AfrobeatRadio

07/08/2026

We’re reflecting on a wonderful month of programming at AfrobeatRadio. In June, we aired conversations with Liberian singer Miatta Fahnbulleh and Caribbean poet Keisha-Gaye Anderson. Listen to both of these conversations and read Keisha’s poem, “Take Us to Tomorrow”
below:

Miatta Fahnbulleh: https://afrobeatjournal.org/blog/2026/06/26/miatta-in-coversation-with-miatta-fahnbulleh/

Keisha-Gaye Anderson: https://afrobeatjournal.org/blog/2026/06/01/take-us-to-tomorrow/

06/03/2026

Announcing Afrobeatradio’s June 2026 program! Join us live on WBAI 99.5FM or WBAI.org every Wednesday in June from 10pm - 12am for music and two wonderful guests. Jamaican poet Keisha Gaye-Anderson will join us on June 10th for a reading of “Take Us to Tomorrow”. On June 24th, we’ll be sharing an interview with Liberian legendary singer and revolutionary Miatta Fahnbulleh on the 47th anniversary of her self titled album

05/17/2026

DanceAfrica Returns To BAM

Full media alert and schedule for DanceAfrica 2026 at BAM over Memorial Day weekend in Brooklyn: Dance, Film, Black Artisans, and Diasporic Celebration

Now in its 49th year, the festival brings together performances, FilmAfrica screenings, free community events, dance classes, and the beloved open-air Bazaar featuring Black artisans, chefs, designers, and entrepreneurs from across the diaspora.
Highlights include:

Uganda’s Ndere Troupe performing at BAM for the first time since 2007

The DanceAfrica Bazaar featuring Black artisans, chefs, and entrepreneurs

FilmAfrica screenings spotlighting African and diasporic cinema
Free community events, conversations, and intergenerational programming across Brooklyn

Full festival details and press release here https://t.ly/qUoKJ

Press images available here...

Ticket giveaways for the actual Dance by Ugandan Dancers inside BAM

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https://t.ly/xilKk

04/08/2026

Last week in the studio we were joined by the Prolific Poets to celebrate the first day of poetry month. Listen back with the link below. Join us again tonight from 10pm-12am for 2 hours of African music.

Guests: Dawn Dawkins-Nedd, Ìvie Bien-Aimé, Econzi Benjamin, Empress Poetry, Vanessa McClean, Ras Sauda, and Burnett Colburn

https://wbai.org/archive/program/episode/?id=64307

04/01/2026

Poetry Month featuring the Prolific Poets of GODOMO Live on on 99.5 FM, NYC.
April 1, 2026.
10 PM EST. Listen Live @

03/24/2026

On Wednesday [3/25/26] night, AfrobeatRadio will broadcast a 2 hour special featuring the music of Boncana Maïga Officiel who left us on February 28th of this year. This giant of was a producer, arranger, conductor, composer, recording engineer and musician. He has about 283 credits on recorded music. Two hours is not enough time to showcase the wide variety of albums and singers who he has worked with, so please forgive us in advance. 10pm on 99.5fm or www.WBAI.org

https://afrobeatjournal.org/blog/radio-shows/the-music-of-boncana-maiga-officiel/

01/22/2026

The fusion of African music and contemporary jazz previews her forthcoming “Fierce” album. R&B/Jazz harpist Mariea Antoinette was change...

12/17/2025

The Prolific Poets Live on AfrobeatRadio Honoring the Legacy of Jimmy Cliff

FeaturingDawn Dawkins-Nedd · Ivie Bien-Aimé · Econzi Benjamin · Empress Poetry · Vanessa McClean · Ras Sauda · Burnett Colburn & Co.