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An Eye-Opening Convo During My Cab Ride To Ikoyi

“I know you are a Nigerian like me, but you are NOT like me. You come in December during festive season. You stay for a ...

Top 5 African Songs to Add to Your Playlist This Week By AfroVibes

To start this week, we explored some of the best African songs for you to listen to. Whether you're a fan of uplifting lyrics, soothing ...

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Meet Roy Allela, the Young Kenyan Who Invented a Smart Glove That Is Changing the Way We Communicate

Some may ask what drove Roy Allela—a 25-year-old man with perfect hearing, no speech impediments, and limited experience with sign language—to develop a ...

#EndSARS Makes Its Way To America

Nigerian youths and their supporters have been peacefully protesting in Nigeria for about two weeks and Nigerians in America have joined in.

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Musa Keys: The Amapiano Powerhouse Making the Sound Mainstream

Affectionately known by fans as Musa Keys, Musa Makamu is an award-winning producer, singer, and ...

Well-Known Nigerian Musician, Wande Coal, Set to Release a New Album in May

Wande Coal, one of Africa's most well-known musicians, is set to release his fourth studio ...

Top 5 African Songs to Add to Your Playlist This Week By AfroVibes

To start this week, we explored some of the best African songs for you to ...

Burna Boy to Become the First Nigerian Artist to Headline a U.S. Stadium

The Nigerian Afrofusion musician, Burna Boy, revealed on Monday that he will perform at New ...

Davido Releases New Album, Timeless and Announces Release Date for His Puma Collection

After three years faced with a pandemic and personal challenges, one of Africa's most successful ...

Burna Boy- Last Last (Lyrics and Translations)

When Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, announced his new song, “Last Last,” to ...

Hameed Idowu, the Musician Behind the Viral Song, Wazy, Discusses his Journey

Hameed Idowu, one of the first musicians to blend modern, alternative trap and pop music ...

Mayorkun - Your Body (Lyrics and Translation)

Despite the havoc COVID-19 has caused, many music artists continue to do ensure we have ...

Ayo Jay Shares the Success Story of his Song, 'Your Number,' That Led to a Collab With Chris Brown

Popularly known as Ayo Jay, the Nigerian singer, Ayoola Ogundeji, discusses the success of his ...

New Music: Davido ft. Tiwa Savage - Tanana (Lyrics & Translations)

Following his 2019 album, A Good Time, Nigerian musician, Davido, released his third album, A ...

Big A: AFRIMMA Founder Discusses His Inaugural Homecoming Nigeria Event

In an interview with AfroVibes, the music entrepreneur discusses his new “Homecoming Nigeria“ project.

Interview: Mr. May D. Shares His Journey Through The Music Industry

Akinmayokun Awodunmila, popularly known as Mr. May D., captured much attention when he emerged in ...

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Global Africa Business Initiative Announces World-Class Lineup for ‘Unstoppable Africa’ Event

CEOs, Heads of State, Ministers, investors and U.N. leaders will be joined by stars ...

Face Africa’s Wash Gala Returns to New York, Raising Nearly $150K for Liberia

After a 4-year hiatus due to the pandemic, FACE Africa hosted its 12th annual WASH ...

This Hair Center Introduces the First Beauty Vending Machine for Students

You've Got Curls and Hair Loss Center just expanded its brand to include beauty vending ...

Columbia University’s 18th Annual Africa Economic Forum Begins Today

Each year, Columbia University's Business School and School of International and Public Affairs come together ...

Pharmacist, Prince Chijioke, Creates the Newest Comedy Card Game

Today, Dallas-based company, Smashed Studios, launches its first product -- the hilarious card game for friends ...

PeduL Launches $10 Million Scholarship Campaign to Help Corporate America Recruit More Diverse Talent

The Newark, New Jersey-based, Black-owned startup PeduL, recently launched its #StepUp20 Challenge. The challenge is ...

Nneka Egbujiobi: The Attorney Who Created the Newest Dating App

It was 2018 and Nneka Egbujiobi was at home one night reading a few direct ...

How To Be More Like These Top 5 African Business Leaders

In this article, we examine 5 African business leaders; how they amassed their wealth and ...

Otedola Refocuses on Nigeria's Power Generation by Investing $1 Billion

Nigeria’s power industry is receiving a big boost, as oil magnate Femi Otedola is ...

Meet Roy Allela, the Young Kenyan Who Invented a Smart Glove That Is Changing the Way We Communicate

Some may ask what drove Roy Allela—a 25-year-old man with perfect hearing, no speech ...

