Events
Inviterite - Free event listing website debuts
A new and free Event Listing, Invitation and Ticketing website - Inviterite, designed for event organisers and users has launched. The website is designed to consider, specifically Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups in its provisions.
Taiwo Akpabio and Kehinde Bogunjoko celebrate 60 years
Twin sisters - Arch. (Mrs) Taiwo Mojisola Akpabio and Dr (Mrs) Kehinde Gbemisola Bogunjoko celebrated their 60th Birthday Anniversary in Miami, Florida recently.
IA Foundation holds 6th Annual Charity Gala on April 26
In its quest to mitigate the worrying situation where Nigeria has over 18.3 million children out of school - the highest number globally, according to UNICEF; UK Charity - IA-Foundation holds its 6th Annual Charity Gala on April 26, 2025, at Double
BBI reveals finalists for Annual Achievement Recognition Awards
The Building Blocks Initiative – organisers of the 21st Annual Achievement Recognition Awards (ARA) has announced the Grand ARA Awards Finalists for 2024.
Aso-Ebi Festival holds on 11 October
The 2024 edition of the Aso-Ebi Festival - Cultural Heritage, Gala Night and Awards holds on Friday 11 October 2024 in London
Majestic Women International hosts Health Awareness seminar on October 19
A Health Awareness Seminar organised by Majestic Women International holds on Saturday 19 October 2024 in East London. The 'Men Inclusive Seminar' will also feature free Health checks.
Sierra Leone’s First Lady Dr Fatima Bio to celebrate Black History Month in Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes celebrates Black History Month with an Art, Culture, and Business Exhibition taking place on the 12th and 13th of October 2024. Sierra Leone’s First Lady – H.E. Dr. Fatima Maada Bio will deliver the Keynote address at the opening
20th Achievement Recognition Awards (ARA) honours achievers
The 20th edition of the Achievement Recognition Awards (ARA) organised by Building Blocks Initiative (BBI) with the theme: “BEYOND WINDRUSH 75 - AFRICAN RENAISSANCE” took place in London recently.
Countdown to Aso-Ebi Festival in UK
The countdown to the much-anticipated Aso-Ebi Festival and Gala night which takes place on Thursday October 26 at the Grand Sapphire Hotel in Croydon, Surrey, has begun.
5th EPRA Leadership & Entrepreneurial Awards holds on 29 September
Fancy TV channel holds the 5th EPRA Leadership & Entrepreneurial Awards on Friday 29 September 2023 in London.
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VIN Club fundraises for Heritage Outreach
Philanthropic organisation - VIN Club holds its flagship 4th annual Black-Tie charity event on November 13 2021 - in support of Heritage Outreach, a UK registered charity that supports orphans and vulnerable children in Nigeria.
Discussing Globalisation, Migration, Conflict, Nigeria & Nigerian Citizens in Diaspora
Globalisation, Migration, Conflict, Nigeria & Nigerian Citizens in Diaspora is the topic for discussion by Erelu Lola Ayonrinde and her Guests of Honour on Sunday 7 March 2021.
Oba Abolarin, Pastor Irukwu, to speak at IA-Foundation fundraiser
IA-Foundation - a charity with the objective of “enabling the less-privileged through education”, holds its Annual Charity event on Saturday 27 February 2021. As a result of pandemic-induced restrictions, this year's event will hold virtually on Zoom
Yoruba Freedom Fighters Home & Diaspora
Erelu Tunwase is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: YORUBA FREEDOM FIGHTERS HOME & DIASPORA
Dabiri-Erewa commends IA Foundation
Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) – Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in a goodwill message, has commended United Kingdom based charity - IA Foundation, for its work in removing obstacles that prevent children from getting a good e
Mark Alive Comedy Show in London on Boxing Day
After a tour of Chicago, Canada, Aberdeen, Leeds, and Manchester, the Mark Alive Comedy Variety Show climaxes in London on Boxing Day - Thursday 26 December 2019.
UK Parliament celebrates Black History Month
The UK Parliament joins in the Black History Month celebration by hosting an event tagged 'Unlock Unleash & Impact The Power That Lie within.'
16th Enterprise Minds Awards (EMA) on 26 October
The 16th annual BBI’s Enterprise Minds Awards (EMA) 2019 holds on Saturday 26 October. The fundraising gala and networking event which celebrates diversity and recognises achievements, takes place at Hilton London Tower Bridge.
African Showcase in Barking Aug 14
The African Showcase Market hosted by Kiskirine Events and the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham holds on Wednesday 14 August 2019 at the Barking Town Centre.
