“Different Worlds” a movie filmed in New Orleans Louisiana and Lagos Nigeria tells a story of an “African Aristocrat embarks on a journey to self discovery and finds love in an American aspiring artist in New Orleans, Louisiana. With everything at stake, and a grand decision to make, will their love weather the storm of […]
Sir Edmund Iwuagwu conferred with Chieftaincy title in Rumuobikani, Port Harcourt Nigeria Recently, Sir Edmund Iwuagwu was bestowed with the chieftaincy title of “Chim di Nma 1 of Rumuobiokani, Port Harcourt in Nigeria. The coronation event took place at the palace of His Royal Highness Eze Sam Ejims the paramount ruler of the community – […]
Practice Meritocracy, Create Jobs, and Address Restructuring For Stability and Prosperity of Nigeria – Presidential Candidate, Prof. Kingsley Moghalu New York, USA: Professor Kingsley Moghalu, who is running for the office of President of Nigeria come 2019, has echoed the call for the practice of meritocracy, securing of Nigerian borders, creating jobs, and discussion of […]
ANNOUNCEMENT: Connaught Hospital, Freetown, Sierra Leone to Receive Brand New High-end Ultrasound Scanner New York to Freetown, Sierra Leone: Connaught Hospital, Freetown, Sierra Leone to receive a Brand New High-end Ultrasound Scanner from African Views. Connaught Hospital was first opened in 1912 by the Duke of Connaught, Prince Arthur. President Kabbah re-opened the hospital on […]
Mrs. Adanma Osuji receives the Ankara Miami Cultural Arts Advocacy Award 2018. Florida, USA: Mrs. Adanma Osuji recently received the Cultural Arts Advocacy Award 2018 during the recent Ankara Miami Fashion Show awards 2018 in Miami, Florida. The elegant Mrs. Adanna was quite appreciative of the award which she described as a surprise. In her […]
Almost Perfect, the Movie, Premieres in Nairobi and Kisumu, Kenya Nairobi, Kenya: A Kenya and Nigeria movie collaboration titled Almost Perfect and directed by Jude C. Odoh recently premiered in Nairobi Kenya as well as other major towns in Kenya including Kisumu, Kenya. Starring a bunch of stars such as Chiege Alisigwe, Nonso Diobi, Connie […]
Spanish/Nigerian Couple Receive Traditional Titles at The Awka Egwu-uzu Festival Awka, Ananbra State, Nigeria: Recently, it was celebration galore in Awka, the Anambra state capital city as the community came together to celebrate its “Egwu Uzu Ofala festival” which was held at the Ikwodiaku School compound in Amikwo, Awka, Anambra state. The occasion commenced with […]
Title Coronation of Chief Ibeawuchi Julius “Horns” Ekejiuba Iheoma as the Agubinisinda 1 of Oboama Ezinihitte, Mbaise Imo State, Nigeria Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria: The people of Oboama community in Ezinihitte Mbaise, Imo State recently conferred the title of Agubinisinda 1 of Oboama Ezinihitte Mbaise on their son, Chief Julius Ekejiuba Iheoma. In attendance at […]
Akunne Kenneth Melie and Ying Haung Melie Hold Golden (Twin) Boys Baby-Shower in New Jersey New Jersey, USA: Friends and family gathered as Akunne Kenneth Melie a CUNY computer science college professor, and Ying Haung Melie an accountant recently had a twin boys baby shower at the Colombian club in Union NJ. The event was […]
ChiChi Celebrates Apartment Warming and Potluck/Birthday “Shindig” in New York New York, New York: Friends, relatives, and well-wishers of Chichi Anyanwu came together over the weekend to celebrate her Apartment Warming and Potluck/Birthday “Shindig” in New York. It was a lively night of interactions complimented with the serving of various African dishes, American quick food, […]
Back To Basics Movie Premier Red Carpet in Enugu, Nigeria Enugu, Nigeria: The Red carpet of the movie premier of Back to Basics was recently held at the dome event center New Haven, Enugu State, Nigeria. Among the celebrities, stars, and other big names at the premier red carpet were Mrs. Agbo Cynthia the CEO […]
Cassandra Weds Kelechi in New York New York, USA: Recently, the families of Cassandra Iwule (former Miss Imo) and Dr. Kelechi Ogbuji came together in Bethpage New York to celebrate their wedding event. In attendance were relatives, friends, and well-wishers of the two families who came from around the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut tri-state […]
