FunTimes was established in 1992 (33 years ago) in Monrovia, Liberia and began operations in Philadelphia, PA over ten years. The magazine is the trusted information source for the African Diaspora.

The global entertainment industry is currently witnessing a significant pivot as African storytellers dismantle long-standing tropes through high-production animation and sophisticated literature.

As this week marks the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, we reflect on a few fun facts and little-known trivia about the civil rights leader who inspired and empowered us with his words and actions.

Visit the Please Touch Museum to honor the lasting legacy of MLK Jr. Kids can explore hands-on activities that empower them to use their voices, creativity, and curiosity to make a difference. Kids ...

The year 2025 felt different for those of us following the trajectory of African letters. It was a year where the noise of the global publishing industry finally synced up with the quiet, persistent ...

On a humid May evening in Kampala, Anne Kansiime walked onstage at the Sheraton Gardens wearing a flowing pink gown, ready to be roasted. Uganda’s self-proclaimed “Queen of Comedy” had gathered the ...

2026 is finally here, and with it comes the expectation that the year will be fruitful and rewarding. Achieving success in 2026 is doable and the best time to start right off the block is now. This is ...

Capture the Instagrammable moments at the Visit PA New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront. Photo by Cathie Berry courtesy of the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation ...

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping every industry: healthcare, finance, education, entertainment, beauty, manufacturing, transportation, and even the creative world. As the U.S. tech workforce ...

The WeLovEya Festival 2025 is set to make history in Cotonou this December with a rare joint headlining appearance by Afrobeats titans Davido and Wizkid. With over 50,000 fans expected at Place de ...

The scent of chicken and jollof rice, the sound of classic holiday tunes, and the soft glow of the tree lights set the Christmas mood. While Black families hold tight to their beloved festive ...

Thanksgiving holds different meanings for different people. For some, it is a day of gratitude and getting busy in the kitchen, cooking up a storm for the family. For others, it’s an emotional reunion ...