Afro Funke' Africa

Afro Funke' Africa is ON Sat, Aug 9th at LevittLA with very special guests / Free / All Ages / 7 to 10pm! (link in bio)

[Afro Funke' Africa @AfroFunke]

https://t.co/IPDht9dtgM @rockydawuni @3music @3musicnetworks #BorderlessAfrica

[Africa Prosperity Network @APN_Secretariat]

African creators and brands are transforming film, fashion, media, sports, gaming, arts and storytelling into powerful forces on the global stage. Through their creativity, they project Africa’s soft power, inspiring audiences, influencing culture, and driving international connections. The Africa Prosperity Network calls on the public across Africa and the global diaspora to recognise these leaders by nominating champions for the Africa Prosperity Champions Awards (APCA) 2026.

If you know someone whose work in music, fashion, film, visual art, media production, design, or any creative field is reshaping global perceptions of Africa and driving continental integration, this is your opportunity to spotlight their contribution.

To make your nomination for the Global Soft Power Award or any of the other 9 categories, please submit your nominations now at: https://t.co/2A06FtoVnl

Nominations close on 30 November 2025.

Nominees must have demonstrated impact in at least one of the following: global reach, cross-border collaborations, cultural innovation, youth empowerment, or economic transformation through creativity.

SAMPLE LIST OF AFRICAN CREATIVE LEADERS WITH GLOBAL SOFT POWER INFLUENCE (FOR INSPIRATION ONLY)

1. Rocky Dawuni (@RockyDawuni )– Ghana (West Africa)
Sector: Music & Cultural Diplomacy

2. Chioma Ude – Nigeria (West Africa) - Africa International Film Festival - @AFRIFF
Sector: Film festival leadership/production

3. Omoyemi Akerele (@OmoyemiAkerele ) – Nigeria (West Africa) - Lagos Fashion Week (@LFW_NG )
Sector: Fashion / cultural entrepreneurship

4.Hugo Obi – Nigeria (West Africa) - Maliyo Games (@maliyogames )
Sector: Gaming & interactive media

5. Ibrahim Mahama (@ibrahim_mahama ) – Ghana (West Africa) - Red Clay Studios (@redclayok )
Sector: Fine arts & cultural infrastructure

6. Noella Wiyaala (@Wiyaala ) – Ghana (West Africa)
Sector: Music & Performance

7. Angelique Kidjo (@angeliquekidjo ) – Benin (West Africa)
Sector: Music & Cultural Diplomacy

8. Aisha Ayensu (Christie Brown)– Ghana (West Africa)
Sector: Fashion / Entrepreneurship

9. Lupita Nyong’o (@Lupita_Nyongo ) – Kenya (East Africa)
Sector: Film & cultural representation

10. Wanuri Kahiu – Kenya (East Africa)
Sector: Film direction & storytelling

11. Mo Abudu (@MoAbudu ) – Nigeria (West Africa) - EbonyLife Media (@EbonyLife_TV )
Sector: Media & Film Production
12. Imane Ayissi (@imane_ayissi ) – Cameroon (Central Africa)
Sector: Fashion

13. Nazaré Gaspar – Angola (Central Africa)
Sector: Film direction & production

14. Mohamed Hefzy – Egypt (North Africa)
Sector: Film production & executive leadership

15. Khadija Alami – Morocco (North Africa)
Sector: Film production & co-productions

16.⁠ ⁠Fally Ipupa (@fallyipupa01 ) – DR Congo (Central Africa)
Sector: Music & Performance

17.⁠ ⁠Tiken Jah Fakoly – Côte d'Ivoire (West Africa)
Sector: Music & Activism

18.⁠ ⁠Black Coffee (@RealBlackCoffee ) – South Africa (Southern Africa)
Sector: Music / Amapiano & Global Dance Music

19.⁠ ⁠Themba Sekowe (@DjMaphorisa ) – South Africa (Southern Africa)
Sector: Music / Amapiano Pioneer

20.⁠ ⁠Pieter Hugo (@HyenaHugo ) – South Africa (Southern Africa)
Sector: Fine arts / photography

For category descriptions, nomination guidelines, and further information, please visit: https://t.co/ft878x7GXi

[Afro Funke' Africa @AfroFunke]

