Jackson Mvunganyi

Washington, D.C.

Radio Host, Producer and Editor at Voice of America (VOA)

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Thousands participate in 2025 edition of Blerdcon in Virginia

1 month ago | voaafrica.com | Jackson Mvunganyi
Prince George's County fire station donates essential gear to Liberia

1 month ago | voaafrica.com | Jackson Mvunganyi

By Jackson Mvunganyi Fire Station 802 in Prince George's County, Maryland, just outside of Washington, DC is making an impact far beyond its local community. The station is donating essential firefighting gear and equipment to the west African nation of Liberia, a country in urgent need of resources to battle fires. VOA'S Jackson M'vunganyi has more.
Izere art and media hub empowers Rwandan artists through creativity and entrepreneurship

1 month ago | voaafrica.com | Jackson Mvunganyi
FESPACO archives preserves African cinematic films

1 month ago | voaafrica.com | Jackson Mvunganyi

By Jackson Mvunganyi On the sidelines of the 29th FESPACO, the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou, we took a guided tour of the festival's film library. Accompanied by the center's director, our reporter explores FESPACO's archives, where all films that have been screened since 1969 are preserved and restored. From Ouagadougou, Kader Traoré reports.
Rwandan music producer revisits country's pre-colonial soundscape

1 month ago | voaafrica.com | Jackson Mvunganyi
Nigeria's Ayra Starr beats out Tems, Tyla in Mobo Awards

1 month ago | voaafrica.com | Jackson Mvunganyi
It's more than just a game.

1 month ago | voaafrica.com | Jackson Mvunganyi
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Tems make US soccer history

2 months ago | voaafrica.com | Jackson Mvunganyi

By Jackson Mvunganyi Nigerian Afrobeats sensation and two-time Grammy award-winning musician, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known by her stage name, Tems, recently made history by becoming the first African woman to have an ownership share in a U.S. Major Soccer League (MLS) team. Host of VOA's Red Carpet, Jackson Mvunganyi has more.
Rwanda entrepreneur uses social media to boost tourism

2 months ago | voaafrica.com | Jackson Mvunganyi

Alexis Ngabo, a Rwandan social entrepreneur is using social media to boost the East African nation's tourism sector while educating the world on their diverse cultures. For more, Ngabo visited VOA where he sat down with Red Carpet host, Jackson Mvunganyi.
Namibian filmmaker explores country’s historical legacy through film

Jan 19, 2025 | voaafrica.com | Jackson Mvunganyi

Namibia’s film industry has breaking boundaries increasing its international reach as local filmmakers are getting noticed for their authentic storytelling and cultural depth. Red Carpet host Jackson Mvunganyi recently spoke with Namibian filmmaker Perivi Katjavivi about his cross-genre film, "Under the Hanging Tree" blending Herero mythology and the symbolism of the Omumborombonga tree in Namibian culture.