Arts
Nollywood Christmas movie premieres in London
Rhoda Wilson Productions, cast and crew are super excited to present a UK Nollywood Christmas Movie, with the London Premiere on Friday 10th of November 2017. Miracles of the Christmas Angels is set mainly in North East London in a Café called Read more
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Leon Keita – “tunes as natural as breathing the mild Saharan air at dawn!”
Analog Africa's forthcoming compilation highlights the mysterious Guinean guitarist - Leon Keïta, a fixture on the Malian music scene, whose remarkable compositions are defined by Mandingue traits blended in with Funk, Jazz, Afrobeat and Afro-Cuban Read more
Ayan De First’s third royal performance for King Charles III
Europe-based culture promoter and Talking drummer - Ayan De First a.k.a Mr. Culture had yet another opportunity to perform for His Majesty King Charles III. It was the third time that Ayan De First had performed for the former Prince of Wales. Read more
'Here’s What She Said to Me' continues UK tour
Utopia Theatre’s tour of Oladipo Agboluaje’s play - Here’s What She Said to Me, continues across the UK. The next stops are: Read more
Meron Hadero wins AKO Caine Prize for African Writing
Ethiopian-American writer Meron Hadero has been awarded the 2021 AKO Caine Prize for African Writing for her short story ‘The Street Sweep’, published in ZYZZYVA (2018). This is the first time an Ethiopian writer has won since the Prize’s inception Read more
The AKO Caine Prize announces its 2021 judges
The AKO Caine Prize for African Writing has announced 153 submissions from 22 African countries via their new online submissions platform this year, including an entry from Burkina Faso, for the first time. Also announced, are the five Judges for the Read more
Rhoda Wilson's Christmas movie premieres on YANGA! TV on Dec 25
A fantasy children’s drama movie is appealing to the masses this holiday season. When all things seem dark and lost, especially given our pandemic culture right now, ‘Christmas with the King: A Journey of Hope’ is inspiring audiences of all ages Read more
Ade, The Flying Paintbrush - a novel peppered with comedy
Ade learns to his horror, that a young girl died and that he, Ade, not Bola is a wanted man. Yeni helps him flee the country on condition that they get married. He returns to Lagos with a new identity, falls in love with Moji at work but... Read more
Santrofi’s new single “Alewa”
Even without an album out, Santrofi have already been making waves all over Europe during their 2019 summer festival tour which included Roskilde (Denmark), FMM Sines (Portugal), WOMAD (UK), Fusion (Germany) and WOMEX (Finland). This young all-star Read more
Tamikrest’s new album ‘Tamotaït’ out 27 March
Tamikrest return with a new album ‘Tamotaït’, a vivid, irrepressible rock and roll statement, due out 27 March on Glitterbeat. Their most powerful album since 2013’s wildly acclaimed ‘Chatma’, ‘Tamotaït’ finds the band not only turning up the volume Read more
Jon Hassell & Farafina’s - ‘Flash of the Spirit’ reissued
Composer and trumpeter Jon Hassell has been an elusive, iconic musical figure for more than half a century. Read more
African Film Awards on November 2
The 23rd African Film Awards 2019 a.k.a Afro Hollywood Awards takes place on Saturday, 2nd November 2019. Read more
Funmi Iyanda’s adaptation of ‘Walking with Shadows’ premieres in London
Veteran journalist and talk show host, Funmi Iyanda brought ‘Walking with Shadows’, a novel by Jude Dibia, to the big screen, with the movie enjoying a 2-day showing at the British Film Institute (BFI) London Film Festival. Read more
Ayan De First showcases culture on Oct 19
Cultural icon and celebrity talking drummer - Ayan De First is to host the African Cultural Gala Night (ACGN) on October 19 at the Palm Hotel in London. Put together to showcase African culture before a global audience, ACGN will be promoting the Read more
Tomi shares moments with 25 Black men
In her quest to reduce violence within London's Black community, Tomi Adetayo has "embarked on a journey, sharing moments with 25 black men living in London who are making an impact in their communities, who are courageous and full of potential." Read more
Photo Credit - Jermaine Sanwoolu
Nigerian school children's artworks on display in London
Artworks created by school children from across Nigeria's Lagos and Ogun States are currently on display in London. Tagged - “My Story of Water”, the display showcases 500 jerry cans on to which the children have painted their story of water. Read more
Kreative Kick Youth Summit holds in London
