Juneteenth Festival Celebrated in Ghana
The Juneteenth Festival, held on June 22, 2024, as part of the West African Music and Arts Festival, was a success. This historic celebration, organized by the African American Association…
Members of the African American Association of Ghana.
West Africa Music & Arts Festival Officially Opens with Soirée
The evening of June 19th marked an unforgettable start to the West African Music & Arts Festival (WAMAFest) as the foyer of the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park was transformed into…
West African Music & Arts Festival Kicks off Today
https://youtu.be/fot0XMmQFoM?si=aK_vQrcYmfcExGYM Jasmine Young, Co-Founder of the West African Music & Arts Festival. Today marks the beginning of a groundbreaking event that promises to set a new standard for cultural and…
Image from Juneteenth Festival 2023 in Accra, Ghana
Juneteenth Festival to be Celebrated in Ghana
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates a significant moment in American history: the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger…
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Dede Ayite Makes History as First Black Woman to Win Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Play
In a groundbreaking moment at the 2024 Tony Awards, Dede Ayite has become the first Black woman to win the Tony for Best Costume Design of a Play. Ayite was…
Representatives of sponsors of the event.
Launch of the Democracy Cup Celebrates Sports and Democracy in Ghana
In a ceremony at Parliament House, the Speaker of Parliament, Right Honourable Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, officially launched the Democracy Cup yesterday. This football match is set to commemorate the…
Celebrating Green Ghana Day Planting Trees with the Diaspora
In an effort to combat climate change and environmental degradation, the Ghana Tourism Authority and the Beyond the Return Secretariat teamed up with the Asebu Traditional Council for a tree…
Image of Malcolm X statue created by Nathan Murray. (Photo credit: Aaron Bonderson)
Malcolm X Inducted into Nebraska Hall of Fame
Image of Malcolm X statue created by Nathan Murray. (Photo credit: Aaron Bonderson) In a historic ceremony last month, civil rights leader Malcolm X, who was born in Omaha, Nebraska…
Ghanaian Dance Duo Afronitaa and Abigail will Compete in Britain’s Got Talent Finale
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PDh4l2dAeE&t=8s In a thrilling semi-final performance on the 2024 Britain's Got Talent, Ghanaian dancers Afronitaa and Abigail captivated both judges and audience, earning them a place in the grand finale.…
James Barnor.
Press Conference Marks the Opening of James Barnor 95 Festival
Today, the historic Ghana Club in Accra hosted the press conference for the James Barnor 95 Festival. This month-long celebration, running from May 29th to June 29th, honors the prolific…