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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
AI to disrupt 70% of jobs - You MUST build your wealth NOW
AI is set to disrupt 70% of jobs over the next 5 years. You MUST build your own wealth, NOW, before it's too late Read more
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. Read more
Black students talk mental health
... an inspirational talk organised by YACnCAY Read more
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. Read more
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 Read more
Yoruba Freedom Fighters Home & Diaspora
Erelu Tunwase is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: YORUBA FREEDOM FIGHTERS HOME & DIASPORA Read more
Come and Sorosoke!!!
A call 33 Years after the death of Pa Obafemi Awolowo... Read more
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 Read more
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. Read more
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.' Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
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. Read more
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, 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
Switch to Solar and start saving with BrightestHomes!
Embrace solar for a brighter future! Read more
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
