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Afropean @afropean.bsky.social · Nov 14
On Nov 5th we launch an immersive new six part series exploring Black Communities in Europe, from Brussels to Amsterdam, Stockholm to Berlin, Lisbon and Paris. Listen and subscribe to the Afropean Podcast here: pod.link/1776340182
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What does it mean to be both African and European? Author Johny Pitts hosts a six part series exploring major European cities and the art, politics and history of their Black communities. Experience ...
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"Lucas Bostock is an industrious Jamaican immigrant, part of the so-called Windrush generation of post-War migration to Britain from the Caribbean and other erstwhile colonies."
Tola Ositelu reviews Concrete Dreams by Ferdinand Dennis
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February 9, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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"The Crown’s Silence, a book by the historian Brooke Newman, follows the Guardian’s 2023 Cost of the crown report, which explored the British monarchy’s hidden ties to transatlantic slavery."

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February 5, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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Francesca Ekwuyasi's ‘Butter Honey Pig Bread’ reviewed for Afropean by Abena Wariebi.
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February 5, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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"It’s hard to understand why it is taking so long to sort out. I was schooled here, my children and grandchildren grew up here, my great-granddaughter is here. I’m part of this country."

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‘I’m part of this country’: Windrush man left homeless by Home Office inaction
George Campbell, 69, slept in bus station as officials questioned his right to live in the UK after hospital stay
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January 27, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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... continuing the culinary theme, here's an interview with Gilles Dolatabadi, the founder of Strasbourg's fantastic Jabiru Cafe.
Jabiru will celebrate it's 8th birthday in 2026 🎂 👏
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January 26, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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"Widely regarded as one of the best restaurants in London, Chishuru has redefined luxury dining in London by bringing West African flavours into Michelin-star territory."
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A Day With the UK's Only Black Female Michelin Star Chef
Chishuru is a Michelin-star restaurant in London led by Chef Joke Bakare. Go behind the scenes at this Fitzrovia restaurant to see how one of the UK’s most exciting Michelin chefs works day to…
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January 26, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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"Whether slave, freedman, artist, writer, entertainer, social activist, adventurer, scholar or tourist, for over a century, Black sojourners ... who traversed Europe invariably appreciated the unloading of a great burden. "
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January 23, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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"When South African DJ and producer Desiree unveiled the second edition of her popular MMiNO event in Cape Town this January, she continued a quietly radical experiment in how we experience nightlife... "
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The Equity Model: Why Charging Foreigners More Is a Care Practice for African Festivals
With African cultural exports in continued demand, Desiree’s MMiNO event in Cape Town shows how dual pricing can keep local communities at the center.
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January 22, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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Black German Heritage and Research Association Conference 2026
“Black Archives, Black Futures: Enfleshment, will be held on February 26–28, 2026"
REGISTRATION OPEN SOON!

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January 22, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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"Flights within Africa can cost more than flying to Europe — and while Europeans move freely, many Africans still need visas to visit neighbouring countries. In this our latest Street Debate, we ask: what's really holding back free movement in Africa?"
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Why is it so hard to travel within Africa? | The 77 Percent Street Debate
We love to say 'One Africa,' but traveling across the continent tells a different story. Flights within Africa can cost more than flying to Europe — and while Europeans move freely, many Africans…
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January 21, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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"After a lengthy gestation period, the documentary Crown or Class is finally making it onto screens this year...Spanning Africa and its global diaspora, the film presents hair as more than aesthetics — revealing it as history, resistance, culture, and self-definition."