Meet the Entrepreneur behind Ghana’s $1 Billion Oil Company

Kevin Okyere is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Springfield Group, an African ...

These 6 African Women Are Revolutionizing The Tech World

Technology has democratized information and empowered demographics previously left in the shadows. Above all, tech ...

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Musa Keys: The Amapiano Powerhouse Making the Sound Mainstream

Affectionately known by fans as Musa Keys, Musa Makamu is an award-winning producer, singer, and ...

Vado Diomande: The West African Drummer

Widely recognized in New York for his twice-a-week dance and drumming classes at Cumbe, Diomande ...

Ayo Jay Shares the Success Story of his Song, 'Your Number,' That Led to a Collab With Chris Brown

Popularly known as Ayo Jay, the Nigerian singer, Ayoola Ogundeji, discusses the success of his ...

30 Lessons Life Has Taught me at Thirty: Dolapo Adepoju

As I sat quietly in the comfort of my student apartment in Uppsala, back from ...

Nicolette Orji Creates a Tiwa Savage 49-99-Inspired Campaign to Bring Awareness to #EndSARS

Nicolette Orji, popularly known as Nikki Billie Jean, debuted her new fashion campaign on Saturday ...

Interview: Afrobeats Choreographer, Nonso Asobe, Shares His Story

If you listen to Afrobeats and watch Nigerian music videos, you may find yourself gravitating ...

The Man at the Stop Sign: BLM

I was driving back home after my dentist appointment today when I came to a ...

Dr. Oladipupo Òjó Tells AfroVibes About His Quest For Success

I lost my mum in 2003 due to complications of peripheral arterial disease. I was ...

Boyd Hayes: To Me, Africa is a Gift

This year, I celebrated Africa Day by sending WhatsApp messages to my friends in Senegal ...

Nigeria From A Nigerian's Perspective: Ikenna Mbadiwe

It's the year 2020, but many are still unaware of how much Africa has developed ...

Nneka Egbujiobi: The Attorney Who Created the Newest Dating App

It was 2018 and Nneka Egbujiobi was at home one night reading a few direct ...

Interview: Nigerian Musician, Dapo Tuburna

Oladapo Olajide, popularly known as, Dapo Tuburna or Gingo, is best known for his passion ...

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Unstoppable Africa Event Forges Global Partnerships Aimed at Advancing Africa

Unstoppable Africa, a two-day forum organized by the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI), brought together ...

Face Africa’s Wash Gala Returns to New York, Raising Nearly $150K for Liberia

After a 4-year hiatus due to the pandemic, FACE Africa hosted its 12th annual WASH ...

Columbia University’s 18th Annual Africa Economic Forum Begins Today

Each year, Columbia University's Business School and School of International and Public Affairs come together ...

#EndSARS Makes Its Way To America

Nigerian youths and their supporters have been peacefully protesting in Nigeria for about two weeks ...

Gokada Assistant Charged With Murder

Tyrese Devon Haspil, the former personal assistant to the CEO of Gokada, Fahim Saleh, has ...

P. Diddy Holds a Dance-A-Thon to Support COVID-19 Health Care Workers

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has virtually hit all industries, the American ...

'Africans Are NOT Lab Rats' Trends After French Doctors Made 'Racist' Comment

Over the past few months, the world has been brought to its knees. COVID-19 has ...

Nicholas Buamah, an 8-Year-Old Ghanaian American Author, Has His Book Accepted Into the Library of Congress

Nicholas Buamah may only be 8 years old and just over 4 feet tall, but ...

Get to Know The 8 Africans Drafted in The 2019 NBA

Eight of Africa's most talented sons are headed to the courts of the NBA. The ...

Rihanna Becomes the Wealthiest Female Musician

Robyn Rihanna Fenty—popularly known by the stage name Rihanna—is now the world’s ...

Ashley Williams Receives Her Master’s and a Law Degree in the Same Week

Increasingly, young women are telling their stories of personal achievement so as to inspire others ...

Robert F. Smith Pledges to Pay Off Student Loans for Morehouse Graduates

On Sunday, May 19th, 396 young men wore their caps and gowns and seemed not ...

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Meet the Black Fashion Stylist/ Clothing Designer Whose Collection Reflect Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

Nationwide — Anita Davenport, the visionary founder of SingleTree Lane, is redefining the fashion industry’s ...

Black Physician Creates Guide to Transform Postpartum Care for Mothers

Nationwide — Phindile Erika Chowa, MD has seen firsthand the challenges moms face after arriving ...

