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Usmansax releases new single Echo of Eden
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Usmansax has released “Echo of Eden,” a new instrumental single from his forthcoming album Rebirth.
Manamela launches heritage careers expo in North West
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South Africa’s Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela launched the fourth Heritage Careers Expo at ORBIT TVET College’s Mankwe Campus in North West on Sept. 22, 2026. The national program is designed to link learners to careers,…
Jessie Gill leads enterprise strategy at Wheels as chief of staff
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Jessie Gill, senior vice president and chief of staff at Wheels, is using 16 years of executive and chief of staff experience to drive strategy, planning and transformation across the company.
House of Botswana stages Diamonds & The Delta in New York City
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House of Botswana brought music, culture and business leaders together in New York on Sept. 18 for Diamonds & The Delta, a showcase centered on Botswana’s heritage, diamonds and growing influence.
ADIFF sets virtual film series on Black life in Latin America
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The African Diaspora International Film Festival will stream Black in Latin America online across the U.S. from Sept. 25 to Oct. 15, 2026, with 10 films focused on Afro-descendant history, identity and inequality across the region.
Tryon launches Nina Simone and Samuel Waymon scholarship fund
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A new scholarship fund in Tryon, North Carolina, is reviving local support for the Waymon family with a benefit recital by pianist Awadagin Pratt on Oct. 3. The fund aims to help young musicians from across the Southeast while linking the project…
Jiangsu Shizhan expands aluminum truss and stage systems for event infrastructure
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Jiangsu Shizhan Group Co., Ltd. is expanding its role in temporary event infrastructure with aluminum truss, stage, and barrier systems for concerts, exhibitions, festivals, and sports events.
TheSinging.Bible tops 1 million plays in two weeks
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TheSinging.Bible says its music-based Bible platform passed one million song plays within two weeks of its Aug. 25 launch, drawing listeners in nearly 200 countries without paid advertising.
SAYELA releases official video for My Rhythm Knows Your Name
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SAYELA has released the official video for “My Rhythm Knows Your Name,” a 3-minute, 28-second visual that mixes Amapiano, Afro-pop and Afro-R&B. The release, available on YouTube since Sept. 1, aims to expand SAYELA’s growing catalog and direct…
Cardiac biomarkers market seen reaching $57.64B by 2035
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The global cardiac biomarkers market is projected to climb from $17.78 billion in 2025 to $57.64 billion by 2035, driven by high-sensitivity troponin adoption, faster point-of-care testing and rising cardiovascular disease burden.
Ourconic documentary to debut at PVIFF and stream same day on JaroGO
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Beyond the Diagnosis will premiere Nov. 6 at the Peachtree Village International Film Festival in Atlanta and launch the same day on JaroGO in five countries.
GMU scholar’s new book spotlights refugees as creators, not just victims
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A new book by George Mason University’s Lisa Gilman argues that refugees are too often reduced to statistics and stereotypes.
Diaspora Creatives Awards sets inaugural 2026 ceremony in Atlanta
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Diaspora Creatives Awards will hold its first ceremony Nov. 21, 2026, at Atlanta Virtual Studios, honoring African creatives across the global diaspora.
Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards Dinner raises more than $500,000 for veterans
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The annual Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards Dinner returned to Nashville on Sept. 10 and raised more than $500,000 for The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project.
NOAH drops dance single MOVE YA BODY
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NOAH has released “MOVE YA BODY,” a summer-ready dance track blending Brazilian funk, amapiano, gqom and EDM-pop. The single reflects the London-based artist’s Ethiopia-rooted sound and his push to make music that crosses cultures and gets crowds…
Creole Food Fest returns to Brooklyn Bridge Park for eighth year
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Creole Food Fest will take over Pier 3 at Brooklyn Bridge Park on Oct. 3, 2026, with Time Out Market as a partner.
FIFDA returns to Paris Sept. 4-6 with 15 films from 13 countries and territories
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The 16th Festival International de Films de la Diaspora Africaine runs Sept. 4-6, 2026, at two Paris cinemas with 15 films, premieres and filmmaker talks.
JAMNOLA adds Black Masking Indian suits and Adinkra installation
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JAMNOLA is unveiling a new rotating exhibition in New Orleans featuring Black Masking Indian suits, relics and an interactive Adinkra installation through Mardi Gras. The additions spotlight African heritage, Mardi Gras Indian tradition and the…
Latroit House Ensemble drops ‘Pearls’ ahead of Classics, Vol. 1
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Latroit House Ensemble has released “Pearls (feat.
Virtuoso’s 2026 luxury travel trends point to Uganda
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Virtuoso’s 2026 Luxe Report says affluent travelers want more space, wildlife, authenticity and conservation, a shift that could favor Uganda’s parks, lodges and adventure offerings.
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