Dr Catherine Chinedum Iwuanyanwu-Biemkpa Celebrates Doctoral Degree Achievement in the Bronx It was a night of celebration and felicitations as the Biemkpa and Iwuanyanwu families came together with their friends and relatives to join Dr. Catherine Iwuanyanwu-Biemkpa and her well wishers in celebrating her achievement of a Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership. She also used […]
Chief Lady Rose Iwuagwu Celebrates Birthday And Thanksgiving in Yonkers New York Yonkers, New York, USA: Recently the family, friends, relatives and well wishers of Chief Lady Rose Iwuagwu came together at the Royal Regency Hotel in Yonkers New York to celebrate a birthday and thanksgiving party event. HOW IT HAPPENED: The event was well […]
This year’s festival showcased some of the most cutting edge cinema coming from the African continent and the African Diaspora today, along with classic and archival films…
“When when we free our Spirits through creative involvement, magic happens! (Healing, too…) With all happening in the world today, the significance of non-violent beginnings becomes even more important. Violence is the result of ignorance. Ignorance begets fear. Each moment is a new beginning, …” – Joni
“His passing was appropriately dubbed the “exit of a Legend” and treated as a “celebration of life” considering that he peacefully passed at a ripe age and as the oldest person in his community after having lived a very fulfilling life.”
City of Newark holds African American Heritage Parade 2017 in Newark, New Jersey The City of Newark held its African American Heritage Parade on Sunday, May 28th. The event was attended by an array of African traditional personalities, cultural groups, government officials, professionals, and citizens from several cultural and ethnic background. It was indeed a […]
Wife Throws Surprise Graduation Party for Dr. Kelechi Ogbuji Queens, New York: A surprise graduation party was thrown for Dr. Kelechi Ogbuji by his wife Casandra Iwule-Ogbuji in Queens, New York. In attendance were several friends, relatives, and families of the couple who joined in on the surprise and subsequent partying. No doubt, both the […]
In our African cultural feature this month, we introduce the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) which was dedicated and opened to the public this September 2016. See What It is About, and How To Visit. About The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC): The NMAAHC is the only […]
Recently, the American Medical Association recognized forensic neuropathologist Bennet I. Omalu, MD, MBA, for his discovery of chronic traumatic encephalopathy in NFL players. Dr. Omalu was awarded the association’s highest and Distinguished Service Award at the 2016 AMA Interim Meeting, in Orlando, Florida (Nov. 12-15, 2016). The Distinguished Service Award honors an AMA member for […]
His Royal Highness, King James Buremoh Aroko Ola Ajagungbale I, Oba Onidera of Idera Receive Danny Glover Award Brooklyn New York: His Royal Highness, King James Buremoh Aroko Ola Ajagungbale I, Oba Onidera of Idera and his beautiful Olori at the Brooklyn Borough Hall receiving the Danny Glover Award presented by the gorgeous Dr. Monica […]
First Lady of Ogun State welcomed to the City of Newark, New Jersey by City of Newark Officials and prominent Nigerian leaders at Nigerian Flag raising event in Newark New Jersey. Newark, New Jersey: The First Lady of Ogun State; Her Excellency Dr. Mrs. Olufunso Amosun was welcomed to the City of Newark, New Jersey […]
Nigerian Igbo Union in Stockholm, Sweden Hold New Yam Festival (Iriji Ndi Igbo) 2016 Stockholm Sweden: Recently, the Nigerian Igbo Union in Stockholm, Sweden held their New Yam Festival (IRIJI NDI IGBO) 2016 which took place on October 22nd, 2016, at the SUBTOPIA ALBY: ROTEMANNAVAGEN, NORSBORG in Stockholm Sweden. The event was attended by dignitaries, […]
The Nollywood Producers Guild USA (NPG, USA) recently held its official inauguration event in New York, USA
For Immediate Release: Contact: Zakeya Monique/ ChiChi Anyanwu marketingnowafrica@gmail.com – September 19, 2016 2ND Annual NOW AFRICA Playwrights Festival at NYU Showcases Classic and Contemporary Plays from Throughout the Continent, October 22-24, 2016 In cooperation with the NYU Tisch School of the Arts Center for Art & Public Policy, the Tisch Institute of Performing Arts […]
The Nollywood Producers Guild, USA Inauguration Lecture Session to be hosted by Regina Askia in New York on Saturday October 15, 2016 was announced through a Press Release from the Secretariat of the Guild in New York.