Experience the Empowering Transformation of Healing Through "Forgiveness: Triumph over Tragedy"

Nationwide — A life-changing literary experience is about to grace your bookshelves! Announcing the release ...

Leadership Highlight: Morehouse College’s SGA President Mekhi Perrin

In an effort to highlight the people who are leading colleges and universities across the ...

Everything You Need to Know About The Death Road, Bolivia’s Famous Cycle Route

Officially known as North Yungas Road but more infamously as "The Death Road," this track ...

Leadership Highlight: University of Central Arkansas’ SGA President Colby Wilson

In an effort to highlight the people who are leading colleges and universities across the ...

Chicago Culture Ball’s Success Reinforce Eventnoire’s Position as a Leader in the Events Industry

Recording Artist Twista Receives the Legend Award Event Hosted by Val Warner & Tone Kapone ...

Former Black Walmart Exec Turned Author and Advocate Shares Insights on "Human-ing Well"

Amber Cabral Unveils Three Practical Approaches to Building Supportive Workplaces & Spaces by Being Good ...

Meet the Black Mom Turned Food Justice Advocate Championing for Healthier Communities

Nationwide — Tambra Raye Stevenson, a determined mother in Washington, DC, has emerged as a ...

The BOSS Network & Sage Awards $250K in Grants to the Divine Nine Sororities

Nationwide — Announcing the recipients of the 2024 Invest in Progress Grant, a collaborative initiative ...

Black Man From Alabama Who Fought in World War II Turns 106 Years Old

Nationwide — John Drake Sr., an African American man from Harvest, Alabama, has recently turned ...

Now Is A Better Time Than Ever For WNBA Players To Get A Raise

Recently, Angel Reese decided to make herself eligible for the WNBA draft. This was shortly ...

Former Marketing Director For Dr. Dre Launches Book for Black Women, Helping Them Set the World Ablaze

Nationwide — Dr. Tashion Macon, a first-generation college graduate, announces the release of her groundbreaking ...

16-Year-Old Black Author Releases Children’s Book Teaching Young People to Always Believe in Themselves

Nationwide — Alicen M. Felder, a 16-year-old author from Detroit, has released her latest book ...

HBCU Basketball Team Visits the White House More Than 60 Years After Winning Championship

Nationwide — More than 60 years after their historic championship victories, the Tennessee A&I Tigers ...

New Book Empowers Single Black Moms and Teenage Boys With No Father Figure

Nationwide — In his groundbreaking new book, Book of Remembrance, author Righteous One plumbs the ...

Black-Owned School Created by HBCU Grad Launches New Curriculum Teaching Generational Wealth

Nationwide — Financial Joy School, a free financial education platform devoted to closing the racial ...

Black Patient Who Has Received Two Kidney Transplants Reveals Strategies for Those Living with Chronic Illness

Nationwide — From shock and struggle to success, the book Triumph: Life on the Other ...

12-Year-Old Former Pre-Teen Beauty Queen Makes History, Releases Fitness Planner

Nationwide — Janae Madison, a 12-year-old multi-talented actress, model, and fitness advocate from Georgia, is ...

Leadership Highlight: University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s SGA President Awa Mbai

In an effort to highlight the people who are leading colleges and universities across the ...

OJ Simpson Dies at 76 After 2-Month Battle With Prostate Cancer

Nationwide — Orenthal James “O.J.” Simpson has sadly passed away after being diagnosed ...

‘Transformers One’ Trailer Drops As Josh Cooley Recalls ‘Gripping’ Performance By Brian Tyree Henry

Every villain has an origin story, even robot villains!

Leadership Highlight: Cheyney University of Pennsylvania’s SGA President Kishore Owusu

In an effort to highlight the people who are leading colleges and universities across the ...

Three Exciting New Ways to Save Money on Disney Resort Hotel Stays

Disney fans, families, and couples can take advantage of new savings opportunities at the Walt ...

You Can Now Fly Directly From Chicago to Rome Thanks to ITA Airways

ITA Airways, Italy's flagship carrier, has launched a new direct service connecting Chicago and ...

Black Twin Sisters Acquire Former Plantation Where Their Ancestors Were Enslaved

Nationwide — Twin sisters Jo and Joy Banner have made a significant move to reclaim ...

Why Food Deserts Are Prevalent In Black Communities And What We Can Do To Help

Access to healthy food options is imperative for everyone, but in the U.S., food ...

HBCU Grad Releases "Bae-ffirmations," Empowering Affirmations For Black Women

Nationwide — Dive into the heart of inspiration with the launch of Bae-ffirmations: Empowering Affirmations ...

