Today: September 19, 2024
by Caresse Jackman My late grandmother always used to say, “Next to heaven, is Guyana!” It’s a phrase I loved hearing from her every time she shared those words. It showed me that while she was thousands of miles away in Atlanta,…
Obasanjo, Denya, Rolle, others emphasize the importance of a united global Africa at Afreximbank and ACTIF 2024 Annual Meetings…
Tunde Onakoya, a Nigerian chess master, and coach, is set to make history with a 58-hour chess marathon in Times Square, New York City on April 17. Onakoya plans to play chess continuously for 58 hours without conceding a single game. His…
The banjo’s journey began not in the mountains of Appalachia but across the Atlantic, in Africa. Its ancestry traces back to a variety of African lute-like instruments, brought over by enslaved Africans to the Caribbean and the Americas. In this new world,…
Taking place in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria, Iwájú is a coming-of-age Disney+ original animated series that was released on Wednesday, February 28. This sci-fi adventure follows Tola and her best friend, Kole, as they explore the dangers of new worlds with their…
In our new series tagged #tantvafterparty, we take you inside what went down at special occasions. As part of the #Grammyweekend soirée, Guba enterprise and RollingStone held the Second “African Grammy Nominee Brunch in Beverly Hills, CA.…
Since 1976, every American president has designated February as Black History Month and endorsed a specific theme. ASALH designates a new theme for Black History Month each year, in keeping with the practice Woodson established for Negro History Week. Founded by historian…
In Francophone Africa, a movement reminiscent of the Arab Spring is emerging, which could be termed the 'Francophone Spring'. This upheaval traces its roots back to the colonial era, specifically to the 1884 Berlin Conference. Jean Claude discusses the ongoing complexities and…
Yewande Komolafe's "My Everyday Lagos" offers a refreshing dive into Nigerian cuisine, documenting traditional recipes and the cultural mosaic of her heritage. Reflecting on her eighteen years as an undocumented immigrant, she narrates without shame, embracing vulnerability to resonate with others sharing…
TANTV Tastemakers will address the lack of inclusive advertising initiatives for small businesses, and the challenges faced by African diaspora small business owners to reach a wide variety of segments with their unique products…
