Discover how an African American student's journey to West Africa inspired the creation of the famous Harlem Children's Theatre Company. Experience the vibrant fusion of African aesthetics and musical theatre that made our productions a hit.

Learn about the inspiration behind a young Black writer's powerful musical plays. Explore the vibrant theatrical experiences created to celebrate the royalty and stories of people of color.

About Professor Aduke Aremu
A trailblazing force in American Black children’s theatre, Professor Aduke Aremu has shaped generations of young artists and storytellers. She was appointed New York State Arts Commissioner during the administration of Governor John Cuomo, Sr., recognizing her profound impact on arts and culture.

As the founder of The Harlem Children’s Theatre Company Ensemble, Professor Aremu created one of New York City’s most influential platforms for youth performance and creative expression. Her body of work is expansive and deeply respected—10 children’s plays, 3 adult plays, 2 children’s books, and 2 books of poetry.

Her plays have been showcased on some of the most iconic stages in the world, including:

The John F. Kennedy Center

The Public Theater with Joe Papp

The Apollo Theater

The Negro Ensemble Company

The Billie Holiday Theatre

The Brooklyn Academy of Music

42nd Street Theatre Row

Town Hall

The Hudson Guild Theatre

The Gene Franklin Theatre

Lincoln Center

Her influence extends far beyond the United States, with productions presented in Germany, England, France, Nigeria, Ghana, Bermuda, Jamaica, Barbados, and Tanzania.

Zigah Segun is a Ghanaian actor, scriptwriter, and director whose passion for storytelling has shaped a remarkable career in the West African film industry. A proud graduate of the Ghallywood Film Acting Academy in Ghana (Class of 2011), Zigah has spent more than a decade refining his craft both in front of and behind the camera. He is the founder of SkyUnlimited Entertainment.

Born and raised in the Volta Region of Ghana, Zigah’s creative journey began with a deep love for film and a determination to bring authentic African stories to life. In 2013, he began producing and featuring in his own films, building a body of work that reflects his versatility, discipline, and commitment to excellence. His film credits include:

Unknown Tomorrow

Mother’s Love

Loyal Wife

Who’s a Good Father

Geng Lover

As a filmmaker, Zigah draws inspiration from real-life experiences, cultural values, and the emotional depth of everyday people. His work continues to resonate with audiences across Ghana and beyond, earning him recognition as a rising creative force from the Volta Region.

Beyond his achievements, Zigah carries a powerful dream: to become an American actor and expand his influence on the global stage. He remains committed to learning, improving, and embracing every opportunity that brings him closer to that vision. His journey is fueled by determination, consistency, and an unwavering belief in the power of hard work.

Zigah often credits his mother as one of his greatest sources of strength, saying, “Mom, you’ve got the power to make my dreams come alive.” With resilience as his foundation and passion as his guide, Zigah Segun continues to push boundaries—confident that one day, his dedication will take him exactly where he is destined to be.

Zigah Segun is a Ghanaian actor, scriptwriter, and director whose passion for storytelling has shaped a remarkable career in the West African film industry. A proud graduate of the Ghallywood Film Acting Academy in Ghana (Class of 2011), Zigah has spent more than a decade refining his craft both in front of and behind the camera. He is the founder of SkyUnlimited Entertainment.

Born and raised in the Volta Region of Ghana, Zigah’s creative journey began with a deep love for film and a determination to bring authentic African stories to life. In 2013, he began producing and featuring in his own films, building a body of work that reflects his versatility, discipline, and commitment to excellence. His film credits include:

Unknown Tomorrow

Mother’s Love

Loyal Wife

Who’s a Good Father

Geng Lover

As a filmmaker, Zigah draws inspiration from real-life experiences, cultural values, and the emotional depth of everyday people. His work continues to resonate with audiences across Ghana and beyond, earning him recognition as a rising creative force from the Volta Region.

Beyond his achievements, Zigah carries a powerful dream: to become an American actor and expand his influence on the global stage. He remains committed to learning, improving, and embracing every opportunity that brings him closer to that vision. His journey is fueled by determination, consistency, and an unwavering belief in the power of hard work.

Zigah often credits his mother as one of his greatest sources of strength, saying, “Mom, you’ve got the power to make my dreams come alive.” With resilience as his foundation and passion as his guide, Zigah Segun continues to push boundaries—confident that one day, his dedication will take him exactly where he is destined to be.

