James Melbin
Rema’s ‘Rave and Roses’ Outshines Sunny Ade’s ‘Juju Music’ on the US Billboard 200 Chart
Rema, the rising star of Afrobeats, has made history by surpassing the legendary King Sunny Ade’s 41-year-old record on the…
Thomas J. Price’s Sculptures celebrating everyday Black people on display at V&A London till November
A new exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is featuring sculptures by British artist Thomas J. Price, who…
Ghanaian Student’s Scholarship Withdrawn for Hateful Attacks Against LGBT Individuals
A Ghanaian student who was awarded a scholarship to study in the US has lost his funding after he posted…
Nigerian Comedian Josh2Funny Stuns America’s Got Talent Judges with fastest reader Character
Nigerian comedian and skit maker, Chibuike Josh Alfred, popularly known as Josh2Funny, has made history as the first Nigerian skit…
Group of 13 Ghanaians Travelled for 16 Days by Road from Accra to London
A group of 13 Ghanaians have successfully completed an epic journey from Ghana to the UK on a road expedition.…
Differently Various: London Exhibition Showcases Artworks by Brain Injury Patients
A unique exhibition in London’s Barbican Centre is showcasing artworks by brain injury patients turned artists. The exhibition, titled Differently Various,…
11 African Musicians That Have Appeared in Barack Obama’s Summer Playlist So Far
Barack Obama’s playlist is a collection of songs that the former US president likes to listen to during different seasons…
Barack Obama Can’t Stop Listening to Ayra Starr — Check Out His Summer Playlist
Former US President Barack Obama has shared his 42-song summer playlist for 2023, featuring a diverse mix of old and…
This Barbie Malibu Dreamhouse was Designed by Nigerian-American Victoria Adesanmi
A Nigerian-American interior designer, Victoria Adesanmi, has made headlines for her stunning work on the Barbie Malibu DreamHouse, a real-life…
Nike Art Gallery Brings African Art to Hamptons Fine Art Fair
Nike Arts Gallery USA, an extension of the leading gallery of contemporary African art based in Nigeria, will be participating…
Nigerian-American Author Nnedi Okorafor Lands Seven-Figure Deal for New Novel
Nnedi Okorafor, the acclaimed Nigerian-American author of Africanfuturist science fiction and fantasy, has signed a seven-figure deal with William Morrow,…
Mayowa ‘Shutabug’ Alabi Lists New NFT Art of Trendy Ojude Oba Women
Mayowa ‘Shutabug’ Alabi, a visual artist from Lagos, Nigeria, has listed a new NFT art on the Foundation platform, featuring…
Niyi Fagbemi Documents Vibrant Glitz and Glamour at the ‘23 Ojude Oba Festival
Niyi Fagbemi, a talented photographer and filmmaker, was at the '23 Ojude Oba Festival to capture some of the stunning…
You Probably Didn’t Know Mama G Had a Trendy Music Career
Patience Ozokwor, popularly known as Mama G, is one of the most celebrated and versatile actresses in Nollywood. Infamous for…
From Nearly 300 Entries, Meet the Shortlisted Writers for The 2023 Caine Prize
The Caine Prize for African Writing, an esteemed annual award honouring outstanding African writers, has announced the shortlist for the…