When John Adoyi completely lost his vision more than a decade ago, his resolve to see the world more clearly had only sharpened. A native of Benue State now living in Lagos, Nigeria, John is a poet, writer, and one of the few visually impaired tech journalists in Africa.
#TheAfricaTheMediaNeverShowsYou wasn’t just another social media moment. It became a full-blown movement that’s still making waves today, ten years later.
August Meeting is an annual gathering of Igbo women from around the world, returning to their home or marital communities to address local issues, advance collective interests, and empower women.
Let’s get easy and breezy by “summering up” with these low-cost or free events, from the Caribbean Islands to Cherry Street Pier along the Delaware River.
The 17th Annual ACANA African Festival lit up Cherry Street Pier with vibrant Afrofusion music, energetic dance, rich culinary delights, and cultural celebration.
As the second half of 2025 continues to roll by, a flurry of festivals and cultural events begins to take centre stage across the continent from August up till the month of December. These long lines of festivities and ceremonies mark significant moments for many communities, cultures, and people.
This year five African films will be premiering at the festival, a milestone that not only spotlights the continent’s vibrant storytelling but also signals a major leap for African voices on the international stage.
What is summer without the festivals, concerts, exhibitions, and other fun activities to help you soak in the sun? August is a great time to step out and enjoy some of the best events Philadelphia has lined up for both locals and those pulling up from out of town.
On July 30, 2025, City Hall honored Dr. Sadie T.M. Alexander—America’s first Black woman economist and lawyer—with a statue unveiling led by sculptor Vinnie Bagwell, Mayor Cherelle Parker, and Dr. Rae Alexander-Minter. The tribute highlights her legacy, Black excellence, and cultural memory in Philadelphia.
“The triumph of the written word is often attained when the writer achieves union and trust with the reader, who then becomes ready to be drawn into unfamiliar territory, walking in borrowed literary shoes so to speak, toward a deeper understanding of self or society, or foreign peoples, cultures, and situations.”
