The prolific singer known as Mr. Eazi was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. He attended elementary and secondary school in Lagos, Nigeria. Upon graduating he moved to Ghana where he attended the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, located in Kumasi, Ghana, where he graduated as a mechanical engineer. He…
“Akube” is definitely a record you’ve heard played at African clubs across the globe. Nigerian singer and rap artist Dotman’s real name is Olatunji Oladotun Alade. He was born on December 9, 1993, in Ogun State, Nigeria. Interestingly, while he is often praised as a songwriter, Dotman does not know how to play an instrument…
Melania Trump may be used to extravagant things, but don’t count on her appearing in your favorite designer dress at upcoming events. That’s right, a handful of famous designers have flat out denied Mrs. Trump the honor of showcasing their awe-inspiring work. Sophie Theallet kickstarted the movement after writing an open letter to fellow designers…
It appears that Kanye West and Kim Kardashian continue to be a hot topic as the original report of Kanye returning home to his family after his hospitalization has been revealed to be false. That’s right, Kanye never returned home after his medical ordeal, and reports now claim he’s staying in an outpatient…
Adam Aminé Daniel is an Ethiopian-American hip hop musician taking the industry by storm. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, the 22-year-old is the son of Ethiopian immigrants. The talented young artist is making his name by reinventing hip hop through a combination of house blues, base drops, African pop, and a steady flow. Aminé kicked off…
It was just over a week ago that Kanye was rushed to hospital due to stress and exhaustion. Others were claiming he was having a mental breakdown due to stress, financial troubles, and relationship woes, but two days ago, Kanye got the green light and checked out of UCLA Medical Center. Whether the rapper…
Yemi Alade has taken the Afro pop music scene by storm with her uptempo, fresh hits and unique brand of sass. Born in Abia State, Nigeria in 1989, Alade draws upon her Yoruba and Igbo roots to create songs that reflect her heritage, while still appealing to the masses. She is often affectionately referred to…
HBO’s new hit TV show, Insecure, follows the everyday life and dysfunction of Issa. Show creator and Insecure lead, Issa Rae is a writer, producer, director, and actress. She also has a strong presence online, with more than 25 million views and over 200,000 subscribers on YouTube. Her web series “Awkward Black Girl” was…
Elegantly dressed opera-goers attending the Los Angeles Opera’s opening night of Akhnaten were met by “Black History Matters” protesters, with some dressed as Egyptian royalty, who believe the role of Akhnaten, a black Egyptian Pharaoh, should have gone to a black opera singer. The protest did not attempt to stop the opera, unlike what…
By now, everyone has heard about Kanye’s rumored breakdown and recent hospitalization. Were the signs there in the days leading up to his hospitalization? Kanye West is known for his random comments, publicity stunts, and edgy messages, but his recent rants in support of Donald Trump and against Beyoncé and Jay-Z may have been…
