal narratives and cultural insights from across the globe. Mind…
In an in-depth interview on The Breakfast Club aired on September 12, 2024, Green Party presidential candidate Dr. Jill Stein and her vice-presidential running mate, Dr. Butch Ware, made a compelling case for the Green Party as a true alternative to both…
American musician Jidenna Theodore Mobisson, known mostly by his first name, Jidenna, has articulated his words beautifully–as he does his lyrics–that Kamala Harris is a bridge of hope for the black Diaspora around the globe considering the influence of the U.S. The…
Though February is more popular for being the Black History Month and for African Heritage, September has been living up to its tag as the African Heritage Month since Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the proclamation on September 1. County Executive Angela D.…
TANTV, a leading media-technology company championing the inclusion of the multicultural Global Black diaspora community, proudly announces the launch of “Diaspora Voices,” a groundbreaking column dedicated to amplifying the voices of the African Diaspora. Geneva Greene, a distinguished communications scholar and seasoned…
