The number of reported cases of cancer in Namibia is on the rise. Statistics show a 29% increase over the last five years according to the Cancer Association of Namibia, with 1625 cases being reported in 2006, and 3092 cases in 2012, and 3000 new cases reported between 2013-2014 alone. Skin cancer has primarily…
Professional athletes are known for their outrageous multi-million dollar contracts, copious amounts of spending, and lavish lifestyles. But did you also know that the wives and girlfriends of these god-like role models also have a taste for the finer life? Sports power couples are becoming a thing, and if you thought movie stars had a…
Canadian-born Abel Tesfaye, known to millions as The Weeknd, has been building quite a name for himself as a singer and songwriter. The incredibly talented 26-year-old hit the scene in 2010 when he anonymously uploaded several songs to his YouTube account. Famous for his elusive personality as much as his unique hairstyle, The Weeknd…
It wasn’t that long ago that Khoudia Diop was being bullied for her dark complexion; however, this Senegalese model is now breaking the boundaries of beauty and proving that all shades can be wondrous. It doesn’t take long to see why Khoudia Diop, who refers to herself in social media as the “Melanin Goddess,” is making…
They came by the thousands to gather outside Siriraj Hospital and the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. Dressed in pink and gold, the colors of health and royalty, they prayed for the recovery of their beloved King. After a lifetime of service, His Majesty Bhumibol Adulyadej, King Rama IX of Thailand, was dying. His…
The Al Jazeera news agency reported recently that Somali security forces had arrested U.K. journalist Hamza Muhamed and several colleagues on October 18th, 2016. The authorities released the British reporter by Thursday. Mr. Muhamed, an experienced newsman, has covered developments in the tense East African nation on several occasions for Al Jazeera during the past few…
The nation of Kenya recently swore in a new Chief Justice. David Maraga, one of three Court of Appeals judges to apply for the position, received approval to serve in the important judicial post. He appeared before the Parliamentary Justice and Legal Affairs Committee earlier this month to respond to questions from legislators considering…
Trump’s latest litigation revolves around the accusation that he offered to pay a porn star $10,000 for sex. Yep, you read that right. Not only has Trump recently been accused of groping women for decades, apparently he allegedly also likes to pay for his sex. Jessica Drake, age 42, came forward as yet another woman adding…
Born on Leap Day in 1996 in Lagos, Nigeria, and naturally gifted as an entertainer, Korede Bello has been performing since he was seven years of age, initially under the stage name “African Prince.” Bello’s professional music career began when he was in middle school, where he recorded the single Forever. Forever’s success brought…
While it’s true many Americans never thought Trump would make it as far as he has, others are quietly weeping as Clinton steams ahead even further in the polls, leaving Trump in the dust. In the most recent polls administered shortly after the 3rd and final debate dubbed “Fight Night,” Clinton has hit double digits in…
