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Universal Music Group Taps Even to Drive Direct-to-Fan Engagement Worldwide

Universal Music Group Taps Even to Drive Direct-to-Fan Engagement Worldwide

Universal Music Group has struck a new multi-year partnership with Even a direct-to-fan platform aimed at helping artists build stronger connections with their most dedicated…

Africa Hall of Fame: Power 100 – Aliko Dangote

Africa Hall of Fame: Power 100 – Aliko Dangote

Africa Hall of Fame: Power 100 Why Aliko Dangote Defines Scale, Power and Africaโ€™s Industrial Future A Different Definition of Power In the global hierarchy…

The Wiggles Set for a New Global Chapter With Universal Music Deal

The Wiggles Set for a New Global Chapter With Universal Music Deal

Iconic childrenโ€™s entertainment group The Wiggles have announced a landmark global agreement with Universal Music Group, ending their 35-year relationship with ABC Music and kicking…

Dorna Sports Rebrands as MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group Amid Global Expansion

Dorna Sports Rebrands as MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group Amid Global Expansion

Dorna Sports, the long-time commercial rights holder for MotoGP, has officially rebranded itself as the MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group, marking a strategic shift in how…

Cardi B Shocks Fans with Tyla, Kehlani & Blueface Guest Turns on Little Miss…

Cardi B Shocks Fans with Tyla, Kehlani & Blueface Guest Turns on Little Miss…

Cardi B delivered one of the most unforgettable nights of her Little Miss Drama Tour when she brought out Tyla, Kehlani, and Blueface as surprise…

Civil Rights Icon Jesse Jackson Dies at 84, Leaving Legacy of Justice and Equality

Civil Rights Icon Jesse Jackson Dies at 84, Leaving Legacy of Justice and Equality

Legendary civil rights leader Jesse Jackson has died at the age of 84, his family announced, marking the passing of one of the most influential…

Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall dies at 95

Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall dies at 95

Legendary Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall has died at the age of 95, his wife Luciana Pedraza Duvall announced, marking the end of one of the…

Aliko Dangote Builds a $31.9 Billion Empire on Industry, Not Tech

Aliko Dangote Builds a $31.9 Billion Empire on Industry, Not Tech

  Africaโ€™s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has amassed an estimated net worth of $31.9 billion, according to Bloomberg, solidifying his position as the continentโ€™s most…

Africaโ€™s $5 Trillion Gold Wealth Emerges as Strategic Force in Global Reserve Shift

Africaโ€™s $5 Trillion Gold Wealth Emerges as Strategic Force in Global Reserve Shift

Africa is estimated to hold more than $5 trillion worth of gold resources, with over $1 trillion still untapped, according to the Africa Finance Corporation.…

Nigeria Warns Citizens Over Deceptive Military Recruitment Linked to Russiaโ€“Ukraine War

Nigeria Warns Citizens Over Deceptive Military Recruitment Linked to Russiaโ€“Ukraine War

Nigeria has issued a strong advisory cautioning its citizens about deceptive military recruitment schemes allegedly targeting Africans for deployment in the ongoing Russiaโ€“Ukraine conflict. According…

J. Cole Announces โ€˜The Fall-Off Tour,โ€™ Reveals 50-Dates Across 5 Continents

J. Cole Announces โ€˜The Fall-Off Tour,โ€™ Reveals 50-Dates Across 5 Continents

Fresh from scoring his seventh #1 album, the North Carolina native has announced The Fall-Off Tour, a sweeping arena run that will touch down in…

Kelly Rowland & PJ Morton Perform โ€˜Unforgettableโ€™ at the NBA Legends Awards 2026

Kelly Rowland & PJ Morton Perform โ€˜Unforgettableโ€™ at the NBA Legends Awards 2026

Kelly Rowland and Pj Morton joined forces for a very special performance at the 26th Annual NBA Legends Awardsthis past 2026 All-Star Weekend. Together, the…

R. Kelly Placed in Solitary Confinement Amid Prison Investigation

R. Kelly Placed in Solitary Confinement Amid Prison Investigation

R.Kelly reportedly been placed in solitary confinement as federal officials investigate an unusual situation unfolding behind bars. The beleaguered R&B singer, who is currently serving…

Iโ€™d reconcile with Blaqbonez if he apologised โ€“ Odumodublvck

Iโ€™d reconcile with Blaqbonez if he apologised โ€“ Odumodublvck

Nigerian rapper, Odumodublvck has expressed his readiness to quash the beef and reconcile with his colleague Blaqbonez if he apologised to him in person. Speaking…

J. Coleโ€™s โ€˜The Fall-Offโ€™ Debuts at #1 with Biggest Hip-Hop Week in a Year

J. Coleโ€™s โ€˜The Fall-Offโ€™ Debuts at #1 with Biggest Hip-Hop Week in a Year

J. Cole has kicked off 2026 in spectacular fashion as his highly anticipated album The Fall-Off debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, delivering…

Megan Thee Stallion Turns 31 in Style, Debuts Bold Blue Hair & Hints at…

Megan Thee Stallion Turns 31 in Style, Debuts Bold Blue Hair & Hints at…

Megan Thee Stallion rang in her 31st birthday with a head-turning transformation, debuting a striking blue hairstyle that instantly set social media ablaze. The Houston…

A$AP Rocky Teaches Harlem Students the Art of Rap on Celebrity Substitute

A$AP Rocky Teaches Harlem Students the Art of Rap on Celebrity Substitute

Asap Rocky stepped into teacher mode, becoming Mr. Mayers as he taught students at a Harlem school all about Rap music in a new episode…

Allison Holker Engaged 3 Years After Stephen โ€˜tWitchโ€™ Bossโ€™ Death

Allison Holker Engaged 3 Years After Stephen โ€˜tWitchโ€™ Bossโ€™ Death

Dancer, choreographer, and beloved public figure Allison Holker has announced her engagement, marking a poignant and hopeful moment in her life nearly three years after…

Upcoming African Hall of Fame Events Around the World

Celebrating African Excellence Across Continents โ€” From Accra to London, Kigali to New York

African Innovators Recognition Week

Guardians of African Culture & Heritage Ceremony

Cultural Icons Recognition Night

Celebrating Remarkable African Achievements

The Africa Hall of Fame is managed and administered by The African Arts and Culture Academy, which serves as the duly authorized institution responsible for its governance, strategic direction, and overall operations. In this capacity, the Academy exercises full oversight and stewardship, ensuring that the Africa Hall of Fame upholds its mission of recognizing distinguished leaders and innovators while maintaining the highest standards of integrity, credibility, and cultural significance.