Today: September 20, 2024
The long-standing rivalry between Afrobeats icons Davido and Wizkid has garnered significant attention and has sparked discussions about the potential ramifications on the global music landscape and the prospects of the two trailblazers putting aside their differences…
Jocelyn Bioh’s Broadway comedy “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding” and Leslie Odom Jr.’s performance in “Purlie Victorious” were among the notable nominees announced Tuesday for the 2024 Tony Awards. “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” a show celebrating African identity and the pursuit of the…
AmCham summit marked a pivotal moment in U.S. - Kenya relations, with both countries charting a course towards enhanced cooperation across critical spheres…
In the fight against malaria, innovative solutions are critical, especially in reaching remote communities with limited access to health services. Cote d’Ivoire is providing an inspiring example of how grassroots efforts can make a significant impact against this deadly disease. As the…
Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya returned home to Lagos on Wednesday, greeted by singing, dancing and armed guards after setting a new world record for the longest chess marathon in New York City last week. “I feel really proud of this moment,…
While environmentalism has often been portrayed as a cause for the wealthy, Black women have long been at the forefront of the conservationist movement. In recognition of Earth Day on April 22, 2024, ESSENCE magazine highlights five remarkable Black women who are…
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival once again transformed the sandy landscape of Indio, California, into a vibrant celebration of music, art, and culture from April 12-14 and April 19-21, 2024. The proclaimed “Biggest Stage in the World” pulled out all the…
By Thalia Beaty | The Associated Press Lana Vierra misses the swing set at her Lahaina home, which was reduced to ashes in the wildfires that swept through her community last summer. “Multiple generations went through there playing in my front yard,” she said.…
Olney Theatre Center (OTC) in its 2025 season will feature the highly acclaimed coming-of-age play “Sleepova” by Nigerian-British playwright and screenwriter Matilda Feyisayo Ibini. The fringe hit from London will make its U.S. premiere in the Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab in March/April 2025.…
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems has revealed she will drop her debut studio album ‘Born in the Wild’ in May 2024. The 28-year-old announced on Instagram, sharing a preview video clip believed to be from the upcoming album visuals. While an exact release…
