Glasgow 2026: Glasgow Dancers and Communities to Join Scottish Dance Theatre at Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony.
Scottish Dance Theatre will take centre stage at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony, bringing together professional dancers and community performers for a major celebration of movement, culture and connection. The internationally recognised company will feature in the Opening Ceremony at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on Thursday, 23 July 2026. Scottish Dance Theatre […]
Africa’s World Cup Breakthrough: Did African Brands Miss Their Biggest Marketing Moment?
Africa’s remarkable performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup may prove to be one of the continent’s biggest business stories, not just one of its greatest sporting achievements. For the first time in World Cup history, nine of Africa’s ten representatives progressed to the Round of 32, signalling the growing competitiveness of African football on […]
South African Banking Story Wins 2026 BCA African Business Book of the Year
The 2026 BCA African Business Book of the Year has been awarded to It’s About Tyme: Banking Beyond Borders by Adrian Saville and Bruce Whitfield, recognising a book that explores banking, entrepreneurship and African business success on the global stage. The winners received the prestigious award, a trophy and a $10,000 cash prize during a […]
Beyond Identity: Barack Obama’s Reflections Challenge the Global Black Community to Build the Future
When former US President Barack Obama first took his wife, Michelle Obama, to visit his grandmother’s village in Kenya, some relatives reportedly asked a surprising question: which one of Michelle’s parents was white? For many people in the United States, Michelle Obama is unquestionably recognised as a Black woman. Yet in rural Kenya, she was […]
How Cape Verde Turned Its Global Diaspora into a National Strength
Cape Verde is proving that a nation’s greatest asset is not always found in its natural resources. Instead, it may be its people, wherever they are in the world. Today, more Cape Verdeans live outside the African island nation than within its borders. While many countries see large-scale emigration as a challenge, Cape Verde has […]
UK Prime Minister Resigns: Black Professionals UK Debate Labour’s Government Future
As political debate continues across the United Kingdom, members of a Black professionals’ discussion group have been sharing their views on the challenges facing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and the future direction of the Labour government. The discussion highlighted growing questions about leadership, party unity, public expectations and the increasingly influential role of opposition […]
One in Four Children Face Sexual Abuse Risks Online, New Research Warns
A major new study by Scottish researchers has revealed the alarming scale of online sexual exploitation affecting children across the world, with one in four children expected to experience unwanted or pressured sexual interactions before they turn 18. The research, published by the Childlight Global Child Safety Institute at the University of Edinburgh, estimates that […]
Eunice Olumide Set to Shock Music Industry with Secret Hip Hop Past
Scottish creative powerhouse Eunice Olumide is preparing to unveil a side of her career that has remained hidden for more than a decade. On May 31, 2026, Eunice Olumide will release her new album Love Tree, a project already generating attention across social media and music platforms. But this is more than a standard album […]
Jambo! Radio Launches New Inclusive Black & White Festival 2026 in Glasgow
This summer, as rising travel costs, airline disruptions, and uncertainty across parts of the Middle East encourage many people to holiday closer to home, Glasgow is preparing for a vibrant season of culture, creativity, and community celebration ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. At the heart of that celebration is the new Black & […]
Married Edinburgh Couple Run Marathon to Champion Visually Impaired Runners
As Javi Lorenzo Sol and Núria Martí-Andrés prepare to stand on the start line of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival this May, they will be running for far more than a finish time. Their marathon journey represents resilience, trust, and the power of support in overcoming life’s challenges. Originally from Catalonia and now living in Edinburgh, […]