The annual season of African music and culture in Germany is slowly, slowly.. drawing to a close. Here are Festivals you don’t want to miss before the season ends: Afrikanisches und Karibisches Kulturfest Frankfurt 12 – 13 August / Frankfurt, Rebstockpark Live music, discussions in the forum tent, children’s program, performances by numerous artists, as well as the popular bazaar …

An online expert warns of a surge in holiday accommodation scams, noting a 28% rise in bookings and highlighting August as the peak month for bookings Common scams include fake listings, phishing attempts, fake reviews, payment fraud, and bait-and-switch tactics To protect yourself, verify accommodations by checking reviews and ratings while being cautious of overly positive or negative feedback, with …

I still can’t believe I got my first job in Germany by speaking to the person sitting next to me on the S-Bahn. If you know anything about Germany, it’s that everyone minds their own business on the train. So, gathering the courage to ask a question was not an easy feat. But that question changed my life forever. “What …

From 19 to 29 September 2024, the Africa Film Festival Cologne (AFFK) will celebrate its 21st edition. This year’s festival promises an exceptional programme with 70 feature films, documentaries and short films that offer a compelling insight into the diverse realities of Africa. From compelling narratives to thought-provoking documentaries, each film reflects the depth and diversity of African and Afro-diasporic …

The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Germany held its “Networking Summit for Nigerians in Germany” on Saturday (27 July) in Berlin. The event was “designed to identify potential solutions for fostering Nigeria’s economic development” and “an opportunity to contribute to efforts to find solutions to the myriad problems confronting our nation,” according to NIDO Germany. Dr (Engr) Moses Ogun, President …

Many institutions are currently making attempts to revisit their colonial past. In Dortmund, the LWL Museum Zeche Zollern recently opened the exhibition “Das ist kolonial” which will run until 26 October 2025. The exhibition is an attempt to make Westphalia’s role and (in)visible legacy of colonialism visible. In Dresden, an exhibition entitled “Menschen anSchauen” at the Stadtmuseum ended on 7 …

August 2024 brings numerous changes affecting various aspects of everyday life in Germany. Here is a comprehensive overview of the most important changes. Submit your 2023 tax return on time! One of the most important deadlines in August concerns the submission of tax returns for 2023. Anyone who prepares their own taxes must submit their return by 2 September 2024. …

A new study has revealed the European cities with the cleanest Airbnb’s accomodation, with Split, Croatia taking the top spot.  Holiday rental experts at GuestReady analysed Airbnb data to find the average cleanliness rating for rental properties in 50 popular European cities. They considered the 100 most reviewed properties in each city to determine which cities have the cleanest accommodations …

By Nefeli-Anna Tatsi Munich-based music producer and musician TonyB Gaskyani started the summer season by releasing his first personal EP “New Age”. The title is his fresh start into the German music industry. His EP marks the beginning of a transformation from successful beat maker and music-producer to solo musician and a performer. As a Nigerian born and raised artist, …

Press Release – Berlin, 26 July 2024 │The first Afro Football Forum will take place at the NIO House, Kurfurstendamm, Berlin on 15 August, with the theme Impact Beyond the Pitch. The Afro Football Forum is a meeting point for Africans working in football in Europe. It will bring together industry professionals working in football media, management, agency, marketing as …