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From Hollywood to Nollywood, get a front row seat to the biggest entertainment stories in the world. Join host Jackson Mvunganyi on the Red Carpet for a fast-paced, engaging entertainment show featuring the latest in pop-culture, fashion, sports, film and television.
On this week’s Red Carpet, Ghanaian award-winning-musician Edem stops by VOA to discuss his multiple city U.S. tour and new music with international artists, including Jim Jones, the founder of the renowned American Diplomats rap group, also known as the Dipset. Plus, Idris Elba is set to star and executive produce a television series adaptation of Nigerian write Chinua Achebe’s iconic “Things Fall Apart” novel. This and more entertainment-related updates on today’s Red Carpet!
On Red Carpet: Host Jackson Mvunganyi sits down with Chardelle Moore, an American artist and motivational speaker whose work is based on her connection to Africa. Plus, Zimbabwean entrepreneur and car manufacturer Tatenda Mungofa uses his company to create employment opportunities for youth while promoting African-made vehicles. This, and more entertainment and tech related updates on today’s Red Carpet!
On this week’s Red Carpet, we profile Frances Tiafoe, a Sierra Leonean American tennis player who recently received high praise by sports commentators after he became one of two Americans making it to the first all-American Grand Slam men's singles semifinal final since 2005. Rap and electro lovers gather at the 25th edition of the Woodstower festival held in France. This and more entertainment updates on today’s Red Carpet
On this week’s Red Carpet, host Jackson Mvunganyi returns and spotlights the work of multiple-award-winning 93-year-old actor James Earl Jones, popularly known for his role in the movie “Coming to America,” and the “Lion King” animation, who passed away this week. Plus, VOA sits down with Senegalese students and their teacher who are transforming solar cars into an energy project that is providing power for disadvantaged and rural communities. This and more on today’s Red Carpet!
On this week’s edition of Red Carpet, guest host fills in for Jackson Mvunganyi who spoke with Mozambican band, the Yababuluku Boyz about their hit single titled “Yababuluku,” and tour in Washington. Plus, a 24-year-old Nigerien amputee overcomes obstacles to pursue his 2024 Paris Paralympic dream. This and more updates on today’s Red Carpet!
On this week’s edition of Red Carpet, guest host Sunday Shomari fills in for Jackson Mvunganyi and spotlights Fiker Yeshewas, an Ethiopian musician who visited VOA to discuss her latest album and performed. Plus, a Kenyan restaurant experiments with robots that are working as servers for customers. This and more entertainment related updates on today’s Red Carpet!
On this week’s edition of Red Carpet, host Jackson Mvunganyi speaks with Victony, a Nigerian Afrobeats star who recently performed in front of a sold-out theatre in Washington. Plus, Cameroonian artist Shiri Achu holds an exhibit in Washington to showcase African fashion and culture. This and more entertainment-related updates on today’s Red Carpet!
On this week’s episode of Red Carpet, host Jackson Mvunganyi is joined by Heather Maxwell, the host of VOA’s Music Time in Africa, to discuss the legacy of Toumani Dibate, Mali’s master of the Kora who passed away on July 19. Plus, Ghanaian artists start a campaign focused on advocating for the restoration and repatriation of looted artifacts. This and more entertainment-related updates on today’s Red Carpet!
On this week’s episode of Red Carpet, host Jackson Mvunganyi sits down with Amerado Burner, a Ghanaian musician from the eastern city of Kumasi who was on tour in Washington. Plus, South Africa’s newly appointed minister of sports, a reformed prisoner turned businessman and motivational speaker, promotes “spinning,” a sport with associations with the nations gangster culture and involves drivers pulling dangerous stunts from fast-moving cars. This and other entertainment related updates on today’s Red Carpet!
On this week’s Red Carpet, we visit the city of Chicago to attend the 36th annual Ghana Festival, where people from the West African nation gathered to celebrate their culture and traditions. Plus, South Africa’s first-ever BMX Freestyle champion Vincent Lygonie chats to VOA about his career and selection to represent the nation at the Paris Olympics. This and more entertainment-related updates on today's Red Carpet!
On this week’s Red Carpet, host Jackson Mvunganyi spotlights African fashion entrepreneur Rich Mnisi wins the “Best Designer Africa” award at the Paris Fashion week. Plus, Ethiopian rapper Jemberu Demeke joins the show to discuss his latest album titled Esatu. This and more entertainment-related news on today’s Africa 54!
