Red Carpet - Voice of America

From Hollywood to Nollywood, get a front row seat to the biggest entertainment stories in the world. Join host Jackson Mvunganyi on the Red Carpet for a fast-paced, engaging entertainment show featuring the latest in pop-culture, fashion, sports, film and television - content catered to an African audience.

From Hollywood to Nollywood, get a front row seat to the biggest entertainment stories in the world. Join host Jackson Mvunganyi on the Red Carpet for a fast-paced, engaging entertainment show featuring the latest in pop-culture, fashion, sports, film and television - content catered to an African audience.

From Hollywood to Nollywood, get a front row seat to the biggest entertainment stories in the world. Join host Jackson Mvunganyi on the Red Carpet for a fast-paced, engaging entertainment show featuring the latest in pop-culture, fashion, sports, film and television - content catered to an African audience.

From Hollywood to Nollywood, get a front row seat to the biggest entertainment stories in the world. Join host Jackson Mvunganyi on the Red Carpet for a fast-paced, engaging entertainment show featuring the latest in pop-culture, fashion, sports, film and television - content catered to an African audience.

From Hollywood to Nollywood, get a front row seat to the biggest entertainment stories in the world. Join host Jackson Mvunganyi on the Red Carpet for a fast-paced, engaging entertainment show featuring the latest in pop-culture, fashion, sports, film and television - content catered to an African audience.

From Hollywood to Nollywood, get a front row seat to the biggest entertainment stories in the world. Join host Jackson Mvunganyi on the Red Carpet for a fast-paced, engaging entertainment show featuring the latest in pop-culture, fashion, sports, film and television - content catered to an African audience.

From Hollywood to Nollywood, get a front row seat to the biggest entertainment stories in the world. Join host Jackson Mvunganyi on the Red Carpet for a fast-paced, engaging entertainment show featuring the latest in pop-culture, fashion, sports, film and television - content catered to an African audience.

From Hollywood to Nollywood, get a front row seat to the biggest entertainment stories in the world. Join host Jackson Mvunganyi on the Red Carpet for a fast-paced, engaging entertainment show featuring the latest in pop-culture, fashion, sports, film and television - content catered to an African audience.

From Hollywood to Nollywood, get a front row seat to the biggest entertainment stories in the world. Join host Jackson Mvunganyi on the Red Carpet for a fast-paced, engaging entertainment show featuring the latest in pop-culture, fashion, sports, film and television - content catered to an African audience.

From Hollywood to Nollywood, get a front row seat to the biggest entertainment stories in the world. Join host Jackson Mvunganyi on the Red Carpet for a fast-paced, engaging entertainment show featuring the latest in pop-culture, fashion, sports, film and television - content catered to an African audience.

On this week's Red Carpet, we recap the 97th Academy Awards that witnessed the film titled “Anora” winning five awards and Paul Tazewell becoming the first Black person to win the Oscar statuette for the “Best Costume Design” category. Plus, host Jackson Mvunganyi visits the Izere media hub in Rwanda to unpack how the creative space is helping artists from the East African nation. This and more entertainment-related updates on today's Red Carpet!

On this week's Red Carpet: U.S. President Donald Trump and the White House join the nation in commemorating Black History Month by honoring iconic Black figures, including Martin Luther King Jr. Plus, host Jackson Mvunganyi sits down with Rwandan artist and producer Bugingo Ndanga Patrick who is on a mission to revive the East African nation's pre-colonial musical roots. This and more on this week's Red Carpet!

On Red Carpet: Ghanaian-born American gospel artist and author Jonathan McReynolds visits VOA to discuss recently winning a Grammy award after featuring on the song titled “One Hallelujah” with Tasha Leonard, Erica Campbell, Jekalyn Carr and Israel Houghton. Plus, Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Tems makes history by becoming the first African woman to have an ownership share of a U.S. Major League Soccer team. This and more entertainment-related updates on today's Red Carpet!

On this week's Red Carpet, we provide highlights from the U.S. National Football League (NFL) Super Bowl final which witnessed a historic half time performance by Kendrick Lamar, a multiple-award-winning rapper who is also a Pulitzer Prize winner. Plus, Morocco's tourist hub of Marrakesh hosts a contemporary art fair which placed an international spotlight on emerging African creatives. This and more updates on today's Red Carpet!

On this week's Red Carpet we focus on the 67th annual Grammy awards that were hosted by Trevor Noah, a renowned South African broadcaster and comedian. The ceremony witnessed several historic events, including Beyonce becoming the first Black woman to win the award for best country album, Doechii becoming the third woman to win the award for best rap album and Nigerian Afrobeats star Tems winning the award for Best African Music Performance. Plus, VOA interviews Cindy Lee, a South African Oscar nominated movie director. This and other entertainment related updates on today's Red Carpet!