A brand new international platform for the wide celebration of youth culture and creativity was launched last month. This powerful innovative initiative, was originally named and conceptualized as “Kreative Kick” by barrier breaker Read more
Woman Of My Dreams – Expressing the rage women feel
Woman Of My Dreams is a very thought-provoking play which completely surprised me as I thought it was about women liberation, the quest for equality and Female Genital Cut. However, it was much more. It was not just making a stance for FGC per se, Read more
Alicia Olatuja - Spreading warmth through music
On a windy but warm London night on the final day of a two day Residency at the Pizza Express Jazz club in Soho, I went to see Alicia Olatuja. I had seen her a couple of years ago at this same venue, but not as a solo artiste. Read more
Hugh Masekela’s 80th birthday celebrated
The Jazz Cafe in London in the company of Nigerian trumpet extraordinaire - Etuk Ubong celebrated what would have been legendary jazz trumpeter - Hugh Masekela’s 80th birthday. The concert was held in partnership with the Africa Centre. Read more
22nd African Film Awards (AFA) on Nov 3
The 22nd African Film Awards (AFA) - an evening to celebrate excellence among African film stars and the best of Black British film and TV Stars holds in London on Saturday November 3 2018. Read more
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Violent riots continue to grip France
Violent riots and widespread unrest continue to grip France following the police shooting of 17-year-old Nahel M. Nahel M of Algerian descent was shot on Tuesday. 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
The Trumpet Newspaper Issue 600 (June 28 - July 11 2023)
Illegal organ trade is more sophisticated than one might think Read more
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Tinubu in Paris: Matters Arising
“See Paris and die!” We used to hear that as young persons. Paris was meant to be the most exotic spot of European civilization, an intellectual capital and the reference point for the Renaissance – Francis II, Cardinal Richelieu, Louis XIII, Read more
Survey confirms support is essential when adopting
The latest ‘YouCanAdopt’ campaign aims to encourage more people from Black and mixed heritage backgrounds to adopt and offers a variety of support to help adopters along their journey. A survey for the campaign found that almost 60% of Black parents Read more
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Illegal organ trade is more sophisticated than one might think - who’s behind it and how it could be controlled
Every now and then the trade in human organs makes national, even international, news. In March 2023, a Nigerian politician, his wife and a medical middleman were found guilty of an organ-trafficking plot after they brought a man to the UK from Lagos Read more
Managing Priapism in young Sickle Cell patients
Leon is a 13-year-old teenager from the UK. He loves playing football and suffers from sickle cell disorder. In this animation, Leon tells us about his “worst day ever”, the first time he woke up with a painful penile erection which persisted and Read more
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Police officer jailed for sexual assault of colleague
A 26-year-old serving Metropolitan Police officer has been jailed for sexually assaulting a colleague in December 2020. Read more
The Trumpet Newspaper Issue 599 (June 14 - 27 2023)
South African diamonds adorn the crown of King Charles - why they're unlikely to be returned. Convicted of killing step brother. Nigeria’s security situation has got worse: what Tinubu’s administration needs to do about it. Read more
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South African diamonds adorn the crown of King Charles – why they’re unlikely to be returned
Opera singer Pretty Yende and Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor were not the only South African presence at the coronation of King Charles III. Also there were the stones cut from the Cullinan diamond, the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever found. Read more
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Jailed for kidnap and rape
A man has been sentenced to 14 years' imprisonment and two years' extended licence for the kidnap and rape of a vulnerable young woman. Read more
PDP chieftain condemns violence in court vicinity
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State – Comrade (Dr.) Niyi Osoba has condemned the alleged attack on Chief Segun Showunmi, a chieftain of the Party and some other members of the PDP, in the vicinity of the Isabo Magistrate Court, Read more
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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
