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Gospel legend, Ron Kenoly dies at 81

Gospel legend, Ron Kenoly dies at 81

Gospel music and worship leaders around the world are mourning the loss of Ron Kenoly, the legendary American worship leader, singer, and songwriter, who has…

Dave and Temsโ€™ โ€œRain Danceโ€ Debuts at No. 89 on the Billboard Hot 100

Dave and Temsโ€™ โ€œRain Danceโ€ Debuts at No. 89 on the Billboard Hot 100

British rapper Dave and Nigerian superstar Tems have made a strong entry on the global charts as their collaboration โ€œRain Danceโ€ debuts at number 89…

The Kelly Clarkson Showโ€™ to End After Seven Seasons

The Kelly Clarkson Showโ€™ to End After Seven Seasons

After seven successful seasons on the air, The Kelly Clarkson Show is coming to an end, marking the conclusion of a celebrated daytime talk show…

Tyla Announces Her Sophomore Album โ€˜A-Popโ€™ / Sets Summer Release & Tour Plans

Tyla Announces Her Sophomore Album โ€˜A-Popโ€™ / Sets Summer Release & Tour Plans

Coming off her Grammy win on the best African music performance, Tyla has officially announced her sophomore album, A-Pop, along with plans for a summer…

Trump slams Grammy, threatens legal action against Trevor Noah

Trump slams Grammy, threatens legal action against Trevor Noah

The U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly slammed the 2026 Grammy Awards and threatened legal action against host Trevor Noah after a joke about him…

Aura V makes history as youngest Grammy winner at 8

Aura V makes history as youngest Grammy winner at 8

At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in 2026, a truly historic moment unfolded when 8-year-old Aura V became the youngest individually credited Grammy winner in…

Michael Jackson Biopic: New Poster Unveiled for โ€˜Michaelโ€™

Michael Jackson Biopic: New Poster Unveiled for โ€˜Michaelโ€™

The countdown is officially on to the release of the Michael Jackson biopic, โ€˜Michael.โ€™ Set to be released into theaters on April 24, the eagerly…

Kendrick Lamar Is Now the Most GRAMMY-Awarded Rapper in History, Breaking JAY-Zโ€™s All-Time Record

Kendrick Lamar Is Now the Most GRAMMY-Awarded Rapper in History, Breaking JAY-Zโ€™s All-Time Record

Kendrick Lamar may have entered the 2026 GRAMMYs as the nightโ€™s as the artist with the most nominations, but before its mid-way point he had…

Winnerโ€™s List: 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards

Winnerโ€™s List: 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards

Theย 68th annual Grammy Awards provided many notable moments courtesy of the host of music stars who took to the stage Sunday night (February 1). In…

Fela Anikulapo-Kuti Honoured With Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

Fela Anikulapo-Kuti Honoured With Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has been posthumously honoured with the GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award, marking a historic moment for African music and culture. Nearly three decades after…

Cardi B Set to Turn Up Michael Rubinโ€™s Star-Studded Super Bowl Party

Cardi B Set to Turn Up Michael Rubinโ€™s Star-Studded Super Bowl Party

Cardi B is gearing up to bring high energy and star power to Michael Rubinโ€™s exclusive Fanatics Super Bowl party in San Francisco as part…

Harry Stylesโ€™ โ€˜Apertureโ€™ Debuts at #1 on the Official UK Singles Chart

Harry Stylesโ€™ โ€˜Apertureโ€™ Debuts at #1 on the Official UK Singles Chart

Harry styles has officially kicked off his new musical era with a bang. His latest single โ€˜Apertureโ€™ has debuted at #1 on the Officialย  UK…

Tems Stuns With โ€˜COLORSโ€™ โ€˜What You Needโ€™ Performance

Tems Stuns With โ€˜COLORSโ€™ โ€˜What You Needโ€™ Performance

Tems just delivered a breathtaking moment on โ€˜A COLORS SHOW.โ€™ The Nigerian powerhouse returned to the minimalist stage to perform โ€˜What You Need,โ€™ a standout…

GRAMMYs 2026: Bruno Mars to Perform

GRAMMYs 2026: Bruno Mars to Perform

The 2026 Grammy Awards are shaping up to be a memorable night, especially with the latest addition to the performance lineup: Bruno Mars will take…

Don Lemon Freed After Minnesota Church ICE Protest Arrest

Don Lemon Freed After Minnesota Church ICE Protest Arrest

Former CNN anchor and journalist Don Lemon was released from custody after being arrested in connection with an anti-ICE protest at a church in St.…

Home aloneโ€™ star Catherine Oโ€™Hara dies at 71

Home aloneโ€™ star Catherine Oโ€™Hara dies at 71

Catherine Oโ€™Hara, the beloved Canadian-born actress whose career spanned more than five decades, has died at the age of 71 following a brief illness, her…

Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake to headline Afro Nation 2026 in Portugal

Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake to headline Afro Nation 2026 in Portugal

Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Asake are set to be among the headline acts at Afro Nation 2026 in Portugal, delivering one of the most electrifying…

Anthony Joshua Opens Up About Loss, Faith, & Duty After Tragic Crash That Killed…

Anthony Joshua Opens Up About Loss, Faith, & Duty After Tragic Crash That Killed…

British heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua has delivered a deeply emotional address, opening up about what he describes as a โ€œtragic traumatic timeโ€ following the loss…

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.