Tennessee State University, BMAC Set Music Business Accelerator For Third Year

The Black Music Action Coalition has teamed with the Commercial Music Initiative at Tennessee State ...

MC Lyte, Maxwell, New Edition, Ne-Yo, Kem, Fantasia, and SWV to Headline 2024 Cincinnati Music Festival

Prime seating and hotel accommodations are available and selling fast Nationwide — Premier ticket and ...

A Racist Encounter in Oregon Inspired This Black Woman to Launch PDX People of Color Outdoors

One traumatic experience would be enough to deter people of color from enjoying national and ...

Largest Platform For HBCU Recruiting Celebrates 25 Years With DEI Conference and Career Fair

Nationwide — HBCU Connect, the largest online platform for professional networking within the HBCU student ...

Black Woman From Kentucky Quit Her Job After Winning $90K Lottery

Nationwide — Reshawn Toliver, who is from Hopkinsville, Kentucky, couldn’t contain her excitement when she ...

Is A$AP Rocky’s Net Worth as High as Rihanna’s?

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are one of the internet’s favorite couples for several reasons ...

First Black Woman Skateboard Artist Makes History, Takes Center Stage at First Solo Museum Exhibit

Nationwide — The Richmond Art Museum is proud to host an inspiring exhibition by Latosha ...

The 10 Best European Cities to Visit for Every Travel Style

The world is a big place and for passport holders, there’s no limit to ...

79-Year-Old Black Grandmother Celebrates Owning Her First Home

Nationwide — Mae Bailey, an African American mother of five from Little Rock, Arkansas, has ...

Black Doctor's Head-to-Toe Health Book Empowers African American Women to Live a Phenomenal Life

Nationwide — If anyone wonders why today’s Black women need a health book geared ...

Celebrity Black Chef Invests 7 Figures in Prestigious University to Revive Its Culinary Arts Program

Launch of “The Relationship Cheat Code” leads to Exciting Collaboration with St. Thomas University Nationwide ...

Black Entrepreneur Partners With Major Hospital, Selling Her Hair Care Products in the Gift Shop

Nationwide — Cindy Tawiah, the founder of Diva By Cindy, has partnered with St. Agnes ...

Founder of Black Woman-Owned Company Ranks No. 1 on Inc. Magazine's Fastest-Growing Companies in Illinois

Nationwide — Inc. magazine has revealed that AtkCo, launched by Founder and CEO Shayna Atkins ...

Black Attorney, Zulu Ali, Renamed Top 10 Criminal and Immigration Lawyer by Attorney and Practice Magazine

Nationwide — Attorney Zulu Ali, founder and principal of the Law Offices of Zulu Ali ...

Black Mom of 5 Introduces Patent-Pending Products to Help Moms Navigate Postpartum

Nationwide — Meet Britnee Wheeler, a military spouse and mother of five, who wears many ...

From Badges to Business: Sonya Ofchus Shares Secrets to Thriving Amidst Recession and Career Transitions

Nationwide — In a compelling new interview, Sonya Ofchus, a trailblazing entrepreneur and former law ...

The First Ever Madrid-Themed Amusement Park is Now Open in Dubai

The theme park has more than 40 attractions, including the tallest amusement ride in the ...

‘Basketball Wives’ Star Mehgan James Speaks Out About Popular Bahamas Island With Flesh-Eating Bacteria After Friend Loses Leg

Mehgan James is spreading awareness for a tragedy that occurred in the Bahamas. The “Basketball ...

Great-Granddaughter of Booker T. Washington Releases Her Latest Book

After eight years in the making, Dr. Rush releases her fourth book Nationwide — Dr ...

Coachella 2024: 6 Things To Do Besides Listening to Music

Coachella is a music and art festival like no other. The fest is extremely popular ...

Black Grandmother, Retired Educator Launches New Book Fair for Children of Color

Nationwide — On Saturday, July 27th, Valerie J. Lewis Coleman, a 60-year-old African American grandmother ...

Leadership Highlight: Elizabeth City State University’s SGA President Jay’Quahn Blackledge

In an effort to highlight the people who are leading colleges and universities across the ...

Leadership Highlight: Lincoln University of PA’s SGA President Hashone Carry Jr.

In an effort to highlight the people who are leading colleges and universities across the ...

Meet the Black Woman From Detroit Making History in Heavy Demolition and Construction

Nationwide — Meet Lauren Davis, a proud African American woman from Detroit, Michigan, who’s defying ...

