Since July 2017, the Abiola Victoria Ayoka – AVA Health Center continues to deliver free health care services to communities near Ibadan, Nigeria. AVA health…
Another accolade for Davido
Davido has been named winner of the Best Male West Africa Category at the just held 2018 edition of the African Muzik Magazine Awards –…
Zoe Saldana snags a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame
She plays the daughter of the evil villain Thanos in Marvel’s “Avenger Infinity War” and has built a solid reputation as a versatile and well-respected…
Pre-Oscar Gala Celebrates Female Directors in Television and Film
As a prelude to the Academy Awards on Sunday, Uptown Magazine held a pre-Oscar gala celebrating “Women Directors in Television and Film.” Dee Rees, Gina…
Jermaine Dupri and Cameo to be honored at the Trumpet Awards
It’s a prestigious annual event celebrating African-American achievements, and this year’s event will honor hip-hop record executive and songwriter Jermaine Dupri and the R&B/Funk band…
Halle Berry and Lupita Nyong’ to Present at SAG Awards
Actresses Halle Berry and Lupita Nyong’o have been tapped to present at the 24th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, Executive Producer Kathy Connell announced today.…
Danny Glover to receive NAACP’s “President’s Award”
Actor, producer and humanitarian Danny Glover, who served as Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Program, will be presented with the NAACP “President’s Award”…
Lagos hosts AFRIMA 2017
Celebrities from the music, film, fashion, media stormed Lagos, Nigeria for the 2017 All Africa Music Awards – AFRIMA. Nigerian artist Wizkid won big with…
ADB President Adesina receives $250K award, dedicates it to young farmers
The Governor of the State of Iowa USA, Kim Reynolds, has officially named President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, as the…