Music pulses through Dominican culture, with merengue declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2016.

The late, great Fela Kuti is known as the "Black President" for his role as both a musical and a political leader. Now he has become the first African artist to get this Grammy honor.

The Korea-Africa Foundation and The Korea Times co-hosted the 2025 Africa Week on Dec. 13, offering the public an immersive, ...

In the cramped, unforgiving space of an Ikoyi prison cell, a legend was forged – not just the story of Fela Kuti, but the story of ...

There’s something almost magnetic about carnivals. The energy, the colors, the way a whole city seems to pulse with life.

Music is an immeasurably important aspect of any culture. Through music, communities pass on stories of history, hardships, ...

The Dallas venue, now on the National Register of Historic Places, has hosted a diverse array of acts – from Bob Wills and ...

Nigeria’s Afrobeats superstar Davido lit up the opening ceremony of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a rousing ...

In 2026, the United States marks the 120-year anniversaries of several major events that shaped the nation’s history, ...

The celebration marks the start of a week of nightly programming, each focusing on a different Kwanzaa principle. On Friday, ...

Kwanzaa returns to WIlmington with free community events rooted in culture, unity, and the seven principles of Nguzo Saba.

As Ghana prepares for another vibrant December in GH and the globally recognised Detty December season, Accra is gearing up for one of the continent’s most anticipated live music events — The African ...