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‘Crown or Class’ Hits the Festival Circuit and Select Cinemas Worldwide in 2026 – Afropean: your guide to the Afro European diaspora and beyond
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January 21, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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Team Afropean is excited to be continuing our Best of…End of Year tradition. Below is the 2025 selection from Yomi Bazuaye : Little Simz, Kokoroko, Ezra Collective, Nia Smith, Mobb Deep, Robert Glasper, Omar and many more ...
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January 16, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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Mini-documentary on Black families in Britain. First broadcast in 1979.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yDN...
Exploring The 'Generation Gap' Of 1970s Britain | Our History
In all families there is a generation gap - different attitudes between parents and children. In black families in Britain though, there is a further problem. Not only is there a difference in age…
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January 16, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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"Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti is set to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Grammy Awards."
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Grammys to Honor Fela Kuti With 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award
The Afrobeat pioneer will be recognized alongside Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Cher, and Paul Simon, marking another major Grammy recognition for the late Nigerian icon and his global legacy.
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January 11, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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Gregory the Moor (ca. 1350-1683) by Black Central Europe
"We bring you over 1000 years of Black history in the German-speaking lands and show you why it matters right now. "
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January 11, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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"Meet Koyo Kouoh, a visionary curator, cultural producer, and educator, ... In a historic achievement, Koyo was named Artistic Director for the 2026 Venice Biennale, making her the first African descent woman to curate this globally renowned exhibition."
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Afro-Swiss Spotlight: Koyo Kouoh — AFRO SWISS FAMILIES
Image © Mirjam Kluka Meet Koyo Kouoh , a visionary curator, cultural producer, and educator, widely recognised for her transformative work in contemporary African art and her leadership within…
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January 10, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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"In the spring of 1891, Jackson and around forty other prominent black entertainers went on a tour across Europe with 'William Foote's African-American Character Concert Company.' The world premiere was in Hamburg."

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January 10, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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"Cabalgata de Muro d'Alcoi: 125 años de racismo cultural"
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"Muro d'Alcoi Cavalcade: 125 years of cultural racism"
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Cabalgata de Muro d'Alcoi: 125 años de racismo cultural
La cabalgata de Muro d'Alcoi cumple 125 años manteniendo el blackface en sus pajes. Analizamos esta práctica estructural que se repite en Alcoi, Ibi y decenas de municipios alicantinos. El Parlamento…
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January 9, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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"The Afropean.com team is excited to be continuing our Best of…End of Year tradition in 2025... Returning to the fold after a lengthy hiatus is prodigal sister, Abena Wariebi with her top picks for 2025. Happy New Year to our readers."
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January 4, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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"Across Uganda, a new wave is taking shape: Young people stepping boldly into the political arena. They're restless, ambitious, and convinced the country is at a turning point that demands their ideas and energy."
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Can Uganda's youth transform politics? | The 77 Percent Street Debate
Across Uganda, a new wave is taking shape: Young people stepping boldly into the political arena. They're restless, ambitious, and convinced the country is at a turning point that demands their ideas…
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January 3, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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"In 2020 ... Gbemisola Ikumelo, now 39, made a decision. 'I had this soul-destroying experience on a job,' she says... She decided to post online about the micro-aggressions she had endured while appearing in a play some years before... "

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‘I felt like my Bafta statue was judging me!’ Gbemisola Ikumelo on backlashes, Black Ops and why 2026 will be her year
Whether she’s a chicken-obsessed schoolboy or a hapless cop fighting a plot to bring down Notting Hill carnival, the comic actor’s dizzying range means she may soon need a bigger awards shelf
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January 3, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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Happy 2026 to one and all!
We are excited to be continuing our tradition of end of year playlist. On the first day of 2026 we present Tola’s (our Editor) musical review of 2025 – accompanied by listening links to her 2025 mixtapes.
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January 1, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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"On one side, Caribbean states, African governments and diaspora movements are consolidating claims. On the other, Britain continues to blithely bat the issue away. The gap between the two positions is now the story."
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In 2025 reparations became central to UK ties with the Caribbean and Africa – so how do we move forward? | Kenneth Mohammed
This year was a pivotal one, in which the issue of restorative justice began to frame the UK’s post-imperial relationship with the global south
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December 31, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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"2025 was a year marked by the audacity and brilliance of young Africans, as well as their creativity. Across music, art, film, politics, and more, they broke records, achieved incredible feats, and captured the hearts and attention of the world..."
www.okayafrica.com/okayafricas-...
OkayAfrica’s Top Cultural Moments of 2025
Africa witnessed historic political firsts, record-breaking athletic feats, blockbuster art moments, and global film acclaim in 2025. OkayAfrica revisits the most impactful cultural moments that…
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December 31, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Sharpening our focus as we look back at the year that was 2025, here's part two of our "Best of... 2025 Playlists".
This selection features a heartfelt tribute to the late Michael ‘D’Angelo‘ Archer, from Kahlea Williams.
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December 31, 2025 at 1:45 PM