We’ve had a lot to talk about this week regarding officiating in the NFL, not to be outdone, NBA officials must have felt left out. Early in the Denver Nuggets face-off with the Chicago Bulls Tuesday night, reigning league MVP Nikola Jokic was ejected for mildly arguing a no-call. To …
Read More »A Homeland Homecoming for Morgan Heritage at Reggae Sumfest 2023
At this year’s edition, the 3-time Grammy-winning Reggae group, Morgan Heritage gave a once-in-a-lifetime performance, garnering a lot of traction from the festival’s Jamaican and online audience. The Royal Family of Reggae who has had a long history with the Sumfest stage dished out a zestful delivery of their classic …
Read More »Seaman’s Schnapps sustains cultural heritage, unites communities at 2023 Anioma Festival
L-R Kester Ifeadi, President of Organization For The Advancement Of Anioma Culture, Ifeanyi Okowa, Executive Governor of Delta State and other Dignitaries at Anioma Festival 2023 Seaman’s Schnapps, Nigeria’s original prayer drink, sponsored the 2023 Anioma cultural festival and made it an event to remember. The festival, which is …
Read More »Want to learn more about your African Heritage: Here’s how to dig deeper to find your roots
If you’re interested in learning more about your African heritage, there are steps you can take to dig deeper and find out more about yourself. By exploring your family history, connecting with your community, and utilizing DNA testing, you can uncover a wealth of information about your ancestors and their …
Read More »‘I’m Comin’ Home’: Biden Takes a Tour of His Irish Heritage
President Biden climbed the stone stairs of an ancient castle in the Republic of Ireland on Wednesday and paused to look out toward an iron-gray Irish Sea, where his maternal great-great-great grandfather set sail for America in 1849. On the ground, bagpipers puffed out an original song, called “A Biden …
Read More »‘Travel back in time’: six of Britain’s best heritage railways
This year marks the centenary of Britain’s top mechanical celebrity: the Flying Scotsman locomotive. It emerged from the Doncaster works of the London & North Eastern Railway (LNER) in 1923 and is celebrating its anniversary with an exhibition at the National Railway Museum in York, special excursions and visits to …
Read More »Grammy award-winning Reggae group Morgan Heritage features Shatta Wale,Youssou N’Dour, Mádé Kuti, in new album
Three-time Grammy award-winning Reggae group Morgan Heritage –– currently made up of the trio: Peetah Morgan, Gramps Morgan, and Mr. Mojo Morgan, all the children of late reggae great and Father of A Nation, the Hon. Ras Denroy Morgan has announced their new album titled ‘The Homeland’. Details: The star-studded …
Read More »Goodluck Jonathan to receive African Icon Award at the African Heritage Concert and Awards in Kigali, Rwanda
The African Heritage Awards and Concert will be a celebration and global recognition of outstanding achievements made Africans, including those residing in diaspora in Business, Politics, Philanthropy, Entertainment/Arts and Culture, Science and Technology, and Social Innovation. Aside bestowing international prestige and recognition, the award will focus on the critical importance …
Read More »Medine, The Heritage: Preserving Mali’s history
From: Africa Direct A father-son duo attend to the old colonial Fort of Medine in Mali, preserving history and passing on a legacy. Bréhima Sissoko is the heritage guide at the Fort of Medine, a former colonial outpost in the Kayes region of Mali. For nearly three decades, he has worked …
Read More »‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ celebrates diverse culture and heritage
“Wakanda Forever,” the sequel to “Black Panther,” Marvel Studios’ award-winning $1.3 billion grossing movie, had its African premiere in Nigeria — the first time Marvel has held an African premiere there. Attending the event in Lagos, on Sunday, November 6, the film’s director, Ryan Coogler, and several leading actors spoke …
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