From Hollywood to Nollywood, get a front row seat to the biggest entertainment stories in the world. Join host Jackson Mvunganyi on the Red Carpet for a fast-paced, engaging entertainment show featuring the latest in pop-culture, fashion, sports, film and television - content catered to an African audience.
On this week’s episode of Red Carpet we speak to John Collins, a English guitarist who moved from his home country to Ghana where he has built a new life and embraced the “African spirit.”Plus, South Africa’s cricket national team, popularly known as the Proteas, is relaxing its quota system to address equal cultural and racial representation in the team. This and more sports and entertainment related updates on today’s Red Carpet!
On this week’s edition of Red Carpet, trailblazing Kenyan Dj Fully Focus joins the show to discuss the growth of Afrobeats and how the consumption of the African music genre has increased in the United States. Plus, Zimbabwean percussionist and singer Blessing Chimanga visits Voice of America to discuss his journey in musicThis and more entertainment-related updates on today's Red Carpet!
On this week’s edition of Red Carpet, host Jackson Mvunganyi spotlights the recently held Black Entertainment Television, BET awards, where Grammy award winning South African artist Tyla won two awards. Plus, Angolan athlete Andre Mathias speaks to VOA about his preparations for the Paris Olympics games. This and more entertainment-related updates on today’s Red Carpet!
On this week’s Red Carpet, we spotlight Rema, an Afrobeats star from Benin city in Nigeria who recently made history for the genre after his song titled “Calm Down” became the first to reach 1 billion on-demand streams. Plus, host Jackson Mvunganyi sits down with Heruy Aregawi Gebremariam, an Ethiopian visual artist who uses his work to document all the places he has lives since he left the Horn of Africa nation five years ago.
On this week’s Red Carpet, we spotlight the upcoming world tour of Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Asake. Included in his venues to perform is the Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. which has a maximum sitting capacity of 20, 356.Plus, Moriera Chonguica, an award-winning Mozambican musician joins the show to discuss the importance of investing in arts education.
On this week’s Red Carpet, host Jackson Mvunganyi speaks to Nigerian animator Roy Okupe whose series titled Iyanu is being adapted by Cartoon Network and Max. Plus, Afronitaaa and Abigail, Ghanaian dancers speak on placing third at Britain’s Got Talent, a major television show in the United Kingdom which gives life changing opportunities to entertainers. This and more entertainment-related updates on today’s Red Carpet!
On this week’s Red Carpet, we look at the recently concluded season of the Basketball Africa League which resulted in Angolan veterans Petro de Luanda winning the championship. Plus, VOA visits the House of Xandria, a Malawi fashion house which makes sustainable eco-friendly clothes.This and more entertainment-related updates on today’s Red Carpet!
This week on Red Carpet, interview with award-winning Cameroonian rapper and singer Naomi Achu. Cartoon Network and Max announces an all-Nigerian cast for “Iyanu,” the epic superhero animated series created by Nigerian animator and storyteller Roy Okupe. We also visit Washington’s National Portrait Gallery to check out the an exhibition featuring one Hollywood's greatest portrait photographers. Those stories plus, the story of the Victorian dress among the tribal Damara women in Namibia.
On this week’s episode of Red Carpet, we speak to Nigerian rapper ODUMODUBLVCK who is on the last leg of his nine city U.S. tour. Plus, East African curator and musician visits VOA to talk about his annual Madaraka festival. This and more on today’s Red Carpet!
On this week’s episode of Red Carpet, we visit the set of Uganda’s hit television series titled Junior Drama Club and sit down with its producer Allan Manzi. Plus, U.S. lawmakers and diplomats compete on a soccer field in Washington D.C. And in Angola, teenagers have turned to theatre to express themselves. This and more entertainment-related updates on today’s Red Carpet!
On this week’s episode of Red Carpet, host Jackson Mvunganyi speaks to Clare Akamanzi, the CEO of NBA Africa about a new accelerator program which is focused on empowering entrepreneurs on the continent. Plus, we spotlight how Dambe, a traditional form of boxing is making a gradual comeback in northern Nigeria after the sport had ceased for decades in the West African nation. This and more entertainment-related updates on today’s Red Carpet!
On Red Carpet, East African Dj’s KII and DJ Toxyyc join the show to discuss how they are influencing the music industry in their region. Plus, Nigerian Grammy-award winning musician Tems releases her debut album soon after a successful performance at Coachella. She was joined on stage by Afrobeats superstar Wizkid and multi-award-winning popstar Justin Bieber. This and more entertainment-related updates on today’s Red Carpet!
