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- 24 May 2021
Africa Day Concert 2021: MTV Base, YouTube and Idris Elba to Feature Star-studded Appearances from Angelique Kidjo, Fally Ipupa, Others
The Africa Day Concert 2021, brought to you by MTV Base, YouTube and Idris Elba have announced a star-studded line-up of guest appearances from some of the most well-known faces on the continent and…
- 17 May 2020
COVID-19: ViacomCBS Networks Africa, YouTube Celebrates Africa Day to Raise Funds for Food &Health Assistance
To celebrate Africa Day on Monday 25th May 2020, ViacomCBS Networks Africa and YouTube in partnership with Idris Elba are hosting an “Africa Day Benefit Concert At Home”. This programming event will…
- 21 May 2020
Davido, Burna Boy, Salif Keita Others Added to Africa Day Benefit Concert
YouTube and ViacomCBS Networks Africa, with Idris Elba, have announced further additions to the “Africa Day Benefit Concert At Home” lineup. The concert will be streamed on the MTV Base Africa…
- 12 May 2021
YouTube Music Celebrates Africa Month with LIVE Performances from Sho Majozi, Sauti Sol, Fireboy DML, Others
YouTube Music on Wednesday released a schedule of performances and music-industry related events in celebration of Africa month. In the lead up to its Africa Day concert, in partnership with MTV Base…
- 9 May 2022
YouTube Reaffirms Commitment to Creators & Music Industry in Africa
YouTube has announced a series of events to run throughout the month of May in celebration of Africa month. The events are intended to reaffirm YouTube’s commitment to growing Africa's creator…
- 23 May 2022
Africa Day Concert 2022: YouTube Announces the Superstar Lineup set to perform
YouTube has announced a stellar lineup of artists hailing from five countries, who will be performing at this year’s Africa Day Concert. Like previous editions, the Africa Day Concert which is in its…
- 16 Nov 2022
Alex Okosi Named One Of UK’s Most Influential Black Persons For Second Year Running
Alex Okosi, one of Africa's tech leaders, has been honoured as a member of the UK Powerlist 2023. Okosi, who is Managing Director, Emerging Markets, YouTube EMEA, received the honour for the second…
- 15 Dec 2022
Blinken, Tony Elumelu, Convene U.S. & African Entrepreneurs, Others for U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
About 300 entrepreneurs, investors, and celebrities took part in the opening reception for the US-Africa Leaders Summit, the investment-focused “Innovators Gathering”, honoring the influx of two-way…
- 19 Dec 2022
Blinken, Tony Elumelu, Rally U.S. and African entrepreneurs, investors & policymakers @U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
About 300 entrepreneurs, investors, and celebrities took part in the opening reception for the US-Africa Leaders Summit, the investment-focused “Innovators Gathering”, honoring the influx of two-way…
- 3 Jul 2025
IFC, AfDB Collaborate with EbonyLife Media to Explore Supporting the African Film Industry to Drive Job Creation
As part of their ongoing efforts to support the growth of Africa’s creative industries and drive job creation in the region, IFC and the African Development Bank have announced a collaboration with…
- 10 Nov 2020
ViacomCBS Networks Africa Scoops 29 Awards @ PromaxBDA Africa Awards 2020
ViacomCBS Networks Africa scooped a record 29 awards at this year’s prestigious PromaxBDA Africa 2020 Awards. Promax is the global association for the entertainment marketing industry, representing…
- 21 Sept 2021
YouTube Appoints Addy Awofisayo Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa
YouTube on Tuesday announced the appointment of Addy Awofisayo as Head of Music, Sub-saharan Africa for YouTube and YouTube Music. Addy Awofisayo as Head of Music, Sub-saharan Africa for YouTube and…
- 10 Nov 2021
BHM Salutes Alex Okosi on UK Powerlist Nod
BlackHouse Media (BHM) has saluted Nigerian media and tech executive Alex Okosi after he was named as one of Britain’s 100 most influential black people in the Powerlist 2022. Alex Okosi, Managing…
- 16 Apr 2020
Cassper Nyovest, Lupita Nyong'o Others Join Burna Boy For Global Concert In Honour Of Healthcare Workers
In support of the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic led by the World Health Organization, international advocacy organization Global Citizen has announced an expanded list of artists who will…