The summer of 2025 arrives amid a swell of momentum for Black filmmakers. The summer festival circuit has already spotlighted groundbreaking voices from Zambian auteur Rungano Nyoni to Nigerian epic ...

Achraf Hakimi Reliable full-back for Paris Saint-Germain representing Morocco Hakimi blends power with precision. He supports the attack and holds the back line with confidence. Last season, he ...

Accra, Ghana Since the “ Year of Return ” in 2019, Ghana has been leading the charge in welcoming the African diaspora back home. Its capital, Accra, attracts visitors with its compelling mix of ...

Why This Summit Matters On June 13, 2025, Philadelphia’s journalism and civic leadership gathered at the Science History Institute for the fourth annual Reimagining Philadelphia Journalism Summit, ...

Historical Context From the 1897 Benin Expedition, when British troops looted thousands of bronze plaques and sculptures from the Royal Palace in Benin City, to the 1884–85 Berlin Conference, where ...

At FunTimes Magazine, our goal is to connect our communities with real opportunities. The City of Philadelphia’s Department of Commerce offers a range of programs that support business owners across ...

Book It On Juneteenth Thursday, June 19, 2025. Meet acclaimed authors Klancy Miller and S.A. Cosby at the Juneteenth Book Signing in Partnership with Harriett’s Bookshop and the Reading Terminal.

But not all responses are glowing. The Guardian criticized Perry for leaning too heavily on melodramatic tropes and accused him of “exploiting Black trauma” under the guise of drama. Decider’s review ...

Each year, the streets of Ijebu-Ode burst into color and music as the Ojude Oba Festival unfolds three days after Eid al‑Kabir. Rooted in the convergence of faith and respect, Ojude Oba has grown into ...

A Father’s Day Reflection at FunTimes Magazine In the quiet echoes of shared wisdom and the sturdy embrace of unwavering support, lies the heart of Father’s Day. It is a moment to honor the guiding ...

There is a cadre of African and African-descended artists in contemporary art who assert the profound depth of Black identity. Through their inventive mediums and captivating themes, these visionaries ...

The Adenugas … JME, Skepta, Joseph Sr, Ify, Jason, and Julie. Photograph: Jake Green/The Guardian Born to Nigerian parents who migrated to the UK in the 1980s, the Adenugas were raised in Tottenham’s ...