On this week’s episode of Red Carpet, host Jackson Mvunganyi sits down with Bruce Melodie, a multi-award winning Rwandan Afrobeats musician. They discuss the East African artist’s career in music and more. Plus, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, a U.S. based actor from the Democratic Republic of Congo visits VOA to discuss her most recent on-screen appearance in the movie “The Color Purple,” which was produced by Oprah Winfrey. This and more entertainment-related updates on today’s Red Carpet!
On this week’s episode of Red Carpet, host Jackson Mvunganyi sits down with Osita Ugeh, a reputable U.S. based African event organizer who is popularly known by his alias Duke. He has promoted concerts for several award-winning artists, including Burna Boy, Davido, Adekunle Gold, Stonebwoy and others. Plus, VOA interviews Paulina Chiziane, a Mozambican writer who broke barriers by becoming the first African woman to publish a novel. This and more entertainment-related updates on today’s Red Carpet!
On this week’s edition of Red Carpet, host Jackson Mvunganyi sits down with Ghanaian Afrobeats star, Kidi. They discuss his musical influences and some of his billboard charting songs, including “Touch It,” and “Blessed.” Plus, VOA’s Timothy Obiezu files a report from Abuja, Nigeria, which delves into the West African nation’s film industry, popularly known as “Nollywood.” This and other entertainment-related updates on today’s Red Carpet!
On this week’s edition of Red Carpet, host Jackson Mvunganyi sits down with Ghanaian multi-award-winning musician Black Sherif. They discuss his musical influences, the state of music in his nation and more. Plus, Beyonce’s country album has broken streaming records. All this and more entertainment related updates on today’s Red Carpet!
On this week’s edition of Red Carpet, we hear from Tosin Otudeko, a Nollywood screenwriter and producer who discussed her new movie titled “Over the Bridge.” Plus, Mozambican fashion designer Shaazia Adam joins the show to highlight how she took her brand to the global market.This and more entertainment-related updates on this week’s Red Carpet.
On this week’s edition of Red Carpet, we speak with multi-award-winning Ugandan musician and opposition leader Bobi Wine about his Oscar-nominated film titled “The People’s President.” Plus, host Jackson Mvunganyi sits down with Ghanaian reggae dancehall sensation Stonebwoy who recently was in Washington to perform at the Rolling Cocoa Festival, an event focused on showing art and culture from the West African nation. This and more entertainment-related updates on this week’s Red Carpet!
On this week's episode of Red Carpert, 2024 Basketball Africa League kicks off its fourth season in Pretoria, South Africa. Oppenheimer wins big at the Oscars. We check out the D.C. Embassy Chef Challenge—a fun and friendly competition where 23 chefs prepared cuisines from their countries. competition where 23 chefs prepared cuisines from their countries. And for women’s history month we pay tribute the life and legacy of Cape Verdean singer, Cesária Évora.
On this week’s episode of Red Carpet, we spotlight the work of Mati Diop, a French-Senegalese filmmaker who made history at the Berlin Film Festival. And, in our segment where we commemorate Black History Month, we focus on the legacy of Maya Angelou, an award-winning writer and poet. This and more entertainment updates on this week’s Red Carpet!
On this week’s episode of Red Carpet, we spotlight the work of African artists whose work can be seen at the Salama Africa Creative Center in Malawi’s Dzaleka Refugee Camp. We also profile the work of Fikru Gebremariam, an Ethiopian painter based in Addis Ababa. Plus, in observance of Black History Month, we reflect on the legacy of boxing legend Mohammad Ali. This and more entertainment updates on this week’s Red Carpet!
On this episode of Red Carpet, we focus on the recently concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament that was won by the host nation, Ivory Coast after they defeated their West African rivals, Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the final.Plus, as the U.S. commemorates Black History Month, we look at the impact that acting legend Sidney Poitier had on the global film and television industry.This and more entertainment news on today’s Red Carpet.
On this episode of Red Carpet, the family of reggae icon, Bob Marley, says they want to introduce the Jamaican star to a younger audience. Plus, this year's Black History Month is observed through the achievements of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. And, South African music sensation Tyla, wins a Grammy award for her viral hit song “Water." All this and more and Red Carpet!
