Category Archives: West Africa

I try to get to the gym every day. I may not always make it, but needless to say, I listen to a lot of music on my Spotify account.  Mostly, I listen to a lot of Janet Jackson, Shalamar, and 70s music.  So when the New York Times published a story on May 25, […]

One of the things I was most taken with during my trip to Africa in 2023 was the food.  Everything was so delicious!  There were lots of new flavors for me to experience.  Jollof was a dish that each nation claimed to cook better than the other. On Sunday, September 1, 2024 (Labory Day weekend), […]

Please mark your calendars for a special event celebrating West African authors at the North Miami Public Library, 835 NE 132 Street.  The evening time event will start at 6:00 pm and be catered by North Miami’s own Nigerian restaurant, Moji’s African.  You’ll be able to check out brand new titles written by writers based […]

Art Basel 2024 is still months away, but we’ve got a surprise announcement for you!  Another fantastic show is headed for the Scott Galvin Community Center. AfriKin: Familiar Strangers — we are kin! We’re embarking on a global journey like no other, exploring the vibrant tapestry of Black communities worldwide. From the Afro-Indigenous shores of […]

“AfriKin: Perspectives, Poetry & Prose” on February 18th, featuring Mutabaruka. This event includes poetry and performance, celebrating the cultural impact of African and Black artists.   In 2024, aligned with the national theme “African Americans and the Arts,” we are thrilled to feature Mutabaruka during President’s Weekend for our upcoming event, “AfriKin: Perspectives, Poetry & Prose,” […]

As you know, I’m on the board of directors of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation.  Since we have multiple clinics in Africa, there’s symbiosis with my ‘Celebrating West Africa’ initiative. One of the countries I visited on my trip was Nigeria.  AHF has over 27,000 clients there. Here’s an interesting story.   After working more than […]

If you missed our January 17th workshop on “Trade Opportunities with Africa,” PortMiami has sent us the PowerPoint presentation they made.  To view it, please click here:   https://www.scottgalv.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Africa-PowerPoint-Presentation-1.17.24.pdf   If you have questions, please call or email Mr. Simeon here:   Nimrod Simeon, MBA, PPM, MPE Global Trade & Business Development Manager, PortMiami Foreign […]

Continuing my ‘Celebrating West Africa’ series, here are three events I’m holding in February during Black History Month.  My thanks to Afrikin and the Great Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau for their help and sponsorship. “AfriKin: Perspectives, Poetry & Prose” on February 18th, featuring Mutabaruka. This event includes poetry and performance, celebrating the cultural impact of African […]

Our January 17th “Trade Opportunities with Africa” was full of useful info.  It was conducted by Nimrod Simeon, the Trade Analyst, Global Trade & Business Development for PortMiami.  Additional information was provided by Desmond Alufohai, the Director of Protocol and International Affairs Division, Miami-Dade Aviation Department.  Miami has untapped room for growth when it comes […]

Have a small business and wonder whether you can break into the African market? I’ve teamed with PortMiami to tell you how. It’s FREE! Please register and join us. tinyurl.com/africamiamitrade Building on my recent trip overseas, this is another of a year-long series of events: Celebrating West Africa! Some events will be in-person. Others online. Among the […]