August, 2024

• 17 August

  Interview: PWAN representative in Germany explains how Nigerians can acquire landed properties back home

  

  Owning a house in their home countries is a common investment diaspora Africans have to make. They do so for a variety of reasons. Building a home at home is like building a future at home as many migrants would like to spend life after retirement in their countries of origin. Some also build to provide a home for ageing …

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• 16 August

  Festival celebrating Togo-Germany ties debuts

  

  On Saturday 24 August 2024, Alexanderplatz in Berlin will transform into a vibrant cultural melting pot as FESTOA, the Togolese Festival in Germany, kicks off as part of the KENAKO Africa Festival. This special event, organized by the non-profit organization Togo Goes On e.V., offers a unique opportunity to highlight and celebrate the cultural, historical, and political connections between Togo …

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• 15 August

  New report releases facts and figures on Black people in Germany

  

  Black people have been living in Germany for several centuries. Their community is very diverse, ranging from African-descended Germans, whose roots may go back to the first African community more than 100 years ago, to Africans who arrived more recently to seek refuge or to join their spouses or study and have meanwhile settled down and raised children. However, there …

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• 14 August

  Breaking Barriers: The Inspiring Journey of Dr Gloria Diri, First Lady of Bayelsa State, Nigeria

  

  Looking at public service for wives of Governors in Nigeria, few figures embody resilience, commitment, and selfless service like Her Excellency, Amb. Dr. Mrs. Gloria Diri. A certified Nurse Midwife, Public Health Educator, and First Lady of Bayelsa State, her journey is that of hard work, leadership, and the passion for uplifting communities. Gloria was Born and raised in Bayelsa …

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• 14 August

  Europe’s most popular banks revealed

  

  A new data study has revealed the most popular banks across Europe. The research conducted by banking experts Finansvalp analysed 43 European countries based on how many times each Googles a term related to saving money and banking.  The data includes 681 keywords, such as “health savings account”, “danske bank savings account”, “how to start saving money”, “nordjyske bank”, and …

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• 14 August

  Nigerian cultural festival holds in Germany on Saturday

  

  An event celebrating the culture of Africa’s most populous country will hold in the German city of Potsdam on Saturday, 17 August. Organised for the second time by Deutsche und Immigranten e.V., ‘WAZOBIA Nigerian Day 2024’ will feature, among others, a podium discussion, music and dance performances, a fashion show, culinary specialities of Nigeria, an exhibition of products from Nigeria …

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• 14 August

  African festivals not to miss before summer ends!

  

  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 …

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• 8 August

  11 Tips to safeguard your German holiday booking amidst rising scam risks

  

  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 …

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• 5 August

  Chronicles of a German-Born African (Part 4)

  

  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 …

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• 2 August

  Cologne’s African film festival focuses on stories of legacy, resilience

  

  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 …

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