On this week's Red Carpet, visual artist Isaac Konney inspires youth in his neghborhood, in Accra, Ghana, in Abidjan, meet A'Salfo, lead singer of the legendary band, Magic System, get an insight into the adrenaline raising sport of bull riding, and more...
On this episode of Red Carpet, Casablanca puts on a colorful art show, African documentaries among those nominated for an Oscar, and a new generation of stand-up comedians in Senegal make waves in and outside of the country, and more...
On this episode of Red Carpet, survivors of a 1972 plane crash revisit the moment in "Society of the Snow', Ivory Coast hosts 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, artist Raphael Bandiwa raises awareness of child labor in DRC, through his art, and more...
On this episode of Red Carpet, we take a look at this year’s Golden Globe Awards, a restaurant group in Los Angeles is making a traditional cuisine healthier, and Roller Hockey takes off among Benin's youth.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we begin the New Year with lots of music, including interviews with artists like Sho Madjozi, Waka Flaka, and acapella group Nobuntu!
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have holiday window displays in New York, we speak to Nigerian American singer Nora Adei, and a Continental Canoe Sprint Olympics qualifier takes off in Nigeria.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have an interview with Nigerian photographer Lola Akinmade; in Colorado designers are mixing modern fashion with cultural textiles from different countries, and we’ll take you to the Botanical Gardens here in Washington DC for the "Season’s Greenings" holiday exhibition.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have an interview with 17-year-old Nigerian artist Qing Madi, a look at the “A Maze of Power” art exhibit in Paris that portrays African presidents, and how hair braiding is gaining popularity among young girls in Mozambique.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we head to Mozambique for the Kinani dance festival, an interview with Nigerian producer and artist Pheelz, and a look at the annual auto show in Los Angeles showcasing the latest innovations with cars.
On this episode of Red Carpet, an exclusive interview with Malawian actress, Mwai Simbota, Marvel Comics’ first Muslim superhero makes her big-screen debut, and a look at Nigerian designer Bubu Ogisi’s culturally inspired fashion creations.
On this episode of Red Carpet, an exclusive look the largest Black technology conference in the United States, AfroTech. Kenyan breakdancers set their hopes on the Olympic stage in Paris and Nigeria’s pidgin language movie 'Mami Wata' aims for the Oscars.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we speak to music executive Bu Thiam in Atlanta, Mozambican singer Zander Baronet talks to us about Amapiano, and we speak to the fashion designer behind the brand ‘Touch of Rwanda Fashion Designs’.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we take you inside this year’s One Music Fest in Atlanta.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we take a look inside Tanzania’s preparations to host AFCON 2027, Ghanaian artist Amoaka Boafo unveils a new exhibit in Colorado, and a dance off raises awareness for domestic violence in Prince George’s County.
A new documentary film, “Le Choisi” or “The Chosen One” tells the stories of first-generation Africans from Europe and America who are pursuing their dreams in various fields. VOA’s Kahli Abdu spoke to Suzanne Barry, the filmmaker behind the documentary in an exclusive interview.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we take a look inside Ghana’s Chale Wote festival, a Sudanese band spreads musical message after fleeing from war, and we speak to the filmmakers behind the documentary film “Free Money.”
On this episode of Red Carpet, we're at the National Mall in Washington D.C. for the World Cultural Festival, an event celebrating cultural diversity, peace, and global harmony.
On this episode of Red Carpet, We take a look inside the death of rising Nigerian Afrobeats star Mohbad, Sudanese filmmakers who fled war screen their film in Nairobi, and Malawian producer Tapps partners with international music firms to take Malawian music global.
On this episode of Red Carpet, We take a look inside West African restaurant Mansa Kunda in Maryland, we speak to photographer Tamibe Bourdanne, and a young woman creates black dolls in Brazil.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have two African artists whose installations were on display at this year’s Burning Man festival, Sudanese artists working to heal from the trauma of war, and a Zambian film focuses on hardships faced by boy with albinism.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have the first edition of the Motherland comedy festival in Maryland, Ugandan vocalist Irene Ntale, and an original animated series from Africa has made its debut on Netflix.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have a hit Mozambican soap opera winning audiences, we speak to Cecily Habimana: the fashion designer behind the Sew Much Soul Conference, and Zamrock legends WITCH are back after 40 years.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have award-winning photos exploring Mozambique's colonial past, and art is flourishing amid a political crisis in Niger.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we take a look inside Washington DC’s U Street, Okway Osadebe keeping his father’s legacy alive, and a soccer academy in Burtonsville, Maryland, founded by a Togolese immigrant is changing lives and training children to be stars on and off the pitch.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have a fashion designer reviving ancient Burkina Faso cloths, AI’s future in entertainment, and the 19th edition of the Basketball Without Borders camp in South Africa.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have a media academy in Somalia hoping to empower women through film, and tennis star Frances Tiafoe returns to his roots.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have a Tunisian startup refurbishing shoes and leather bags, and we take a look at the numerous artists who performed at this year’s Broccoli City Festival in D.C.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have AI imagining “beautiful women” in 100 countries around the world, and an Afrobeats Festival in DC strikes a harmonious chord.
