Congratulations are in top gear for Viral gospel singing duo Sunmisola Agbebi and Yinka Okeleye as they finally tie the knot in a church ceremony 24 hours after they celebrated their traditional marriage. The beautiful white wedding which took place in Lagos had friends, family, colleagues, and celebrities such as Moses Bliss, Victor Thompson, Dare
US-based Nigerian gospel artist and Worship pastor, Josh Blayze releases his much-anticipated new single “GREAT,” available now on digital platforms (stream here). This comes on the heels of a successful “Goodness worship experience tour” which has been on-going for over two years. Accompanied by a captivating lyric video, “GREAT” is a contemporary praise-worship anthem that
Nigerian gospel artist, Preye Odede is set to hold the 2023 edition of his concert brand “THE MOVE”. This year’s edition tagged ‘No Restrictions’ will take place in Port-Harcourt on June 16, 2023, at the biggest and most prestigious event center in the south-south region of Nigeria, the EUI Center, with a sitting capacity of
By Chuck Richardson The recent death of a New York homeless man, Jordan Neely, is not merely a reflection of two individuals caught in a Shakespearian tragedy – with the victim being Neely and the other player, Daniel Penny, the perpetrator of the crime. Rather, this incident is a microcosmic reflection of many White Americans’
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Awesome Con From June 16 – 18 geek culture will be on full display at Awesome Con, which will be hosted inside of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Attendees can see their favorite movie, comic and game stars. The convention will include Levar Burton from “Reading Rainbow”
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM, Associated Press/Report for America FORT LIBERTY, N.C. (AP) — Fort Bragg shed its Confederate namesake Friday to become Fort Liberty in a ceremony some veterans said was a small but important step in making the U.S. Army more welcoming to current and prospective Black service members. The change was part of a
By Peabody Post Composer, conductor, performer, producer and educator Darin Atwater will join the Peabody Conservatory as Distinguished Visiting Faculty in the 2023-24 academic year. In this new role, Atwater will serve as a diversity advocate supporting the selection and evaluation of the repertoire that is taught and performed at the Conservatory. He will also
By Veronica Raussin Drug and alcohol addiction is a common problem in the veteran community. This is often made worse by mental health disorders or suicidal ideation. While Memorial Day is the day to honor all those men and women in the U.S. military who made the ultimate sacrifice, we must continue to fight for
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO Alon Arrington, owner of Alon’s Gaming Kitchen, is a 17-year-old culinary prodigy noted for creating some stunning cuisines. Signature dishes most desired by his diners are braised and pan-seared lamb chops and chicken alfredo. “When it comes to the food, I don’t see Chef Alon as a teenager–
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO By day, professor Floyd N. Bronson is a restorative justice program coordinator. But by nightfall, the 25-year education veteran transforms into “The Professor of Fresh,” serving as CEO of FatBoi Fresh. Established in 2023, FatBoi Fresh is a lifestyle brand offering a selection of quality clothing for fashion-forward