The Krewe of Rio opens the 2026 Mardi Gras season in Lafayette with a traditional king cake cutting and its 21st Annual Ball ...

“The parades at the Sambadrome are the central event of Carnival. For four nights, Rio’s top samba schools, of which there are more than 100, perform to themes of their choosing—this past year, many ...

After Brazil abolished slavery, some of those who had been enslaved returned to west Africa The festival helps to keep their heritage alive and celebrate the city's Afro-Brazilian history In Nigeria, ...

In the heart of Lagos Island, the Fanti Carnival rose like a phoenix—bold, rhythmic and unapologetically Afro-Brazilian. After years of silence, it returned not just as celebration, but as resistance.

The Federal Government has applauded Brazil for its outstanding and creative presentation of Yoruba culture during the just-concluded 2025 Rio Carnival, which drew 8 million tourists and generated ...

Apple published a new iPhone 16 Pro ad this weekend, and this one is quite special. To show the Audio Mix feature in action, the company recorded a music video using the latest iPhone – but that’s not ...

The best international feature Academy Award for Walter Salles’ timely drama backdropped the annual celebrations and validated a political movement: “It’s hard to put into words just how big of a ...

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s Carnival muse this year isn’t one of the divas or drum queens parading with the Rio de Janeiro samba schools. It’s Fernanda Torres, who’s competing for the best actress Oscar ...

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SAO PAULO — Brazil's Carnival muse this year isn't one of the divas or drum queens parading with the Rio de Janeiro samba schools. It's Fernanda Torres, who's competing for the best actress Oscar on ...