Ghanaian producer and artist Ronald Banful aka GuiltyBeatz is behind some of Afrobeats biggest hits. A Grammy nominated-producer, GuiltyBeatz has worked on songs for top artists like Beyonce, Tems and many others. On his recent trip to Washington D.C., he joined VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi to talk about his inspiration.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have salsa dancing as a form of therapy in Nigeria, and Cameroonian musician Gomez Oba talks to us about his career and his aspirations to help spread peace and unity in his country.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have Kenyan Gamers uniting to bridge Africa's esports server gap, and Mozambican rapper Hernâni da Silva speaks to us about the state of Hip-Hop in his country.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have two Ghanaian painters featured at the Denver Art Museum and a fashion brand by a former Somali refugee is upcycling life jackets to raise awareness for refugees.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have a Burkina Faso rapper building schools from ticket sales and an Ethiopian artist shows the relationship of nature and technology.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we catch up with Kenyan band Sauti Sol as they embark on their final ever tour and a museum in Los Angeles is highlighting women’s art from the Middle East and beyond.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have women on Principe Island turning trash into jewelry and Arts of Africa Gallery reopens at Denver Art Museum in Colorado.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have a training center aiming to inspire filmmakers in Morrocco and Ghanaian American entrepreneur Nina Oduro is on a mission to amplify African food.
On this episode of Red Carpet, artist Ayana V. Jackson takes us behind her futuristic exhibit “From the Deep” and Malawian Artist Zeze Kingston’s Amapiano fusion is making waves in Malawi and beyond.
On this episode of Red Carpet, Nigerian batik artist Gasali Adeyemo takes us behind his work in the film “The Woman King,” and Maurice Kirya makes a strong comeback with his 6th studio album “The Road to Kirya”.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we inside the world of Ghanaian-Australian multidisciplinary artist Serwah Attafuah, and Miss Africa USA 2023 plans to raise awareness about education reform for children with special needs.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have Sierra Leonean designer and author Kadijatu Grace inspiring young people in her country, and Ghanaian drummer Kofi Mawuko is thrilling audiences with his unique sound.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have Ghanaian artist Moh Awudu’s mural in honor of soccer star Mohamad Kudus, and NBA star Bruno Fernando speaks to VOA about the Basketball Africa League and his career.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have Nigerian artist Odunayo Fapohunda speaking to us about his inspiration and challenges, and young Ugandans are training as special effects make-up artists to work in the film and entertainment industry.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have filmmaker A.V. Rockwell and actor Teyana Taylor discussing their film ‘A Thousand and One’, and artist Edna Munda shares her journey balancing motherhood and music.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have Beninese Artist Georges Adéagbo’s Lincoln inspired exhibition, a Mozambican initiative transforming fishing nets into fashion, and African-American entrepreneur Anika Hobbs speaks to us about her brand Nubian Hueman.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have Ghanaian-American entrepreneurs amplifying African voices, and Black Violin speak to us about their journey.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we’ll look at all the action from this year’s Academy Awards, and Ghanaian recording artist Gambo joins us in the studio.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we feature an Oscar-nominated film on the struggle of women in Iran. We’ll tell you how South Africa’s solar-powered cinema inspires African youth -- and FESPACO – the Pan-African Film & TV Festival of Ouagadougou continues in Burkina Faso.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have a Malawian painter’s work illustrating the unbreakable bond between music and culture among Africans, an event by Moshood Creations celebrating Black History Month, and FESPACO opens in Burkina Faso.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have African artists showing support for the victims of the conflict in East Congo, a surf project empowering women in São Tomé, and Ethiopian American filmmaker’ Nate Araya’s documentary tells stories of successful black-owned business founders in America.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have a Ghanaian Artisan finding pride and employment in rich cultural heritage, and Nigerian artist Malik Afegbua uses AI to show the bright side of old age.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have Mozambican saxophonist Moreira Chonguica advocating for more protection for content creators, and Nigerian artist Eugene Komboye turns flip flops into portraits.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we continue our chat with Ghanaian-American actor and comedian Michael Blackson, we take a look at the 2023 Washington Auto Show, Nairobi’s graffiti industry is a source of employment for many youths.
