Events
24th Annual Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards 2022 Brochure
Celebrating Africa's best at the 24th Annual Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards 2022 in London. Read more
24th Annual GAB Awards holds in London on 17 Dec
The 24th Annual Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards holds on Saturday 17 December 2022 at the Hilton London Canary Wharf. Nominations for the Awards close on Wednesday 30 November 2022. Read more
GAB Awards 2019 - Tips on parking in Canary Wharf
As part of our commitment towards ensuring you have a pleasant and stress-free GAB Awards evening, please note the tips on parking in Canary Wharf. Read more
GAB Awards 2018 - Tips on parking in Canary Wharf
As part of our commitment towards ensuring you have a pleasant and stress-free GAB Awards evening, please note the tips on parking in Canary Wharf. Read more
19th GAB Awards Manchester - Hotel, Travel and Parking Info
Hotel, Travel and Parking information relating to the 19th GAB Awards Manchester holding on Saturday 27 January 2018 at Double Tree by Hilton Hotel (Manchester - Piccadilly) Read more
19th GAB Awards London Compere - GloriaAde
GloriaAde has become one of the most sought after MCs in the industry working alongside award winning comedians and MCs. Read more
19th GAB Awards London Compere - MC Mark (CUN)
The Comedian of the United Nations (CUN) as popularly referred to by fans, because of the versatility of his jokes, he is famous for his spontaneity, charisma, spritely, and interactive style. Mc Mark “CUN” is certainly one to watch out for as he Read more
19th GAB Awards London Guest Artiste - Gbenga Crown and the Levites Band
He and his band have serenaded top dignitaries such as the Ooni of Ife, Donald Duke - former Governor of Nigeria's Cross River State, Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, Pastor Benny Hinn and many others. His genres are Gospel, Jazz, Folklore, Highlife music Read more
19th GAB Awards London Guest Artiste - Em Prince
In Sept 2016, he was awarded a Regional Winner of Open Mic UK music competition. He has appeared on Britain's Got Talent UK. Read more
19th GAB Awards London Guest Artiste - The Brown Dancers
"... Dance has our hearts... For us, dance is not a job, it is our passion and so we're going all out and taking it all the way. We are not trying to be better than anyone, We are just trying to be the best in what we do." Read more
19th GAB Awards London Guest Artiste - Angel SBL
Uganda-born Angel Mugisha is also known by her stage name - Angel SBL. She is a singer, song writer, performer and actor. Her music genre is Afrobeats and Afropop. Read more
19th GAB Awards London Guest Artiste - Sophy-Yah
She has shared platforms with great gospel musicians like Chevelle Franklin, Noel Robinson, Bob Fit, Original King Arthur, Madeleine Kerzner, Sonnie Badu, Raymond & Co. as well as a host of other UK, African and American gospel artistes. Read more
19th GAB Awards London Guest Artiste - Deoba Authentic
His new vocal rendition is a fusion influence and can be described as soulful African. It is Nigerian afropop with deep creative articulation and warm vibrant tones. Read more
Countdown to the 19th Annual GAB Awards (London & Manchester)
We are counting down to Africa's prestigious and highly-coveted Awards event - GAB Awards, holding in London on Sunday December 3 2017 and in Manchester on Saturday January 27 2018. Read more
19th GAB Awards London Eventbrite page
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19th GAB Awards Manchester Eventbrite page
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GAB Awards Eventbrite page
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17th GAB Awards on Sunday November 29
The 17th Annual Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards hosted by Trumpet Media Group holds on Sunday 29 November 2015 in London. Read more
16th GAB Awards on Sunday November 16
The 16th Annual Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Awards hosted by Trumpet Media Group holds on Sunday 16 November 2014 in London. Read more
Louis Osayande
15th GAB Awards (UK) - Sunday October 27 2013
A showcase and celebration of the best of Africa and Africans. * An evening of recognition of achievements, dinner, entertainment and enlightenment. Read more
The Trumpet Newspaper Issue 622 (May 1 - 14 2024)
How the Mandela myth helped win the battle for democracy in South Africa Read more
The Trumpet Newspaper Issue 621 (April 17 - 30 2024)
30 years after genocide: Rwanda's older generations fear a return of ethnic tensions Read more
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Young middle-class Nigerians are desperate to leave the country: insights into why
Since the 1980s, migration has been a part of the Nigerian middle-class psyche, catalysed by the usual suspects: high unemployment, security concerns, infrastructure gaps, and poor governance. Migrants tends to be middle-class since one needs Read more
Photo: Jay Galvin, Flickr CC 2.0
How the Mandela myth helped win the battle for democracy in South Africa
To begin with, Winnie and Nelson mythologised themselves. Both intuitively understood that their greatest talent lay in public performance. Not just any public performance, but the sort that is exemplary, that embodies a collective spirit, a set of Read more
Photo: Dr Isatou Touray
The Gambia may allow female genital mutilation again – another sign of a global trend eroding women’s rights
The Gambia’s ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) since 2015 is under threat. Proposed changes before parliament could permit medicalised female genital cutting and allow it for consenting adults. Read more
The Trumpet Newspaper Issue 620 (April 3 - 16 2024)
The Gambia may allow Female Genital Mutilation again Read more
The Trumpet Newspaper Issue 619 (March 20 - April 2 2024)
Why children are prime targets of armed groups in Northern Nigeria. Read more
Trumpet TV
Chief Femi Fani-Kayode (FFK) in a Zoom rage, calls Journalist 'Femi Okutubo stupid!
Nigerian politician and lawyer - Chief Femi Fani-Kayode stormed out of a Zoom Conversation organised by BEN Television London after calling Publisher of Trumpet Media Group - 'Femi Okutubo, stupid! Read more
Dr Titus Odedun speaks about his GAB Award
Nana Ofori-Atta Oguntola interviews former Surgery tutor and examiner - Dr Titus Odedun on his recent Award from the Gathering of Africa's Best. Titus Odedun bagged a Gathering of Africa's Best (GAB) Award for outstanding contributions to the Read more
Why Nigeria must celebrate - Dr Dalhatu Sarki Tafida, Nigeria High Commissioner to the UK
Nigeria High Commissioner to the Court of St. James' - Dr. Dalhatu Sarki Tafida OFR, CFR speaks to Trumpet TV about the giant strides being taken at the Mission, efforts to combat corruption at the Mission, why Nigeria must celebrate, and more. Read more
You can't compare Nigeria with the UK - Dr Dalhatu Sarki Tafida
Nigeria High Commissioner to the Court of St. James' - Dr. Dalhatu Sarki Tafida OFR, CFR tells Trumpet TV that you can not compare Nigeria with the United Kingdom. Read more
