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Brooklyn became the meeting ground for food, basketball, music, and West African pride on Saturday, Sept. 12, as the Battle of Jollof brought the long-running Ghana-Nigeria rivalry to the court. Held at the Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center in Crown Heights, the event transformed a familiar cultural debate into a full celebration…
More than 300 VIP guests gathered at Lucia LA for Africa Courtside Holding’s annual Africa All-Star Soirée, a private event focused on Africa’s rising role in global basketball. The exclusive event united NBA figures, investors, entertainers, and cultural leaders to highlight Africa’s impact on the league. Organizers noted it gathered “investors, key stakeholders in live…
Singer and actor Andra Day appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show, which aired Thursday, Dec. 18, reflecting on what she is leaving behind at the close of the year and what she plans to carry into 2026. During the interview, Day spoke about dealing with imposter syndrome and learning to show up even when things…
Walemania, the premier wrestling extravaganza held annually during Wrestlemania week, returns to the Franklin Music Hall in Philadelphia on Thursday, April 4th. Created by Grammy-nominated artist Wale and orchestrated by The Ringer’s Kazeem Famuyide and Emilio Sparks, Walemania promises an unparalleled fusion of music and wrestling. Produced by Andria Parides, the event unites fans and…
On Thursday, March 31st, after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Walemania re-emerged partnering with Spotify to kick off a weekend showcasing the immortals. Led by Wale and hosted by Kazeem Famuyide, a mega mashup of wrestlers and hip-hop stars filled the House of Blues, in Dallas, Texas. Foot Locker teamed up with Walemania…
Grammy-nominated rap star, actor and advocate Wale reveals the music video for his new single “Tiffany Nikes.” It is available on his critically acclaimed new album, Folarin II via Warner Records. The visual also features Nicky Diamonds and Paul Rodriguez. In the clip, Wale pulls up to a sneaker shop before performing the track inside….