On this episode of Red Carpet, Ghanaian-American actor and comedian Michael Blackson speaks to us about his career and talks opening a free school in Ghana, and a new digital generation keeps cultural traditions alive in New York City’s Chinatown.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have a café in Cape Town offering ice cream in African flavors, nature photographers highlight the beauty and fragility of the earth, and we take a look at the controversy around rapper Meek Mill’s music video shoot in Ghana.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have an Angolan dance gaining popularity across the world, an artist in Democratic Republic of Congo is creating portraits of the country's politicians using paint made from plastic waste and a Ghanaian podcast encourages conversations on taboo topics.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we take a look inside Qatar's Souq Waqif market, a new exhibition at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, and up and coming Ghanaian dancehall artist Iona Reine talks music and more.
On this episode of Red Carpet, as 2022 comes to a close, we take a look back at some of the stories that made headlines here on Red Carpet. From Sports to Music to Fashion and Food. We have had a really busy year and here are some of the stories to close off the year in style.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have a look at Kenyana World, a Rwandan fashion brand, a Paraguayan Football Artist paying tribute to players through art, and how a festival in Burkina Faso is helping bring back film.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have the first-ever African female referee at the World Cup. The White House is bright with holiday cheer. Breakdancing is breaking new ground with its inclusion in the 2024 Paris Olympics, with women entering the traditionally male-dominated activity.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we hear from a popular dance group known as Dancing with a Purpose, we have a tribute to World Cup fans, and an interview with Cape Verdean singer Soraia Ramos.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we take a look at some World Cup action from Qatar, an interview with Ghanaian artist Kweku Flick, and how a German startup is changing the narrative for made-in-Africa products.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have African immigrants living the American dream, a former Uganda street kid finds fulfillment as U.S. foster dad, and from DRC to the NBA, Congolese player Bismack Biyombo gives others a shot at better life.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have a German start-up changing European perception of made-in-Africa products, multi-award-winning Tanzanian recording artist Alikiba is currently on his "Only One King" U.S. tour, and, Burberry announcing Colombian singer Shakira and Nigerian superstar Burna Boy as the faces of the brand’s upcoming Christmas fashion campaign.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have stranded Gambian migrants turning to hip hop for therapy in Germany, a South African fashion designer staying true to his roots, and we’ll look at some of soccer's best talents absent from the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have a South African fashion designer’s collection reviving family history, Ethiopian band Qwanqwa speak about their origins, and more women are playing superheroes in Hollywood films.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have Afrobeat royal Seun Kuti in Washington DC, athletes turning their GPS-tracked routes into large-scale art, and Rwanda turns to social media to help protect endangered gorillas.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have a journalist capturing humanity through photographs, Ukrainian musicians pay tribute to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Sudanese-Canadian artist Emmanuel Jal speaks on his latest project.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have a new D.C. art exhibit featuring black women artists, a Kenyan designer finds a new career in fashion, and we take a look at some of the black actors in consideration to play the new 007.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have augmented reality books adding new dimensions to storytelling by including animation and sound, Johannesburg hosts the third edition of Comic Con Africa, and Nigeria’s INEC sponsors a music concert to encourage youth voting.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have a British-Ghanaian gaming collective offering a safe space for all, a young man using art to cope with autism, and we’ll take a look at Viola Davis’ latest film, The Woman King.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have a photo studio capturing a hundred years of Ghana’s history, a South African artist goes from prison to painting, and a thirteen-year-old Nigerian saxophonist speaks to us about his journey.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have a Colorado collage artist celebrating African American culture, Queen Elizabeth’s influence in fashion and pop culture, and a former NFL player is using music to advocate for autism.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have highlights from the 2022 Headies Awards recognizing Nigerian music, tennis icon Serena Williams bidding farewell to the game, and a new documentary that uncovers the history of Richmond, Virginia's First Black Newspaper.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have an interview with a Rwandan contemporary artist, a look at Cameroonian women who play rugby, and the latest in moviemaking technology.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we explore an exhibition of African fashion in London, Japan’s self-proclaimed hip-hop queen, Awich, tells her story, and a poet laureate in the United States inspires young and old.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have legendary Congolese musician Awilo Logomba, lowriders in Los Angeles, and Amapiano stars put South African dance music on the map.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have a contemporary African art shop in Washington D.C., a Ugandan online TV channel bridging the information gap for the deaf, and Nigerian artist Isaac Ekele joins the Denver Portraiture Exhibit