Please JOIN US at #AfroFunkeAfrica THIS Satruday, August 9th from 7 to 10pm / FREE / All Ages at Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles in MacArthur Park - west of DTLA in #LosAngeles feat @NovenaCarmel from @mbeKCRW @kcrw
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[Afro Funke' Africa @AfroFunke]

Please JOIN US at #AfroFunkeAfrica THIS Satruday, August 9th from 7 to 10pm / FREE / All Ages at Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles in MacArthur Park - west of DTLA in #LosAngeles featuring #BlaqPages After Party at Afrobeats to the World at @DonQuixoteLA from 10pm to 2am

[Afro Funke' Africa @AfroFunke]

Please JOIN US at #AfroFunkeAfrica THIS Satruday, August 9th from 7 to 10pm / FREE / All Ages at Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles in MacArthur Park - west of DTLA in #LosAngeles featuring @wazumbians !

https://t.co/Nf8wPsy7fS

[Afro Funke' Africa @AfroFunke]

Please JOIN US at #AfroFunkeAfrica THIS Satruday, August 9th from 7 to 10pm / FREE / All Ages at Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles in MacArthur Park - west of DTLA in #LosAngeles !!

https://t.co/Nf8wPsy7fS

[Afro Funke' Africa @AfroFunke]

#AfroFunkeAfrica is ON Saturday, August 9th at @LevittLA 7 to 10pm / #Free / #AllAges

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[Rocky Dawuni @RockyDawuni]

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!! My new single “I Got A Song” is dropping on July 18 and features the incredible Cedella Marley the first born daughter of Bob Marley & Rita Marley! This is an anthem for the new generation.

Pre-Save link
https://t.co/OdvDzdNeM1

[Afro Funke' Africa @AfroFunke]

https://t.co/8uXDbP062U @rockydawuni @TheiMullar #AfroRoots #Ghana #RockyDawuni #Africa #ConsciousMusic #CreativeActivist

[Afro Funke' Africa @AfroFunke]

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[FUSICOLOGY @fusicology]

Congratulations to all the 2025 GRAMMY® Nominees!
@RecordingAcad #GRAMMYs #GrammyNominations #Fusicology

[Afro Funke' Africa @AfroFunke]

#Fyc #RockyDawuni #Rise #BestGlobalMusicPerformance
#Grammys

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[Afro Funke' Africa @AfroFunke]

JOIN @rockydawuni on December 21 at @233JazzBarGril with @LeKyekyeku and more!

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[Afro Funke' Africa @AfroFunke]

@rockydawuni #Rise nominated for #BestGlobalMusicPeformance #FYC #Grammys https://t.co/nQ6TQ7NcvM
Produced by @Nabeyin and @Fbthemastermind aka Roahn "Firstborn" Hylton @fusicology

[Afro Funke' Africa @AfroFunke]

Behind-the-scenes look at the making of #Rise with legendary #GRAMMYnominated producers Nabeyin (Kanye West, Travis Scott) and Roahn Hylton (Nicky Minaj) who produced the track with Rocky Dawuni! 📷Can't wait for you all to hear it. Dropping August 30th worldwide! @TuffGongINTL

[Afro Funke' Africa @AfroFunke]

Something BIG is coming! 📷 Get ready for the new single and video for #Rise by @RockyDawuni dropping on Friday, August 30th!!

Stay tuned for more updates! 📷 #NewMusic #RockyDawuni” #AfroRoots #Afrobeats #Ghana #Africa @twinsdntbeg

*AQUARIAN Records / @TuffGongINTL

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@RockyDawuni

[Afro Funke' Africa @AfroFunke]

Please JOIN #RockyDawuni at @AF_Accra Alliance Francais in #Accra on Friday, April 26 as part of their amazing Jazz Festival!! Ticket info on flyer. https://t.co/UxGQG54CvF @SocieteGenerale @Yfm @asaaseradio995 @mx24gh @canalplus @WakanowGhana

[Afro Funke' Africa @AfroFunke]

Please JOIN Ghana's one and only @rockydawuni on Saturday, April 27 at @GEPAGhana 's #AdrinkraFestival in the #Aburi Mountains! #Culture #AfricanMusic #Ghana #Africa https://t.co/oegLF8pLhA #RockyDawuni