African Events BOOK RELEASE – Media Law and Policy in Nigeria by Linus Nnabuike Malu This study of the state of media law in Nigeria contains analyses of the interplay of law, politics, the economy and other social factors on the state of freedom of expression. Juxtaposed are the regime of media law and regulations, […]
Dr. Mrs. Hadiza L Osuji Celebrates Her Doctorate Graduation With Friends and Family in New York New York, New York: The family of Mr. Joseph Osuji and Dr. Mrs. Hadiza Osuji recently invited friends, relatives, and well-wishers to join them in celebrating the doctorate graduation of their wife, mother, and sister Hadiza L. Osuji. The […]
SSA Sumonu Bello-Osagie and family Celebrate Daughter’s Christening and Dedication in New York Over the weekend, the family of Sumonu and Dorcas Eki Bello-Osagie held a christening and child dedication ceremony for their beloved daughter, Eyram (God has blessed us). The bundle of joy came for the Bello-Osagie family after 23 years of marriage and […]
The NAFCA Trophies for Nollywood & African People’s Choice Awards Hollywood 2016 Winners will be formally presented at the Star-Studded prestigious NAFCA Will Smith FAVORITE HOLLYWOOD ACTOR Taraji P. Henson FAVORITE HOLLYWOOD ACTRESS Jacinth Sutphin Chillton De M. James FAVORITE PROMISING ACTRESS […]
African Events Wedding: Joy Weds Moses in New Jersey: The families of Ejiofor in south-eastern Nigeria and the families of Adedeji from south-western Nigeria came together recently to witness the marriages of their children, Moses Adedeji and Joy Ejiofor. The event was held at the Pantagis Renaissance Scotch Plains New Jersey, and was attended by […]
Press Release: African NAFCA 2016 The fifth annual NAFCA also known as Nollywood & African Film Critics’ Awards will be on the 17th of September 2016 at the prestigious Alex Theatre of Glendale California USA and will air worldwide. Over 500 Million viewers worldwide will read about the glitz and glamour of NAFC Awards Night […]
Pascal Atuma and acclaimed Nollywood Director Tchidi Chikere team up to direct GLO’s “Professor John Bull” TV Series. African Events Correspondent in Nigeria reports that Nollywood directors Pascal Atuma and Tchidi Chikere are currently working together in Enugu directing a TV series titled “Professor John Bull.” Telecom giant Glo brought the pair together to direct […]
Among the criticisms against the International Criminal Court is that it has preoccupied itself with Africa and failed to investigate equally severe conflicts elsewhere. … the court has opened investigations in 20 criminal cases in eight African states.
The Sodeke family recently called on friends and family to join them in celebrating the achievement of their daughter, Tomi Sodeke who graduated with degrees in MD and MBA from Temple University. The event took place at the Episcopal Church in Newark New Jersey and was well attended. Pictures by African Events .com
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