Zanzibar is not a country, but an archipelago of islands off the coast of eastern Tanzania. There are two larger islands, Unguja (often referred to as Zanzibar) and Pemba, with the tourist destination and historical town of Stone Town on Unguja Island. Zanzibar has a political union with nearby African mainland country, Tanzania, but maintains…
Blac Chyna has certainly made a name for herself over the last several years, and most recently she’s back in the spotlight once again. After dropping a bombshell on fans that she and Rob Kardashian were expecting a baby together, the two announced that they were getting married! Of course the recent news hasn’t gone off…
Rocking the stage and winning Best Actress in a Musical at the 2016 Tony Awards for her role in ‘The Color Purple’, this British singer and actress has certainly made a name for herself in recent days. Cynthia Erivo was born in Stockwell, South London to Nigerian parents on January 8, 1987. After attending…
Wema Sepetu made her debut as a beauty pageant contestant back in 2006, winning Miss Tanzania and representing her country in the Miss World pageant later that year. After gracing our televisions with her beauty, it wasn’t long before Sepetu made her way to the big screen, securing her fame in the Tanzanian film industry.…
Naomie Harris is a British actress best known for her roles in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’, ’28 Days Later’, and ‘James Bond – Skyfall’. Born to a Jamaican mother and Trinidadian father, Harris attended Pembrook College, Cambridge where she obtained a degree in Social and Political Sciences. But politics were not the only thing…
Owiso Odera is a Kenyan actor capturing the big screen with hits such as Acholiland, television series The Originals, and, most recently, Blue Bloods. Odera quickly realized he was made for the spotlight and started his acting journey by attending and graduating from the University of California, San Diego. His goal is to bring Africa…
A British actor known for her roles in both British and American films, Thandie Newton has starred in a variety of blockbusters including ‘Mission Impossible 2‘, ‘The Pursuit of Happyness‘ and ‘Crash‘ to name a few. Born in London, England to a mother, Nyasha, of Zimbabwean descent, and an English father, Nick Newton, Thandie…
On Sunday, June 12, 2016, history was made at the prestigious Tony Awards with many Tony Award Winners being people of color to ‘Hamilton’ getting a whopping 16 nominations, this award night was nothing short of spectacular. The Tony Awards began in 1947 when the American Theater Wing established an award and recognition program for excellence in…
Gabrielle Christina Victoria Douglas, or more fondly known as “Gabby”, is an American gymnast. Born in Newport News, Virginia, this gold medalist has made news lately, announcing her brand new app, Gabbymoji. Now living in Columbus, Ohio, Gabby is well known in the sports arena for her amazing gymnast skills, poise, and dedication to…
You remember that “Hot Mug Shot” guy back in 2014, the one that took the internet by storm for his stunning looks, piercing eyes, and chiseled jawline? Well this felon, convicted of gun possession, has served his time and is now back in society. Jeremy Meeks was released from prison on March 8, 2016, now…