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have Ghanaian rapper Black Sherif, an American cartoonist’s work putting a spotlight on the war in Ukraine, and a violin maker hopes to pass his love for violins to future generations.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have a Ghanaian artist’s educational hub in northern Ghana, an underwater museum in Senegal, and Universal Music Group launches new music service in Africa.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have a Mozambican artist who paints with feet, an all-female media start-up fighting stigma in Somalia, and Ladysmith Black Mambazo celebrate Mandela in Johannesburg.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have a New York City actor who makes ends meet as a nanny, a children’s book connecting kids with Cambodian culture, and motion capture technology has taken Hollywood by storm.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have an international collective promoting the diversity of Africa’s dances, inmates in a Colorado prison find inspiration in radio broadcasts, and a Sudanese woman hopes to be her country’s first wrestler to make it to the Olympics.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have a post-apartheid play on tour in South Africa, a Nigerian artist hammering portraits out of nails, and an Afghan refugee fights to return to professional boxing.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have a Cannes-selected African film that highlights loneliness, a Malawian incubator platform for up-and-coming artists, and Congolese NBA star Bismack Biyombo gives back to his home country.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have South Africa’s first balloon pilot, an artisanal chocolatier in Ivory Coast, and Africa’s first winner of the Nobel prize of architecture receives a hero’s welcome in his hometown.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have a group of young Somali filmmakers hoping to take their vision to the world, a South African company helping artists sell their pieces as digital assets, and a Mozambican museum fights to preserves the history and culture of a famous neighborhood.
In some art news, a Nigerian project is turning looted works of African art into non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, in a form of “alternative repatriation".
Valentino Dixon was wrongfully sent to prison, where the power of art helped set him free. Aaron Fedor talked with him about how he was able to use his talent in prison to reclaim his life.
Cannes festival 2022 was a hit, and among the many talented actors was Portuguese-Guinean Welket Bungué (velket boongeh). Bungué is part of "Crimes of the Future" cast, a film by David Cronenberg, with Viggo Mortensen, Lea Seydoux e Kristen Stewart.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have a Nigerian project turning looted works of African art into non-fungible tokens, A man wrongfully incarcerated uses his talent in prison to reclaim his life, and actor Welket Bungué gives us an inside look at his latest film ‘Crimes of the Future.’
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have Ethiopian girls breaking gender barriers through skating, Senegal's Biennale of African Contemporary returns to Dakar, and Angolan photographer Mauro Sergio takes us inside National Geographic’s documentary ‘Kwando.’
On this episode of Red Carpet, we speak to Angolan filmmaker Renata Torres, in South Africa, an old airplane has been turned into a hotel, and Nigerien-Ghanaian musician and visual artist Kirani Ayat speaks to us about his skateboarding project and his latest single.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we speak to Nigerian artist Ken Nwadiogbu, a Mozambican dance studio aims to empower women through dance, and a Kenyan rapper is requiring voter registration cards to get into his concerts.
On this episode of Red Carpet, the biggest night in fashion, the Met Gala, returns. We also celebrate World Jazz Week featuring some African jazz giants from DRC and Senegal, and experts share the benefits of music therapy for mental health.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we speak to Nigerian-American filmmaker Amarachi Nwosu, a Ghanaian glassblower is on a mission to reduce the country’s glass waste, and we visit an African restaurant in New York City.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we visit an African restaurant in Brooklyn, a Sudanese artist is teaching mosaic art to students in his country, and some industry experts in Africa give us insight into how the digital age has affected music distribution and consumption in their market.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we visit a Record Shop in Brooklyn, a Nigerian artist speaks to us about his journey into the art world, and a recap of the Grammy Awards in Las Vegas.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have a Jordanian visual artist, a Nigerian American fashion designer speaks to us about his limited-edition garments and a recap of the 94th Academy Awards in Los Angeles.
