Iemanjá's Swimming Pool, Banner, and Front Commission: Highlights from Mocidade Alegre, Champion in SP
Mocidade Alegre won its 13th title at the São Paulo Carnival with a performance celebrating actress Léa Garcia and her African ancestry.
Sapucaí receives parades on African ancestry and the history of samba
On April 17, the Marquês de Sapucaí in Rio de Janeiro hosts four parades celebrating African ancestry and the history of samba in Brazil.
Themes 2026: Império do Povo speaks of African ancestry, resistance, and life
The samba school Império do Povo will showcase its 2026 carnival theme focusing on African ancestry and cultural identity in Brazil.
2026 Plot: Stylized Pirates exalt the strength of orixás and African ancestry
The Grêmio Recreativo Escola de Samba Piratas Estilizados will feature a theme celebrating African ancestry and the power of orixás during the Carnaval 2026 in Macapá.
Africa: All of Africa Today - February 3, 2026
Ghana has paused citizenship applications for members of the African diaspora to improve the accessibility and user-friendliness of the process, which has been available for those with African ancestry since 2016.