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10 Years of AMVCAs: Celebrating Excellence in African Cinema and Fashion (Full List of Winners)

May 12, 2024 10:00AM ● By Gift Joe

This year’s ceremony holds particular significance as it marks a decade of honoring and showcasing the crème de la crème of talent across Africa.

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Cheers To May!

May 07, 2024 03:00PM ● By Fun Times Magazine

As May is buzzing in like a busy bee, let’s explore some events to keep you busy, too.

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An Untold Story: Why The Met Gala Is More Than Just A Party For Celebrities.

May 07, 2024 12:30PM ● By Oluwadamilola Akindolire

What exactly goes on behind the velvet ropes? What does it all mean, and why should it matter?

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Beyoncé's 'Blackbiird': A Powerful Reimagining of a Symbol for Black Creativity

May 02, 2024 10:00AM ● By By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Black musicians have long used the symbol of the blackbird to describe their careers – the isolation they’ve felt and the discrimination they’ve faced along the way.

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Fuji: Nigeria's Dance Floor Anthem Gets Documented

May 01, 2024 10:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Nigerian singer Síkírù Àyìndé Barrister (1948-2010) pioneered fújì, a Yorùbá genre of popular dance music.

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Spread Your Wings Into May

Apr 30, 2024 02:00PM ● By FunTimes Staff

As April, which yielded so many engaging events, gives way to the promise of May, consider walking, dancing, and singing to the tune of these low-cost or free activities ranging from athletic races to strolls in the garden.

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Uncle Sam Says "ByteDance"? The Looming TikTok Ban And Its Side Effects

Apr 30, 2024 10:00AM ● By Burns Johnson

Let's unpack the reasons behind the potential ban and see if it's all national security or just a social media soap opera.

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Favorite American Foods You Didn’t Know Originated From Africa

Apr 29, 2024 10:00AM ● By Gift Joe

There is a probability that something you ate or drank today was first brought to America by slaves from Africa.

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Modern Minds African Proverbs That Will Get You Thinking

Apr 28, 2024 10:00AM ● By Victoria Ezechukwu-Nwagwu

Here are some of the best African proverbs that continue to inspire and enlighten people around the world.

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Level Up for Equality: Building Inclusive Worlds and Empowering Black Gamers in the Gaming Galaxy

Apr 26, 2024 01:00PM ● By Anand Subramanian

Black gamers, a passionate and rapidly growing demographic, often navigate worlds that lack characters that reflect their experiences or stories that resonate with their realities.

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