Miss E.B.O.N.Y Ambassador Pageant on 29 June
The Grand Finale of the Miss E.B.O.N.Y Ambassador Beauty Pageant takes place in London on Saturday 29 June 2019.
SuperGirl Leadership Academy equips girls with life skills
Dartford-based Community Interest Company (CIC) - Walk-like-a-Princess CIC, graduated its first set of students from its SuperGirl Leadership Academy targeted at 9yrs-13year olds. The girls were coached over 13 weeks, and have improved their
Photo: Rainbow Smiles Photography
African Diaspora Awards honours achievements
A number of individuals and organisations were honoured for their contributions to Africa at the 2019 edition of the African Diaspora Awards. The awards were headline-sponsored by Brand South Africa and co-sponsored by WorldRemit in association with
Alpha Lounge hosts Comedy with Akpos
Alpha Lounge Comedy Club hosts a show on Sunday 10 March in London. It will feature Comedians Akpos, Njambi, A.D.E. and Klinton COO.
Concert to pray for Commonwealth's future on March 9
A gospel concert to pray for the future of the Commonwealth takes place in London on Saturday 9 March 2019. The Commonwealth Gospel Concert which will feature a host of gospel artistes, youth groups and choirs will take place at the Emmanuel Centre,
Nigerians in Derby celebrate
Members of community group - Nigerians In Derby (NID) converged recently in the spirit of unity and to promote the country's culture. The gathering also commemorated Nigeria's recent 58th Independence anniversary.
Princess Afolabi clocks 60
Family members and friends joined Princess Hannah Adedoyin Afolabi recently - to celebrate her 60th birthday.
Blessing Olubanjo clocks 50
Friends and family members joined Evangelist Blessing Olubanjo in celebrating her 50th birthday recently in south London.
Enterprise Minds Awards (EMA) on Sat 27 Oct
The 15th annual Enterprise Minds Awards (EMA) gala night holds on Saturday 27 October 2018 at the prestigious Hilton London Tower Bridge, Tooley Street, London SE1 2BY, starting from 7pm till late.
Murder of gay South African imam Muhsin Hendricks reignites queer Muslim debate
Dubbed the “world’s first openly gay Imam”, South African religious leader Muhsin Hendricks was gunned down on 15 February 2025 in an attack that many believe was targeted. Tributes have poured in across the world, but so have online comments that
Taiwo Akpabio and Kehinde Bogunjoko celebrate 60 years
Twin sisters - Arch. (Mrs) Taiwo Mojisola Akpabio and Dr (Mrs) Kehinde Gbemisola Bogunjoko celebrated their 60th Birthday Anniversary in Miami, Florida recently.
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Unlocking the Weight Loss equation - “Calories In vs. Calories Out”
The core idea is Energy Balance: consuming fewer calories than you burn leads to weight loss. This simple equation - balancing the energy you consume with the energy you burn - is the crux of sustainable weight management.
Trumpet is 30 Years fresh!
We are happy to announce formally - that Trumpet Newspaper is 30 years fresh! This milestone reminds us that Trumpet is the longest-surviving and far-reaching media organisation targeting UK's Diaspora African community.
Photo: Alex Wynter, IFRC
Attacks on people with albinism in Tanzania: African court holds government responsible – why it matters
People with albinism face widespread discrimination in many sub-Saharan African countries. In Tanzania, this minority has been subjected to extreme forms of violence. The government’s failure to protect their rights prompted the filing of a case
Photo: African Union
African Union’s new chair has a long list of tough tasks – what it will take to get them done
Following seven rounds of balloting, 60-year-old diplomat Mahmoud Ali Youssouf was elected the sixth chair of the African Union Commission in February 2025. Politics professor Ulf Engel, who is the editor of the Yearbook on the African Union,
Family of dad shot dead appeals for witnesses
The family of an innocent man who was fatally shot outside a birthday party have appealed for the public’s help to get justice. Hanif Redwood, a 32-year-old father of two, was attacked in Linton Road, Barking in the early hours of Sunday, 13 October.
Murder of gay South African imam Muhsin Hendricks reignites queer Muslim debate
Dubbed the “world’s first openly gay Imam”, South African religious leader Muhsin Hendricks was gunned down on 15 February 2025 in an attack that many believe was targeted. Tributes have poured in across the world, but so have online comments that
Taiwo Akpabio and Kehinde Bogunjoko celebrate 60 years
Twin sisters - Arch. (Mrs) Taiwo Mojisola Akpabio and Dr (Mrs) Kehinde Gbemisola Bogunjoko celebrated their 60th Birthday Anniversary in Miami, Florida recently.
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
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
