Music Vibes
African Artists to Watch in 2026: 10 Names the DMV Needs to Know Right Now
The next wave of African music is not coming. It is already here. African artists 2026 are reshaping global sound from London to Lagos to Nairobi, blending Afrobeats, R&B, soul,…
Culture
King of Ghana’s Ashanti Kingdom Visits Howard University: A Historic Bridge for the DMV Diaspora
The global African diaspora and the vibrant community of Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (the DMV) witnessed a monumental chapter of cultural and academic history. On August 25, 2026, His…
DMV hip-hop: the sound of DC, Maryland, and Virginia
DMV hip-hop is the distinct regional rap sound of Washington D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia, born in the mid-1980s and shaped by influences from both the East Coast and the…
Sports
Cameroon wins first WAFCON title as Washington Spirit’s Monique Ngock is named best player
An incoming Washington Spirit midfielder was named the tournament’s best player, and Cameroon’s championship run is steeped in history Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses are African champions for the first time in…
Events
Afro Plus Fest is about to take over both Northwest Stadium and DC’s nightlife scene
A three-day Labor Day weekend festival and its after-party circuit are pulling tens of thousands into the region Afro Plus Fest returns to the DMV this weekend, and this year…
African Events DMV April 2026: Your Weekend Guide
April always feels like a reset in the DMV. People come back outside, group chats get active again, and the African and Black diaspora social calendar starts filling up fast.…