Zigah Segun is a Ghanaian actor, scriptwriter, and director whose passion for storytelling has shaped a remarkable career in the West African film industry. A proud graduate of the Ghallywood Film Acting Academy in Ghana (Class of 2011), Zigah has spent more than a decade refining his craft both in front of and behind the camera. He is the founder of SkyUnlimited Entertainment.

Born and raised in the Volta Region of Ghana, Zigah’s creative journey began with a deep love for film and a determination to bring authentic African stories to life. In 2013, he began producing and featuring in his own films, building a body of work that reflects his versatility, discipline, and commitment to excellence. His film credits include:

Unknown Tomorrow

Mother’s Love

Loyal Wife

Who’s a Good Father

Geng Lover

As a filmmaker, Zigah draws inspiration from real-life experiences, cultural values, and the emotional depth of everyday people. His work continues to resonate with audiences across Ghana and beyond, earning him recognition as a rising creative force from the Volta Region.

Beyond his achievements, Zigah carries a powerful dream: to become an American actor and expand his influence on the global stage. He remains committed to learning, improving, and embracing every opportunity that brings him closer to that vision. His journey is fueled by determination, consistency, and an unwavering belief in the power of hard work.

Zigah often credits his mother as one of his greatest sources of strength, saying, “Mom, you’ve got the power to make my dreams come alive.” With resilience as his foundation and passion as his guide, Zigah Segun continues to push boundaries—confident that one day, his dedication will take him exactly where he is destined to be.

Zigah Segun is a Ghanaian actor, scriptwriter, and director whose passion for storytelling has shaped a remarkable career in the West African film industry. A proud graduate of the Ghallywood Film Acting Academy in Ghana (Class of 2011), Zigah has spent more than a decade refining his craft both in front of and behind the camera. He is the founder of SkyUnlimited Entertainment.

Born and raised in the Volta Region of Ghana, Zigah’s creative journey began with a deep love for film and a determination to bring authentic African stories to life. In 2013, he began producing and featuring in his own films, building a body of work that reflects his versatility, discipline, and commitment to excellence. His film credits include:

Unknown Tomorrow

Mother’s Love

Loyal Wife

Who’s a Good Father

Geng Lover

As a filmmaker, Zigah draws inspiration from real-life experiences, cultural values, and the emotional depth of everyday people. His work continues to resonate with audiences across Ghana and beyond, earning him recognition as a rising creative force from the Volta Region.

Beyond his achievements, Zigah carries a powerful dream: to become an American actor and expand his influence on the global stage. He remains committed to learning, improving, and embracing every opportunity that brings him closer to that vision. His journey is fueled by determination, consistency, and an unwavering belief in the power of hard work.

Zigah often credits his mother as one of his greatest sources of strength, saying, “Mom, you’ve got the power to make my dreams come alive.” With resilience as his foundation and passion as his guide, Zigah Segun continues to push boundaries—confident that one day, his dedication will take him exactly where he is destined to be.

Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous 2026

Kwanzaa is a week-long cultural holiday, observed December 26–January 1, that celebrates African and African American history, values, and community through rituals, reflection, and a communal feast called karamu.

During the 1960s, many African Americans felt a profound sense of "cultural homelessness." Because the history of enslaved people had been systematically erased, Kwanzaa was designed to give the community a way to reconnect with their African heritage.

Umoja (Unity): Building and maintaining togetherness in family, community, nation.
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Kujichagulia (Self-Determination): Defining and speaking for oneself instead of allowing others to define you.
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Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility): Solving problems together and caring for one another.
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Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics): Building and supporting Black-owned businesses and shared economic life.
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Nia (Purpose): Committing to collective uplift and community goals.
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Kuumba (Creativity): Using creativity to leave the community more beautiful and beneficial.
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Imani (Faith): Belief in oneself, the community, and the righteousness of the Black struggle for freedom.
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Enjoy the Original Kwanzaa Song written by Joan Newby in 1971. Her recording of it in 1998 https://youtu.be/PnSvOcVK2qc?si=ZW3RtdtdT9s8NIvF

In Johannesburg South Africa Chuck Burry is an up and coming artist that has a unique style in rap and hip-hop culture. Be the first to discover him and share this montage of his journey.

In this inspiring conversation, we explore the power and importance of social entrepreneurship through the lens of Dr. Enolia Foti’s extraordinary humanitarian work. As a global educator, leadership strategist, and community advocate, Dr. Enolia has dedicated her life to empowering individuals and uplifting communities around the world.

