News, views and guides for Africans in Germany and Europe
News, views and guides for Africans in Germany and Europe
Read the latest news on African film, shorts, movies, art and music and on all the diverse artists from Africa and its diaspora. All about the latest Nollywood and Netflix releases and the African film industry. Info on concerts and new releases by rumba stars, rappers, songwriters from Africa or of African descent. News on exhibitions by African artists and photographers in Germany and Europe >> Read this and more on www.afronews.de
Reggae-Dancehall artist Shatta Wale has been named the biggest Ghanaian artist in Germany by German-based DJ Leangun aka Tareg Sato . According to the Berlin-based DJ, the Ghanaian star songs often gain much airplay over the past years and continue to be popular especially within the Ghanaian communities in Germany. “We know that Dancehall music […] More
Jahringo, German-based Gambian Reggae Dancehall artiste has released a new video titled ‘The Roots’. The new video already available on YouTube, was directed by Wax Media in The Gambia. The song underscores the importance of maintaining African roots even though one lives in the Western world. Jahringo told AfroNews Germany that ‘The Roots’ is a […] More
African migrants lives in Germany are being highlighted by the film ‘Borga’. Borga is a film that tells the story of a Ghanaian migrant who wants to make a life for himself in Europe by making in big but instead, his new life in Germany shatters those dreams. The film’s title is taken from the […] More
Sura Susso, a UK based Gambian virtuoso kora player, percussionist and composer has released a new album called ‘Tili Saba’. The eight-track album is available in all digital platforms. The album was composed and recorded with contributions from many amazing musicians in The Gambia and the UK. Sura Susso told Afronews.de that the album draws […] More
Kenyan artist Sarah Muthoni Ntiro is a teacher, painter, creative and CEO of her own company. She also greatly loves expressing herself through art and cooking where she is a chef to her keto-diet delicacies among other pastries. Sarah has been an artist for as long as she can remember and has been very present […] More
The Grammy’s brought on a new reckoning for African artists. The award recognised Nigerian artist that have made waves in the music industry winning awards and even getting nominated this year. Here is the list of Nigerian artists to win an award in the Grammy’s 2021: Nigerian artist Burna Boy won Best Global Music Album for his album Twice […] More
Nigerian artist Burna Boy wins Best Global Music Album for his album Twice As Tall at the Premiere Ceremony of the 63rd GRAMMY Awards. This marks the Nigerian star’s first career GRAMMY award win. Burna Boy becomes among the first winners of the recently renamed category, formerly known as Best World Music Album. This was his heart-warming acceptance speech below, given in English and […] More
During the pandemic the nollywood industry was plagued in doubt over when new movies be released. With the current state of affairs and going by the numbers of Nollywood movies released in March, Nigerian cinema appears to be regaining its pre-Covid glory. Here is a list of all the Nigerian Nollywood movies set for theatrical […] More
Jarck Boy, Germany-based Gambian afro reggae-dance-hall artiste has released a new song and video called “Emanla Filah” meaning “They Don’t like you”. The new song has been released on all digital platforms. Jarck Boy said the song encourages people to have faith in every step they are taking in their lives and to do so […] More
Love Itoya, an R&B/Soul Greek-Nigerian musician has released her debut lead single titled “Pepper Dem”. The track being released on 5th March 2021 is an up-tempo bouncy pop song with some elements of R&B/Afro/Gospel vibes. Love Itoya decided to dedicate this song to all female bosses, especially to women of colour who face huge challenges […] More
German based Gambian Reggae dancehall artiste Laminator has released a new song called ‘Ntolyaa Diyata’ meaning our home is nice. The song produced by Pak Music depicts the hospitality, love and unique diversity in the Gambia. It also depicts the hard-working nature of people in the Gambia, praising their generosity, care and love for each […] More
Madanji Perimeter, Kenya’s Rumba star is back with a new lovely love single titled “Jaherana”, a Luo word for my love. He is urging all the people trying to win the lady’s heart to keep off, reminding them that he loves her so much. Madanji Perimeter describes the lady as his life, his rib, his […] More