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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.

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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.

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    RED CARPET — 262| Nigerian rapper ODUMODUBLVCK tours the US, basketball gains popularity in Kenya - May 24, 2024

    RED CARPET — 262| Nigerian rapper ODUMODUBLVCK tours the US, basketball gains popularity in Kenya - May 24, 2024

    On this week’s episode of Red Carpet, we speak to Nigerian rapper ODUMODUBLVCK who is on the last leg of his nine city U.S. tour. Plus, East African curator and musician visits VOA to talk about his annual Madaraka festival.

    This and more on today’s Red Carpet!

    • 14 min
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    RED CARPET — 261 | Ugandan producer expresses confidence in Africa’s film industry and more - May 17, 2024

    RED CARPET — 261 | Ugandan producer expresses confidence in Africa’s film industry and more - May 17, 2024

    On this week’s episode of Red Carpet, we visit the set of Uganda’s hit television series titled Junior Drama Club and sit down with its producer Allan Manzi.

    Plus, U.S. lawmakers and diplomats compete on a soccer field in Washington D.C.

    And in Angola, teenagers have turned to theatre to express themselves.

    This and more entertainment-related updates on today’s Red Carpet!

    • 14 min
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    RED CARPET — 260 | NBA Africa CEO speaks on entrepreneurship empowerment program and more - May 10, 2024

    RED CARPET — 260 | NBA Africa CEO speaks on entrepreneurship empowerment program and more - May 10, 2024

    On this week’s episode of Red Carpet, host Jackson Mvunganyi speaks to Clare Akamanzi, the CEO of NBA Africa about a new accelerator program which is focused on empowering entrepreneurs on the continent.

    Plus, we spotlight how Dambe, a traditional form of boxing is making a gradual comeback in northern Nigeria after the sport had ceased for decades in the West African nation.

    This and more entertainment-related updates on today’s Red Carpet!

    • 14 min
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    RED CARPET — 259 | Tems releases debut album, wows fans at Coachella and more - May 03, 2024

    RED CARPET — 259 | Tems releases debut album, wows fans at Coachella and more - May 03, 2024

    On Red Carpet, East African Dj’s KII and DJ Toxyyc join the show to discuss how they are influencing the music industry in their region.

    Plus, Nigerian Grammy-award winning musician Tems releases her debut album soon after a successful performance at Coachella. She was joined on stage by Afrobeats superstar Wizkid and multi-award-winning popstar Justin Bieber.

    This and more entertainment-related updates on today’s Red Carpet!

    • 14 min
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    RED CARPET — 258 | Bruce Melodie sits down with VOA, US Based Congolese actor talks ‘The Color Purple’ and more - April 26, 2024

    RED CARPET — 258 | Bruce Melodie sits down with VOA, US Based Congolese actor talks ‘The Color Purple’ and more - April 26, 2024

    On this week’s episode of Red Carpet, host Jackson Mvunganyi sits down with Bruce Melodie, a multi-award winning Rwandan Afrobeats musician. They discuss the East African artist’s career in music and more.

    Plus, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, a U.S. based actor from the Democratic Republic of Congo visits VOA to discuss her most recent on-screen appearance in the movie “The Color Purple,” which was produced by Oprah Winfrey.

    This and more entertainment-related updates on today’s Red Carpet!

    • 14 min
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    RED CARPET — 257 | Duke talks Afrobeats progress, hosting festivals in the US and more - April 19, 2024

    RED CARPET — 257 | Duke talks Afrobeats progress, hosting festivals in the US and more - April 19, 2024

    On this week’s episode of Red Carpet, host Jackson Mvunganyi sits down with Osita Ugeh, a reputable U.S. based African event organizer who is popularly known by his alias Duke. He has promoted concerts for several award-winning artists, including Burna Boy, Davido, Adekunle Gold, Stonebwoy and others.

    Plus, VOA interviews Paulina Chiziane, a Mozambican writer who broke barriers by becoming the first African woman to publish a novel.

    This and more entertainment-related updates on today’s Red Carpet!

    • 14 min

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