The Ugandan Rapper Keko is well aware of the dangers of drugs and alcohol. In 2014, while leading a highly successful music career, she found herself in a downward spiral of drug and alcohol abuse. Luckily she was able to pull herself out, and now uses her fame to keep other young Ugandans from…
Recently, a popular Kenyan web series has grasped the attention of many both within and outside of its target audience. Tuko Macho is a groundbreaking web series, which means “we’re watching” in Swahili. The group takes justice into their own hands by capturing and punishing those who have committed atrocities and who are considered to…
It was only a few weeks ago that the media took off about Drake and Rihanna getting close and personal. From showing a moment of PDA at an awards show, to dancing, and even Rihanna sporting a new tattoo that is symbolic of the relationship, the signs were no doubt clear. But are Drake and…
Do you remember the infamous Octomom? You know, the woman who rode fame and fortune as she shamelessly promoted her birth of octuplets. Nadya Denise Suleman, born in 1975, is one of only two women to give birth to octuplets in the United States. The controversial topic of assisted reproductive technology surrounded the firestorm, as…
Don’t Worry, Kanye West does not have small pox, but he is facing a serious backlash with his latest “fashion faux pas.” Whether you love or hate Kanye’s talent, one thing you can’t deny is that he influences thousands–if not more–people every day with his style, look, and now his fashion line. At this…
Lupita Nyong’o owned the red carpet on Sunday night at the gala presentation of her new film, Queen of Katwe, at the Toronto International Film Festival. The actress wore a breathtaking yellow and blue gown with a unique and intricately-detailed bodice created by House of Herrera. The star’s stunning look was accessorized with a…
The artistry and talent of the Nigerian film industry are being showcased to an international audience this week at the 41st Toronto International Film Festival. Every year, TIFF highlights the cinema of a specific urban center as part of its City to City program, and for 2016 the focus is on the exciting…
More Trouble for Chris Brown Chris Brown has found himself in trouble with the law, yet again. The singer is at the center of a legal dispute, which has resulted in his arrest. A woman who claimed Brown threatened her with a gun called police to the singer’s home in the early morning hours of…
Sunday night’s VMA Awards was more than just music, and the Drake/Rihanna buzz continued to fly when the two shared a very public moment of affection. But does this most recent PDA actually confirm the two are an official “item”? USA today reported that for several days after the music awards show, the…
What started as a simple hashtag has spread to all four corners of the globe. Created and popularized by African nationals, #IfAfricaWasASchool pokes fun at different countries and cultures by re-imagining them as high school stereotypes. Some countries are the jocks, for example, while others are the nerds or band geeks. “#IfAfricaWasASchool Ivory Coast…