This Black Motivational Speaker, Raised By a Single Mom, Now Addresses 1,000's at HBCUs and More

Nationwide — Coach Travis Johnson, raised by a single mother, is a leading motivational speaker ...

1,000’s of Young Black Women to be Empowered by Former Victim of Childhood Molestation Who is Now an Author/ Activist

Nationwide — Adeola Oladele is a beacon of hope and a testament to the resilience ...

Leadership Highlight: Dillard University’s SGA President Lena Uddyback

In an effort to highlight the people who are leading colleges and universities across the ...

Leadership Highlight: Edward Waters University’s SGA President Patricia Johnson

In an effort to highlight the people who are leading colleges and universities across the ...

Black Homeschooling Mom of 9 Continues to Inspire with Her Unique Bilingual Books for Children

Nationwide — Shylene Santiago, a visionary mother of nine children and a dedicated advocate for ...

Leadership Highlight: Middle Tennessee State University’s SGA President Michai Mosby

In an effort to highlight the people who are leading colleges and universities across the ...

Author Kim L. Dulaney's New Book is an Open Letter to R. Kelly, A Candid Reflection on Celebrity Culture and Its Impact

The author of ‘Star Struck’ deep dives into the complexities of abuse, cancel culture, and ...

The Best Knitwear for Your Spring Travel Wardrobe

As spring arrives and the weather transitions, layering becomes key, and what better way to ...

Pediatrician Opens First Black-Owned Clinic Offering No Wait Evaluations for Autism, ADHD

Nationwide — Dr. Hokehe Eko, a Board-Certified Pediatrician, Integrative Medicine specialist, and mother of 3 ...

Georgia Pastor and Car Dealer Accused of Stealing Identities, Defrauding Customers Now in Custody

Nationwide — Reveckeyo “R.A.” Hill, a pastor from Georgia who also runs a ...

Black-Led Organizations, From Outdoor Afro To Justice Outside, Are Fighting For Environmental Justice

Black environmental organizations are calling out the environmental racism that has ostracized BIPOC from the ...

Tyler Perry Confirms That 'Sister Act 3' is Still in the Works

Nationwide — Tyler Perry recently confirmed that Sister Act 3 is still in the works ...

Black Woman With Autism Makes History, Releases Her 30th Children’s Book

Nationwide — Ayanna Davis, an African American woman known as “Phenomenally Autistic,” has recently illustrated ...

Leadership Highlight: Valdosta State University’s SGA President William Burnett

In an effort to highlight the people who are leading colleges and universities across the ...

Simone Biles Thought She Would Be ‘Banned From America’ After Pulling From Tokyo Olympics Due To Twisties

Simone Biles opened up about the pressure she was under following her withdrawal from the ...

New Film Executive Produced by NBA Star Anthony Davis and Directed by Raven Magwood Goodson Set For Digital Release

Nationwide — The highly anticipated independent film Finding Tony, directed by Raven Magwood Goodson and ...

‘The Chi’: Trailer For The Second Half Of Season 6 Truly Shows How No One Is Safe

The second half of Season 6 of The Chi is almost here, and fans are ...

Black Founder Launches New Line of Military Caps With Silk Liners in Retail Stores Nationwide

Meet Natasha Hinds, a retired U.S. Army veteran who is also the founder and ...

Black Mom & Daughter- Owned Sneaker Company Makes History, Signs 7 World Football Champs

Nationwide — Meet Cynthia Cureton-Robles and her daughter Santia Deck, the owners of TRONUS, the ...

Black Author/Creator's Coloring Book Series Addresses Mental Health Issues, Bullying and Suicide

Nationwide — Meet Henderson Vaughan, the mastermind behind The Real Adventures Of Captain85, a coloring ...

Famous Homes From Movies And TV You Can Rent On Airbnb

Airbnb has made it possible for movie and TV fans to rent out actual properties ...

Publisher of Ethiopian Children’s Books Collaborates With IBBY Ethiopia For Exciting New International Developments

Nationwide — The Ethiopian Section of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY ...

Black-Owned Skincare Company to Host 2-Day Event For Women of Color

Nationwide — Nuekie, an innovative skincare company for people of color, is proud to announce ...

UNC Charlotte Renames A Dorm After A Black Alum For The First Time

UNC Charlotte renamed the Dontá L. Wilson Residence Hall in honor of the business and ...

‘Power Book II: Ghost’ Exclusive: First-Look Images For Season 4 Drop, Golden Brooks Joins Cast

Blavity’s Shadow and Act has the exclusive first look at several images from Power Book ...

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