Disney is casting for a Disney+ movie about the story of NBA superstars Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brother Thanasis. This story recounts their rise, with the help of their family, from undocumented Nigerian immigrants, living in Greece to basketball superstars…
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Saturday November 21: Dialogue Series Webinar
The Dialogue Series is back! Recap the latest installment of the PNP dialogue series where we discussed ways the diaspora can support positive change in Nigeria and beyond
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#lekkitollgatemassacre protest & candle light vigil Saturday October 24th
PNP honors the victims of the October 20th killing of peaceful protesters in Lagos and all lives taken by the Nigerian police & army
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Philly #ENDSARS #EndSWAT solidarity protest Saturday October 17th
PNP came out to show solidarity with Nigerians across the diaspora protesting police brutality and impunity in Nigeria
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Enough is Enough! End Police Brutality in Nigeria
PNP stands in solidarity with Nigerians across the diaspora protesting police brutality in Nigeria
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Checking in & Weighing in on 2020
It’s been a rough year! Learn our take on 2020 so far and looking towards the future
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US Department of Homeland Security announces travel restrictions for Nigerian nationals
Find out what PNP founder Chioma Azi had to say about the recently announced travel restrictions impacting Nigerian nationals
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Recap of Spring Mixer
View photos from the recent spring mixer
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PNP Alum Chinonye Chukwu makes history at the Sundance Film Festival
Congrats to PNP alum Chinonye Chukwu for being the first Black Woman to win a Grand Jury Prize at Sundance! (Photo courtesy of Stephen Speckman-Sundance Institute)
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Chibundu Onuzo’s Welcome to Lagos national book tour stops in Philly
Nigerian Writer Chibundu Onuzo’s Welcome to Lagos book tour in Philly
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Saturday December 30th- End of Year Mixer at Heritage
PNP bids farewell to 2017!
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Saturday November 18th-Fall Volunteer Day
Recap the Fall volunteer event with ACANA!
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6th Annual End of Summer Mixer
Summer ain’t over till we say so! Recap the PNP End of Summer Mixer 2017
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PNP Beach Day
Recap the PNP beach day in AC!
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Birthday Charity Brunch at Iron Hill Brewery
We raised more than $300 dollars at the Birthday Charity Brunch Memorial Day weekend 2017!
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Winter Mixer at South Bowl
Check out photos from the 5th annual PNP Winter Mixer at South Bowl!
CONNECT
PNP’s primary goal is to connect African Professionals in the Philadelphia by organizing monthly events that allows people to socialize, network and develop relationships. Our events are valuable to individuals looking to connect with other Africans in the area.
GROW
PNP provides access to a wealth of information useful to professionals at different stages in their careers. Our vision is to provide a community of African Professionals who are dedicated to helping each other succeed.
GIVE BACK
PNP encourages members to give back to the community by coordinating volunteer efforts with organizations that provide services to communities in the Philadelphia area. PNP also spotlights organizations and charities working in/with African communities through research and community development programs.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Checking in & Weighing in on 2020
It’s been a rough year! Learn our take on 2020 so far and looking towards the future
Yorùbá speakers wanted for Penn Linguistics Project
Yorùbá speakers wanted for Penn Linguistics Project
#endSARS MOVEMENT
Philly joins communities around the world to show support for the #endSARS #endpolicebrutalityinNigeria movement
Enough is Enough! End Police Brutality in Nigeria
PNP stands in solidarity with Nigerians across the diaspora protesting police brutality in Nigeria
US Department of Homeland Security announces travel restrictions for Nigerian nationals
Find out what PNP founder Chioma Azi had to say about the recently announced travel restrictions impacting Nigerian nationals