On this week's Red Carpet: The 97th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are set to be held on March 2nd and African creatives are among hundreds from different parts of the world, who are anxious to see if they will win one of the prestigious golden statuettes. Plus, Red Carpet visits the Naija Market in Calgary, Canada, which showcases the cultures of African immigrants and serves as a place for communities to connect. This and more on today's Red Carpet!

On this week's Red Carpet, Alexis Ngabo, a Rwandan social entrepreneur visits VOA to discuss how he is using social media to boost cultural tourism in the East African nation. Plus, Benin hosts its annual Voodoo festival which draws tourists from other parts of the world to come watch a series of ceremonies, concerts and exhibitions. Included is a performance by a group of women who dance in a manner that leaves spectators in a trance-like state. This and other entertainment-related updates on today's Red Carpet!

On this week's Red Carpet, Nigerian Afro fusion superstar Burna Boy gears up to release his eighth studio album titled “No Sign of Weakness”. Plus, Danai Gurira, a renowned Zimbabwean-American actress leads the charge for the next generation of storytellers in the southern African nation with an inspiring arts initiative. This and more entertainment-related updates on today's Red Carpet!

On this week's Red Carpet, host Jackson Mvunganyi speaks with Dereje Demissie, an Ethiopian visual artist, whose abstract paintings portray the relationship between humans and nature. Plus, Rhiannon Giddens, a multiple-award-winning musician discusses her latest musical offering titled American Railroad. This and other entertainment-related updates on today's Red Carpet!

This week on the Red Carpet, we look back at some of our top stories from 2024. From chatting with Rwandan superstar Bruce Melody to visiting the Madala Vaku Niassa, the life-size elephant made of wool and iron in Mozambique. Plus, South Africa reached their first-ever Cricket World Cup final in June, marking a historic moment in the country's sports history. These stories and more right on the Red Carpet.

As we close out a busy year, we look back at some of our top stories featured here on the Red Carpet. From hanging out with Amerado Burner, one of the rising stars in Ghana's Music industry, to visiting a restaurant in Nairobi where robots are serving food. Ethiopian visual artist Heruy Aregawi talked to us about using his art to tell stories of his homeland.

On this week's Red Carpet, VOA sits down Nicole Avant, the producer of Tyler Perry's new movie titled “Six Tripple Eight.” Plus, Taylor Swift wins 10 Billboard Music Awards. This and more entertainment-related updates on today's Red Carpet!

On this week's Red Carpet, host Jackson Mvunganyi sits down with Alexander Smalls and Nina Oduro, the authors of a cookbook that educates readers on African food. Plus, in France, the Notre Dame Cathedral — one of the most iconic landmarks in the world— reopened its doors last weekend during a ceremony that featured several performances by renowned musicians, including Angelique Kidjo, a 64-year-old multi-award-winning Beninese French singer. This and more entertainment-related updates on today's Red Carpet!

On this week's Red Carpet, we profile Jimi Hendrix, an iconic American guitarist and songwriter whose work has shaped music across the world. Plus, Kenyan street style snappers reclaim the heart of Nairobi. This and other entertainment-related updates on today's Red Carpet!

On this week's Red Carpet, host Jackson Mvunganyi reports on Sho Madjozi, a multiple award South African musician, who said she will soon be retiring from music after the release of her “third and last album.” Plus, we hear from the Ghanaian musical duo, Lali and Lola, who recently released their debut Extended Play, which is a fusion of traditional African sounds, contemporary Pop and R&B. This and more entertainment-related updates on today's Red Carpet!

On Red Carpet: Nigerian beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina is crowned Miss Universe Africa and Oceania 2024 and in an interview with BBC announced that she has retired from pageantry to focus on education. Plus, thrift shopping also known in Nigeria as “okrika” booms in the West African nation. This and more entertainment-related updates on today's Red Carpet!

Seven Nigerian Afrobeats musicians, namely Asake, Burna Boy, Davido, Tems, Rema, Wizkid and Yemi Alade are nominated for a Grammy award. Plus, VOA's Heather Maxwell sits down with Amadou and Mariam, a musical duo also known as the “Blind Couple from Mali”. This and more entertainment-related updates on today's Red Carpet!

This week's Red Carpet is a re-broadcast of episode 272 where VOA visited the city of Chicago to attend the 36th annual Ghana Festival which brought together hundreds of Africans in the diaspora to celebrate culture from the West African nation. Plus, South African BMX Freestyle champion Vincent Lygonie speaks with VOA about his experience at the Paris Olympics. This and more entertainment-related updates on today's Red Carpet!

