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Kenya Ballet Christmas, Kibera Ballet School, Kibera Nairobi, Nairobi Kenya, Kenyan ballet, Kenyan ballerinas, theGrio.com
December 24, 2024
For residents of the Nairobi neighborhood of Kibera, the early Christmas ballet show celebrates community resilience and creativity.
Biden and Africa, Biden trip to Africa, Biden visits Africa, Biden in Africa, Africa railway project, Lobito Corridor railway, African railroad, Africa China, Africa and Trump, theGrio.com
December 2, 2024
President Joe Biden is making a long-promised visit to Africa to showcase a U.S.-backed railway project in three countries.
Senegal, Senegalese history, Thiaroye, Thiaroye massacre, Macron and Thiaroye, What happened at Thiaroye, Senegal and WWII, Senegal and French colonialism, Senegal and French army, theGrio.com
December 2, 2024
Hundreds of West African soldiers who fought for France during World War II were likely killed by the French army…
Namibia, Namibia vice president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Namibia, African politics, Namibia first female president, Black female presidents, African presidents, female African presidents, theGrio.com
November 25, 2024
Namibia's Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah could become the country’s first female president if she wins the election on Wednesday.
Jollof rice, Jollof wars, Jollof, Jollof debate, West Africa, West African food, West African dishes, West African Jollof, Jollof-gate, Jamie Oliver, High on the Hog, Almeda DC, Dakar NOLA, Where is Jollof from, Is Jollof Nigerian, Is Jollof from Ghana, Jollof Senegal, theGrio.com
August 22, 2024
As jollof rice enters U.S.' culinary scene, chefs talk appropriation, appreciation and why it's West Africa's so revered, debated dish.
Racism in the United States -- South African flag
February 22, 2024
Black Americans are relocating to Africa in droves in search of peace, a lower cost of living and an ancestral…
December 22, 2023
Within the African diaspora, Christmas meals highlight culture, as jollof rice, djondjon, and pernil—a succulent roast pork dish—grace tables.
Gangs of Lagos, Amazon, Nollywood, Nigerian films, African films, Nollywood stars, theGrio.com
April 24, 2023
Star Tobi Bakre said the Amazon Studios original has been viewed across the globe including in countries like South Korea…
February 24, 2023
From food shortages to higher costs for goods, countries in Africa are paying a heavy price for Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked…
February 16, 2023
Idris Elba and his wife Sabrina Elba will accompany EPA Administrator Michael Regan to sub-Saharan Africa, theGrio exclusively reports
Ayobami Adebayo, Writing Black, Nigerian author, Black writers, theGrio.com
January 24, 2023
Ayobami Adebayo, author of the acclaimed debut "Stay With Me," returns with a new novel about family, class and power…
African cuisine, West African food, Ethiopian food, Caribbean food, theGrio.com
January 22, 2023
Two chefs explain why African cuisine might taste more familiar than you think— and how they're educating, one plate at a…
South African Flag, theGrio.com
January 19, 2023
Many African nations are facing a kidnapping ransom crisis, including South Africa, which has seen a high rate of cases…
The Reset With Coach Tish, working abroad, Ghana, African Diaspora, theGrio.com
January 19, 2023
On this week's episode of 'The Reset with Coach Tish,' two American women living in Ghana share their experiences working…
2022 BET Awards - Show
January 12, 2023
Ghana hosted three music festivals, Afrochella, Afro Nation, and Black Star Line fest, from late December and early January.
Afrochella, Afro Future, Ghana, theGrio.com
January 10, 2023
Ghanaian culture seemed to be an intentional focal point as Ghanaian artists with storied careers took to the festival stage.
African fashion designers, African fashion labels, theGrio.com
January 7, 2023
Guess what? African fashion is more than just dashikis and kente cloth. Here are some designers to support straight from…
December 19, 2022
The holidays are the perfect time to reconnect with your roots and lineage through DNA testing and genealogy research.
President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, theGrio.com
December 19, 2022
During the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, Biden officials challenged Yoweri Museveni on Uganda's anti-LGBTQ policies, a source tells theGrio.
December 15, 2022
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed African first ladies at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.