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Alabaster International to host immersive gala for women-led food security in Africa
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Alabaster International will hold ETCHED on Sept. 12 at Serendipity Labs Costa Mesa to raise money for its enset program and spotlight women smallholder farmers in Ethiopia and Kenya.
Snooknuk's new album debuts at No. 1 on U.S. iTunes Children's Albums chart
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Snooknuk’s All In Good Time launched Aug. 14 and quickly reached No. 1 on the U.S. iTunes Children’s Albums chart.
KanKouran plans 43rd National African Dance and Drum Conference in Washington
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KanKouran Dance Company will host its 43rd annual National African Dance and Drum Conference and Concert over Labor Day weekend in Washington, D.C. The event brings together West African dancers, musicians and instructors for workshops and a major…
TEMPO Networks launches TEMPO Africa through Zambia carnival partnership
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TEMPO Networks is expanding into Africa through a multi-year partnership with Zambia’s Lusaka Carnival, marking the company’s 21st anniversary and a new push to connect Caribbean and African culture, media and tourism.
3D audio market seen tripling to $27.05 billion by 2035
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The global 3D audio market is projected to rise from $7.81 billion in 2026 to $27.05 billion by 2035, driven by spatial audio adoption in streaming, gaming and XR. The forecast highlights how immersive audio is moving from a premium feature to a…
Hero Kids Network lands global programming deal with Kingdom Sat TV
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Hero Kids Network has struck a global programming partnership with THE KINGDOM SAT TV to distribute original children’s content across a satellite footprint reaching more than 260 million households.
Music tourism market seen reaching $363.8B by 2033
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A new Persistence Market Research study says the global music tourism market could grow from $129.5 billion in 2026 to $363.8 billion by 2033 as live events, festivals and cultural travel keep drawing international visitors.
African Diaspora International Film Festival returns to Washington for 19th edition
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The African Diaspora International Film Festival will hold its 19th Washington, D.C. edition Aug. 14-16 at George Washington University, with films from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe and North America focused on human rights, democracy, identity…
Latroit House Ensemble drops ‘Pearls’ ahead of Classics, Vol. 1
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Latroit House Ensemble has released “Pearls (feat.
Five Chinese Outdoor Musical Fountain Suppliers to Watch in 2026
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Chinese manufacturers are expanding their role in the global musical fountain market as demand rises for custom water shows in public spaces, hotels, resorts, and commercial developments.
Five Chinese musical fountain suppliers target global projects
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Chinese musical fountain manufacturers are expanding overseas with turnkey design, engineering and installation services as the global market heads toward USD 5.23 billion by 2034. Five suppliers stand out for municipal, hospitality and multimedia…
Call Sheet Media acquires African-inspired fantasy screenplay 'The Embers of Aerthos'
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Call Sheet Media has acquired Donnell D. Pannell’s historical fantasy screenplay ‘The Embers of Aerthos,’ a project now entering development with a focus on an African-inspired world of kingdoms, mythology and war. The move adds an original…
Cloud music services market seen reaching $50.96 billion by 2035
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The cloud music services market is projected to nearly triple from 2025 to 2035 as streaming, AI personalization, and multi-device listening keep expanding worldwide.
Chartmetric and Splice map the rise of hybrid music genres
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Chartmetric and Splice found that hybrid genres are taking a larger share of global listening while traditional top genres shrink.
Music therapy market seen reaching $6.03 billion by 2033
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Coherent Market Insights says the music therapy market is projected to hit $6.03 billion by 2033, expanding at a 9.4% annual pace from 2026 to 2033. The forecast points to rising demand across mental health, neurological rehabilitation, dementia…
Brand South Africa mixer ties Atlanta and Africa ahead of 2026 World Cup
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Brand South Africa drew more than 200 guests to Hotel Phoenix in Atlanta for a networking mixer centered on Pan-African culture, commerce, and diaspora connections ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The event highlighted growing links between…
Dr. Samuel Waymon set for UCSC residency and October concert
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Dr. Samuel Waymon will spend a week in residence at UC Santa Cruz this October, capped by a performance with the Magic Man Band on Oct. 24. The visit brings music, film and classroom events to campus and will raise support for Africa-focused…
MLife Music Group and Mazalito back global rollout of Beautiful Day
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MLife Music Group and Mazalito have formed a partnership to expand Beautiful Day, a multicultural anthem tied to unity, peace and social impact ahead of the FIFA World Cup. The campaign will use music, sport and community outreach to widen the…
Bernard Couchman launches First to a Billion with exclusive sales through H2OBoy.ca
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Bernard Couchman has announced First to a Billion, a book aimed at readers who want to build billionaire-scale wealth, with sales routed only through H2OBoy.ca. The release centers on ownership, intellectual property and a 20-year Africa trade…
Camphor Church plans back-to-school day for 450 families in Philadelphia
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Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church will host its annual Back to School Community Day on Aug. 22 in Philadelphia, with free supplies, food, haircuts and family activities.
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