On this week's Red Carpet, host Jackson Mvunganyi sat down with Sierra Leonean rap artist Kao Denero who is promoting his new 15 song album that pays tribute to several pan African heroes. Plus, South African social media influencers and artists use their platforms to change the narrative about Albinism. This and more entertainment-related updates on today's Red Carpet!

This week on the Red Carpet, Eritrea will make its debut in the Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico. Ibgo-Ora is a town in Oyo State, Nigeria known for their twins festival. We visit NASA's Earth Information Center at the National Museum of Natural History. And we chat with Thea LaFond who made history when she won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics.

This week on the Red Carpet, Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Manyenyeka talks about his journey and appearance on America's Got Talent. Uganda's African Children's Choir tours the U.S. And Hollywood actress Lupita Nyongo embraces her Kenyan accent. All this and more on Red Carpet.

On this week's Red Carpet, we speak with Mushema Housen, a Ugandan actor, about how online streaming platforms have transformed the East African nations entertainment industry. Plus, VOA visits Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls, a location known as one of the seven natural wonders of the world. This and more entertainment-related updates on today's Red Carpet!

On this week's Red Carpet, Ghanaian award-winning-musician Edem stops by VOA to discuss his multiple city U.S. tour and new music with international artists, including Jim Jones, the founder of the renowned American Diplomats rap group, also known as the Dipset. Plus, Idris Elba is set to star and executive produce a television series adaptation of Nigerian write Chinua Achebe's iconic “Things Fall Apart” novel. This and more entertainment-related updates on today's Red Carpet!

On Red Carpet: Host Jackson Mvunganyi sits down with Chardelle Moore, an American artist and motivational speaker whose work is based on her connection to Africa. Plus, Zimbabwean entrepreneur and car manufacturer Tatenda Mungofa uses his company to create employment opportunities for youth while promoting African-made vehicles. This, and more entertainment and tech related updates on today's Red Carpet!

On this week's Red Carpet, we profile Frances Tiafoe, a Sierra Leonean American tennis player who recently received high praise by sports commentators after he became one of two Americans making it to the first all-American Grand Slam men's singles semifinal final since 2005. Rap and electro lovers gather at the 25th edition of the Woodstower festival held in France. This and more entertainment updates on today's Red Carpet

On this week's Red Carpet, host Jackson Mvunganyi returns and spotlights the work of multiple-award-winning 93-year-old actor James Earl Jones, popularly known for his role in the movie “Coming to America,” and the “Lion King” animation, who passed away this week. Plus, VOA sits down with Senegalese students and their teacher who are transforming solar cars into an energy project that is providing power for disadvantaged and rural communities. This and more on today's Red Carpet!

On this week's edition of Red Carpet, guest host fills in for Jackson Mvunganyi who spoke with Mozambican band, the Yababuluku Boyz about their hit single titled “Yababuluku,” and tour in Washington. Plus, a 24-year-old Nigerien amputee overcomes obstacles to pursue his 2024 Paris Paralympic dream. This and more updates on today's Red Carpet!

On this week's edition of Red Carpet, guest host Sunday Shomari fills in for Jackson Mvunganyi and spotlights Fiker Yeshewas, an Ethiopian musician who visited VOA to discuss her latest album and performed. Plus, a Kenyan restaurant experiments with robots that are working as servers for customers. This and more entertainment related updates on today's Red Carpet!

On this week's edition of Red Carpet, host Jackson Mvunganyi speaks with Victony, a Nigerian Afrobeats star who recently performed in front of a sold-out theatre in Washington. Plus, Cameroonian artist Shiri Achu holds an exhibit in Washington to showcase African fashion and culture. This and more entertainment-related updates on today's Red Carpet!

On this week's episode of Red Carpet, host Jackson Mvunganyi is joined by Heather Maxwell, the host of VOA's Music Time in Africa, to discuss the legacy of Toumani Dibate, Mali's master of the Kora who passed away on July 19. Plus, Ghanaian artists start a campaign focused on advocating for the restoration and repatriation of looted artifacts. This and more entertainment-related updates on today's Red Carpet!

On this week's episode of Red Carpet, host Jackson Mvunganyi sits down with Amerado Burner, a Ghanaian musician from the eastern city of Kumasi who was on tour in Washington. Plus, South Africa's newly appointed minister of sports, a reformed prisoner turned businessman and motivational speaker, promotes “spinning,” a sport with associations with the nations gangster culture and involves drivers pulling dangerous stunts from fast-moving cars. This and other entertainment related updates on today's Red Carpet!

On this week's Red Carpet, we visit the city of Chicago to attend the 36th annual Ghana Festival, where people from the West African nation gathered to celebrate their culture and traditions. Plus, South Africa's first-ever BMX Freestyle champion Vincent Lygonie chats to VOA about his career and selection to represent the nation at the Paris Olympics. This and more entertainment-related updates on today's Red Carpet!