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– July 12, 2024
President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka on the occasion of his 90th birthday, renaming the National Theatre in Iganmu, Surulere, Lagos as the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts. President Tinubu conveyed this message in a letter personally signed by him and made available to the media to mark Soyinka’s 90th birthday and made available to the media on Friday July 12, 2024. He noted “the literary giant, the first African to win the Nobel Literature Prize in 1986, deserves all the accolades in this milestone. Having beaten prostate cancer,…
– June 30, 2024
Brooklyn based Nigerian born painter Doba Afolabi is AfrobeatRadio’s IIAFestival 2024 featured artist. Visit AfrobeatRadio’s Booth 72, featuring…
– June 10, 2024
Akena Hammagaadji, co-host of AfrobeatRadio on WBAI presents an exhilarating hour of global African music.
These are the events that we are preparing for you!
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HOUR 1. Segment 1: 10:10 PM ET. Guest: Obie Iyoha Nigerian-American artist Obie Iyoha released his latest album on July 5, 2024. The 13-track album is called, “If The Sky Should Fall”, and the Alté artist will be in New York City from August 6-9. “Emerging from the state of Michigan in North America, the ‘Flying Nimbus’ singer impressively flows between rapping and singing, blending his American and African cultures on record.” – Grungecake. Segment 2: 10:30 PM ET Guest:…
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Festival Opens at 8:00 ET Everyday Commodore Barry Park [AKA City Park] Downtown Brooklyn, New York [at Park Avenue, Navy Street & Flushing Avenue] Get Directions Map Gate Donation: Children: Free | Teens & Students: $5 | Adults: $10 We are excited to announce our participation in the upcoming International African Arts Festival, an event that showcases the rich cultural heritage of Africa in NYC, in its 53rd year through various artistic expressions, including music, dance, visual arts, and more.…
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JULY 4 – 7, 2024 Commodore Barry Park [AKA City Park] Downtown Brooklyn, New York [at Park Avenue, Navy Street & Flushing Avenue] Get Directions Map We are excited to announce our participation in the upcoming International African Arts Festival. This event in its 53rd year showcases the rich cultural heritage of Africa in NYC featuring various artistic expressions, including music, dance, visual arts, food, and lots more. This year, AfrobeatRadio established a dedicated media center space at the festival,…
SummerStage, Central Park Rumsey Playfield, Manhattan, 10021
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Film Screening: “Gerson King Combo In association with the 28th Inffinito Brazilian Film Festival 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm (Doors open 5:00 pm) For more information visit NYC City Parks For this Brazilian Day celebration in association with the 28th Inffinito Brazilian Film Festival, Black women artists take center stage to showcase Brazilian music. Headlining is the legendary singer Alcione, known as The “Queen of Samba” and one of the most successful samba singers in Brazil, with 19 records that…
The Ford in Hollywood, California
– 09-10-2024
GATE TIME: 6:30 PM | SHOW: 8:00 PM For more information visit The Ford The legendary guitarist, composer, and producer Ebo Taylor is responsible for some of the greatest music in Ghana’s history—and in history, period. With a career spanning over half a century, his influence on African music is undeniable, from his early days playing ticklish highlife with bands like The Stargazers to collaborating with Afrobeat innovator Fela Kuti. Taylor brought together traditional Ghanaian music with American jazz and…
Kasi- Kweku Andoh Sustainability Institute located in Volta Region, Ghana
– 18-11-2024
November 18-30 Vitality Restored Holistic Health & Healing Retreat.Starting: November 18-30, 2024 Register here https://youtu.be/RwIasMbH60A?si=dCKbC8KhLeYwe2dc Get Ready to Come and Enjoy an Exciting Enriching Journey. Experience a 12 day All Inclusive Get-a-way in Ghana! Itinerary Includes: Reiki 1 & 2 Training and CertificationLIVE Raw Vegan Food PresentationRenowned Speakers on Health & HealingFAFAA- First Aid For Asthma Attacks TrainingKASI Bamboo CourseIndividualized Health Tips Consultations More Information Aromatherapy and WorkshopIridology Consultations & Health AssessmentsMassagesReiki TreatmentsKASI Medicinal Herbal CourseAdinkra & Kente Cloths ConstructionShea…
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