Food & Drink
My Tasty Naija Food Festival in London on Sunday 13 July
The carpets are being rolled out to celebrate African cuisine, culture and community at the My Tasty Naija Food Festival holding on Sunday 13 July 2025 in London. According to the Festival’s Creator and Organiser - Abass Tijani (better known as DJ
Jumbo Midlands celebrates grand opening of latest Cash & Carry in Birmingham
Jumbo UK - described as “The Proud Home of African Food,” recently celebrated the grand opening of its vibrant new 60,000 square foot Cash & Carry in Birmingham, showcasing an impressive selection of over 1,600 products.
Tilda launches Limited-Edition Tin in partnership with LOVO
UK rice brand - Tilda has launched its 2024 limited-edition tin, created in collaboration with LOVO - a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering and inspiring women and their families
Tilda fuses with Madhu’s to celebrate Diwali
The United Kingdom’s leading rice brand - Tilda, and top-ranking South Asian catering company - Madhu’s, joined forces recently to host a spectacular event celebrating Diwali in the heart of Central London.
Tilda allies with LOVO to empower women
Tilda is partnering with Ladies of Virtue Outreach CIC (LOVO), a non-profit organisation dedicated to engaging, equipping, and inspiring women and their families. As part of this partnership, Tilda will donate £10,000 to support LOVO’s initiatives
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Coca-Cola in Africa: a long history full of unexpected twists and turns
A new book called Bottled: How Coca-Cola Became African tells the story of how the world’s most famous carbonated drink conquered the continent. It’s a tale of marketing gumption and high politics and is the product of years of research by critical
Asda is a one-stop party shop this Eid!
As Eid al-Fitr approaches and is expected to be celebrated on 21st April, Asda is helping families prepare to indulge in delicious feasts and celebrate with loved ones after a month of fasting and reflecting. To make this occasion joyous for the
11 suppliers support Asda to donate £50,000 to its Tickled Pink campaign
Eleven World Food and Drink suppliers are supporting Asda’s ‘Together for Ramadan’ campaign to help with ongoing work to increase Breast Cancer awareness amongst underrepresented communities.
Kids Friendly Recipe – Kulfi Cheesecake
This Ramadan, Asda has partnered with Zubda Malik of @Kitchen_diaries_by_Zubda to create some inspiring recipe content which would add variety to your Iftars and Suhoors.
Eid Special - Ouzi Rice
This Ramadan, Asda has partnered with Zubda Malik of @Kitchen_diaries_by_Zubda to create some inspiring recipe content which would add variety to your Iftars and Suhoors.
Ramadan Favourite - Adana Kebab
This Ramadan, Asda has partnered with Zubda Malik of @Kitchen_diaries_by_Zubda to create some inspiring recipe content which would add variety to your Iftars and Suhoors.
ASDA celebrates its biggest Ramadan with 150 new product lines
ASDA hosted a special event recently in collaboration with Zubda Malik (@kitchen_ diaries_ by_ zubda), to celebrate its biggest Ramadan yet - featuring 150 new product lines.
Tilda hosts a special evening of flavours to celebrate Ramadan
To mark the onset of the holy month of Ramadan - a special time of holy significance for 1.9 billion Muslims across the world including over 3.9 million in the UK; Tilda hosted a special evening of flavours in partnership with TV chef Parveen Ashraf
Asda has all you need this Ramadan and Eid
Asda is celebrating its biggest Ramadan yet - with 150 new product lines, more great deals and an easier shopping experience than ever before across the store. As the holy month approaches, Asda is making it easier for customers to find what they
Nominations open for hospitality awards seeking to drive racial equity
The Be Inclusive Hospitality (BIH) Spotlight 2022 Awards – which has been set up to drive racial equity in Hospitality, Food and Drink, has opened nominations for the inaugural event. Founded by Lorraine Copes, nominations close on September 9.
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Africa must prepare for inevitable global food crisis
President of the African Development Bank Group President (www.AfDB.org) - Dr Akinwumi Adesina has said “Africa must prepare for the inevitability of a global food crisis.” He was speaking about Africa’s priorities, as a guest at the Atlantic Council
Tariq Halal opens in London’s Finsbury Park
Award-winning halal butchers - Tariq Halal has opened a brand-new store in London’s Finsbury Park. The highly anticipated location opposite Finsbury Park Station was officially opened by the Mayor of Haringey, Adam Jogee, in an event that featured
A healthy twist on Jollof Rice
To encourage adults to eat better, lose weight and get active, registered dietitian and member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) - Shola Oladipo shares a healthy twist on how to prepare the popular West African dish - Jollof Rice.
Five simple food tips for better health
As part of Public Health England’s (PHE) Better Health campaign, which encourages adults to eat better, lose weight and get active, we speak to registered Dietitian and member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) - Shola Oladipo who shares her
Enish open restaurant and lounge in east London
Award-winning Enish Restaurant & Grill has opened a new branch called Enish Restaurant & Lounge in Ilford. Londoners in the east of the city will finally get to taste the wonderful cuisine Enish has on its sought-after menu. It is famous for
Tolly Boy celebrates winning African community group
Winners of the Spread the Joy with Tolly Boy campaign were acknowledged recently during an awards ceremony at Wapping Youth Centre. Three community groups - Wapping Bangladesh Association, Nigerian Community of Waltham Forest (NICOWF) and Bangladesh
Tolly Boy Rice spreads the joy in Birmingham
Tolly Boy Rice was in Birmingham recently to promote its exciting new campaign. Celebrating the work of 20 African and Bangladeshi community groups from across the UK as part of its ‘Spread the Joy with Tolly Boy’ campaign, the brand will contribute
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Tolly Boy spreads joy with £26k community grants
Tolly Boy is celebrating the work of 20 African and Bangladeshi community groups, around the UK as part of its Spread the Joy with Tolly Boy campaign.
Tropical Sun hosts African and Caribbean media and promoters
Recently, pioneering World Foods brand Tropical Sun hosted the UK’s African and Caribbean media and promoters at the headquarters of Wanis: the UK’s leading distributor of African and Caribbean food and drinks brands, including Tropical Sun.
African fine dining from Eat Jollof London
When the world thinks of fine-dining, African food is not often at the top of the list of cuisines to be considered, something which Ghanaian-born Adwoa Hagan-Mensah wants to change.
How Asda mums prepare for Ramadan
Ramadan preparation every year is an integral part of the lives of Muslims in the UK, but when you come to think of it; abstaining from food and water for 16 to 17 hours a day is no mean task, and for mums it can be even more challenging. Managing
Tolly Boy hosts surprise Xmas lunch for elders
In a heart-warming gesture, Tolly Boy Rice showcased the true spirit of the festive season and spread love, togetherness and celebration by hosting a surprise Christmas feast for the elderly of the Afro Caribbean Elders Association at the William
Foodies inspire Xmas sparkle with Tolly Boy Rice
The festive season is around the corner, and just like you, Tolly Boy Rice is all set for the Christmas season. This year, we spoke to five prominent food enthusiasts to get a sneak peek into their Christmas menus and for tips to making your
Make Eid special for your little one
There is that special member in your family who looks forward to Eid with bated breath every year. Whether they are excited about the sweets or Eidi, when they get gifts and goodies ranging from toys to chocolates or money, Asda knows you are looking
Tolly Boy celebrates National Rice Week
Tolly Boy Rice is proud to be a part of National Rice Week to celebrate the wonder of rice.
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.
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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
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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
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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