From grassroots initiatives to international collaborations, Dr. Enolia’s work demonstrates how purpose‑driven leadership can create sustainable change. She shares wisdom on building community resilience, leading with compassion, and transforming social challenges into opportunities for growth and unity.

Whether you’re an emerging leader, a creative visionary, or someone passionate about making a difference, this interview offers powerful insights into:

Why social entrepreneurship is essential in today’s world

How humanitarian leadership can shift communities

The role of culture, compassion, and collaboration in creating impact

Practical ways to turn your purpose into meaningful action

Dr. Enolia’s message reminds us that every individual has the power to influence change, and that true leadership begins with service, empathy, and a commitment to humanity.

Embodying Legends: Bessie Smith to Etta James | Eboni Fondren on ONstage
Eboni Fondren takes us behind the scenes of her remarkable one-woman show that pays tribute to the queens of jazz and blues. In this clip from ONstage, Eboni discusses how she wrote and developed the performance, which debuted in 2023. She shares her process of using video and voiceover to frame the lives of iconic figures like Bessie Smith, Irene Reid, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Billie Holiday, Nancy Wilson, and Etta James.

Hear Eboni explain the joy of stepping into her role as an actor and mimic to truly embody each legend, bringing their powerful voices and compelling stories to life on stage!

Tribute Show: Get the story behind the 2023 debut.

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Cassandra, the founder of Just So Curly, a brand dedicated to empowering curly-haired kids and their families. In this interview, Cassandra shares the story behind Just So Curly, her passion for creating products and resources that celebrate natural curls, and how the Curl Crew Blog helps parents boost confidence and identity in their children.

We’ll dive into:

The journey of building a brand that uplifts mixed-race and curly-haired communities.

Practical tips for parents raising confident, curly-haired kids.

Why representation, self-love, and cultural pride matter in everyday routines.

Behind-the-scenes insights into Just So Curly’s products, blog, and creative outreach.

💡 Whether you’re a parent, educator, or simply someone who loves celebrating natural beauty, this interview will leave you inspired to embrace every curl with joy and confidence.

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more empowering stories, tutorials, and cultural conversations. 📌 Explore more at Just So Curly’s Curl Crew Blog.

From childhood fascination sparked by Disney movies and jazz, the desire to sing in Paris was always a destiny. This clip tells the beautiful story of how that dream became reality, only to be dramatically postponed by a global event.

Hear the speaker recount:

The First Trip: Throwing a party to raise funds, traveling for two weeks with guitarist Matt Hopper, and immersing herself in the musical jam sessions and clubs of Paris.

The Canceled Dream: Planning an "amazing" return trip with the band she met (including Laurent) for gigs across the city, only for the world to shut down due to COVID-19 on the day she was supposed to leave.

The Fluke Return: How keeping in touch with her connections and a lucky find of saved credit card points in 2023 led to a surprise ticket back to Paris... and the exciting opportunity to record an album!

This is an inspiring look at how a lifelong passion for music and a city can overcome any obstacle.

The journey to becoming an authentic jazz performer is often guided by a great mentor. In this clip, the speaker shares her experience learning from the legendary Everett Devan, a master Hammond B3 organist, music director, and self-described "school of groove."

Right after moving to Kansas City with the intention of singing jazz, the speaker was introduced to the "grooviest, crotchetiest, but sweetest man"—Everett Devan. She details his intense, unorthodox training methods:

The Audition: After an initial performance, Devan was blunt: "You need a tape recorder, notebook, these kinds of tapes. $75 a lesson. See you on Monday."

The Curriculum: Sitting right beside his organ, the speaker was handed stacks of CDs from legends like Sarah Vaughan, Ernestine Anderson, Shirley Horn, Etta Jones, and Irene Reid. She was assigned specific tracks to learn and transcribe.

The Lessons: Devan didn't just teach songs; he taught the business of groove: finding your key, mastering different styles, how to talk to the band, counting them in, and navigating a song structure.

The Standard: This was the speaker's true "school for a solid," culminating in a clear mandate: 75 songs had to be memorized before she could step onto the bandstand.

Hear about the priceless, rigorous training that shaped a modern jazz vocalist under the tutelage of a true Hammond B3 master!

Watch Now: Hear how to find your key and connect with your band!