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Emmanuel Nyame

United States
As seen in: Bankrate, Purple Jam
Covers:  Business, Finance, Community, & Culture.
Media + Social Change

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Emmanuel Nyame’s Biography

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Emmanuel Nyame writes about the social issues shaping everyday community life, from culture and finance to the ideas and people working to change them. His work spans multiple newsrooms across business, social impact, and community journalism.

He advises the United Nations Foundation on global communications and leads Twelvenets, a social impact communications firm, while tackling the loneliness epidemic in Austin through Purple Jam, a community and wellbeing campaign with its own local newsro…

Emmanuel Nyame’s Journalist Portfolio

Should You Use Vacation Loans To Cover Travel Expenses? | Bankrate

Should You Use Vacation Loans To Cover Travel Expenses? | Bankrate

Travel costs are going up, but more people want to go on trips. Are vacation loans the way to pay for travels?

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Dwyane Wade, Serena Williams, Keke Palmer, and other big names who showed up at SXSW 2026

Dwyane Wade, Serena Williams, Keke Palmer, and other big names who showed up at SXSW 2026

We put together all the big name celebrities we met during SXSW 2026, and the impact they made on the big sta…

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Can I get a personal loan with a 550 credit score?

Can I get a personal loan with a 550 credit score?

For many Americans, the reality of an uncertain job market and rapidly rising cost of living is causing them …

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Cuba Un Colectivo: Tres Miradas Gallery Underway at La Peña Austin

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By Emmanuel Nyame
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A gallery portraying life in Cuba, which kicked off at La Peña Restaurant featuring three photographers, Ayash Basu, Nick Berard, and Rodolfo Gonzalez, continues until October 3. All three photographers showcased forty photographs, bringing the life and culture of Cuba to participants. The reception event enlightened attendees on the beauty of Cuba, and the photographers, while excited about the exhibit, encouraged the audience to visit the country to get a feel of its culture.
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New 4,000-Capacity Music Venue, United Heritage Hall, To Open In Spring 2027

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By Emmanuel Nyame
| Purple Jam
AEG Presents, the developers behind Austin’s new music venue, has announced it will open to the public in 2027. The 4,000-capacity, state-of-the-art venue was named in partnership with United Heritage Credit Union, and will primarily provide much-needed space to boost the entertainment economy, while also serving as an anchor for River Park, the 109-acre mixed-use development.
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Estani Frizell Wins Best Mexican Ranchera/Mariachi at the Intercontinental Music Awards

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By Emmanuel Nyame
| Purple Jam
Austin-based singer Estani Frizell has been announced as the winner of the 2026 Intercontinental Music Awards in the Best Mexican Ranchera/Mariachi category. The Intercontinental Music Awards honor artists from diverse backgrounds, giving them a global voice and stage to showcase their talent while helping them gain the exposure they need. Artists are rigorously vetted through a panel of judges who review and score their impact on the music industry within the year under review.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first job was at the Business and Financial Times in Ghana. That's where it all started. It grounded me in the discipline of journalism early and gave me a front row seat to how business and economics shape people's lives. Everything I've done since traces back to that newsroom.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, briefly. My sister used one at her workplace and I got my hands on it for practice. It was actually my first time ever seeing one up close. There's something about the resistance of those keys and the sound of each letter hitting the page that makes you choose your words more carefully. In a weird way, it was a great introduction to the craft.

How is social media changing news?

It's democratizing who gets to break the story and that's both exciting and terrifying. Social media has given voice to communities that legacy media ignored for decades, and that's genuinely powerful. But it's also collapsed the space between information and opinion, between witness and journalist. The challenge now isn't access to news, it's discernment. As someone who works at the intersection of media, culture, and community, I think the real opportunity is using social platforms to go deeper not just faster. Speed is a commodity. Context and trust are not.