Red Carpet - 245 | Casablanca's Colorful Art Show, Oscar Nominees & Stand-Up Comedy in Senegal - January 26, 2024

On this week’s episode of Red Carpet, we spotlight the work of Mati Diop, a French-Senegalese filmmaker who made history at the Berlin Film Festival. And, in our segment where we commemorate Black History Month, we focus on the legacy of Maya Angelou, an award-winning writer and poet. This and more entertainment updates on this week’s Red Carpet!

On this week’s episode of Red Carpet, we spotlight the work of African artists whose work can be seen at the Salama Africa Creative Center in Malawi’s Dzaleka Refugee Camp. We also profile the work of Fikru Gebremariam, an Ethiopian painter based in Addis Ababa. Plus, in observance of Black History Month, we reflect on the legacy of boxing legend Mohammad Ali. This and more entertainment updates on this week’s Red Carpet!

On this episode of Red Carpet, we focus on the recently concluded 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament that was won by the host nation, Ivory Coast after they defeated their West African rivals, Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the final. Plus, as the U.S. commemorates Black History Month, we look at the impact that acting legend Sidney Poitier had on the global film and television industry. This and more entertainment news on today’s Red Carpet.

On this episode of Red Carpet, the family of reggae icon, Bob Marley, says they want to introduce the Jamaican star to a younger audience. Plus, this year's Black History Month is observed through the achievements of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. And, South African music sensation Tyla, wins a Grammy award for her viral hit song “Water." All this and more and Red Carpet!

On this week's Red Carpet, visual artist Isaac Konney inspires youth in his neghborhood, in Accra, Ghana, in Abidjan, meet A'Salfo, lead singer of the legendary band, Magic System, get an insight into the adrenaline raising sport of bull riding, and more...

On this episode of Red Carpet, Casablanca puts on a colorful art show, African documentaries among those nominated for an Oscar, and a new generation of stand-up comedians in Senegal make waves in and outside of the country, and more...

On this episode of Red Carpet, survivors of a 1972 plane crash revisit the moment in "Society of the Snow', Ivory Coast hosts 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, artist Raphael Bandiwa raises awareness of child labor in DRC, through his art, and more...

On this episode of Red Carpet, we take a look at this year’s Golden Globe Awards, a restaurant group in Los Angeles is making a traditional cuisine healthier, and Roller Hockey takes off among Benin's youth.

On this episode of Red Carpet, we begin the New Year with lots of music, including interviews with artists like Sho Madjozi, Waka Flaka, and acapella group Nobuntu!

On this episode of Red Carpet, we have holiday window displays in New York, we speak to Nigerian American singer Nora Adei, and a Continental Canoe Sprint Olympics qualifier takes off in Nigeria.