On this New York Special episode of Red Carpet, we have a Kenyan Ghanaian DJ bringing cultural waves to the dance floor, Tanzanian American textile artist Malaika Temba speaks to us about her journey into art, and Angolan opera singer Nelson Ebo is fulfilling his dreams.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have a film addressing police brutality in America, an all-female exhibit celebrating women in art, and a Malian filmmaker’s documentary about the plight of women in her country.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have Oscar-nominated film ‘Attica’, the headlining acts at this year’s Essence Festival, and a Nigerian visual arts teacher converting waste products into playground equipment for schools.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have Nigerian artist Jacqueline Suowari, the second edition of the Basketball Africa League, and a Ghanaian artist’s hand painted posters go global.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have Grammy-nominated Ghanaian-American musician Weedie Braimah, Cape Verdian model Stephany Martin, and Ghanaian producer Samuel Quartey speaks to us about his animation film.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have a Nigerian makeup artist making waves on Tik-Tok, Filmmaker Nick Gregorio speaks to us about his sci-fi thriller, and a Mozambican artist creates artwork for Swatch.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have Grammy nominated musician Christian Scott speaking about his latest music and nomination, Nigerian filmmaker Ali Nuhu takes us behind the scenes of his film set, and Ghanaian-American Curator Larry Ossei-Mensah speaks to us about his latest exhibition.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have the richest people in Africa, a South African filmmaker’s Oscar-shortlisted film, and Nigerian model Teddy Temz speaks to us about his career.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have a Nigerian filmmaker’s documentary about an ethnic group in Nigeria, Cardi B offers to pay the funeral costs for fire victims, and singer Omah Lay talks to us backstage at his US tour.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have African models on the cover of British Vogue, Nigerian singer Fireboy DML on his collaboration with Ed Sheeran, and a Tanzanian film is getting the spotlight on Netflix.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we remember the legendary Sidney Poitier, we have an exclusive interview with Ghanaian Grammy nominee Rocky Dawuni, and who are the players to watch out for at Africa Cup of Nations?
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have some of the best songs and movies of 2021, Tiffany Haddish visits her grandfather’s village in Eritrea, and a South African artist pays tribute to the late Desmond Tutu.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we look back at some of the most memorable and impactful moments from 2021.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have a Christmas lights show in Abuja, Nigerian-American actress Uzo Aduba’s latest film, and a South Sudanese painter using art to promote women.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have the latest clothing trends at Accra Fashion Week, the newly crowned Miss Universe, and a Hausa rapper making waves in northern Nigeria.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have a fashion show celebrating disabled models in the Ivory Coast, a Ghanaian’s collection of African photo books, and an Angolan model making history at São Paulo Fashion Week.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have a short film by a Ghanaian-German filmmaker receiving plenty of attention at film festivals, Fashion Designers changing narratives in Rwanda, and an interview with Angolan singer Bonga.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we have a recap of this year's American Music Awards, Fashion Designer Anifa Mvuemba’s new ready-to-wear collection, and a new film about the impact of climate change in Africa.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we’ve got a Nigerian movie exploring police brutality, Halle Berry’s latest film, and a male beauty pageant in Niger.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we chat with actor Hakeem Kae-Kazim about his controversial film ‘CRACKA,’ art promoting peace in Somalia, and Tanzanian musician Damian Soul speaks to us about his music and career.
On this episode of Red Carpet, we’ve got South African Fashion Week, European powers return looted African art, and the Congo in Harlem Festival is back after being on hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. These stories and much more on this week's show.
This week on Red Carpet, we’ve got Nelson Mandela’s shirts going up for auction, Somali drama “The Gravedigger’s Wife” winning the best film award at FESPACO, and Ivorian football legend Didier Drogba is named the World Health Organization’s Goodwill Ambassador for Sport and Health.
On Red Carpet this week, the Pan-African Film Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) returns to Burkina Faso after a pandemic break. Also, a Bob Marley musical "Get Up, Stand Up!" gets the green light after six years of development. These stories and many more on the show this week.
On Red Carpet this week, we take a look at some art flourishing in Morocco and head to South Africa for a silent disco. Also, more on a new scholarship honoring Chadwick Boseman. These stories and many more on the show this week.
This week on Red Carpet, we've got stars celebrating the 75th season of the NBA, a local dance company helping Congolese children displaced by a volcano, and Broadway’s brightest designs. These stories and much more on this week's show.
On Red Carpet this week, a look at Wizkid's U.S. tour with his stop in Silver Spring, outside of Washington, DC. Also, how Netflix is offering a free plan in Kenya to entice new subscribers and Rihanna shares her motivation to make music despite her success with other ventures.