At a time of social conflict and the marginalization of communities and their needs, it is more important than ever to focus on things that bring people together and to celebrate our roots and culture. Kwanzaa gives us all an opportunity to reflect on what is most important in our lives and to recognize traditions that…
Spike Lee’s career took off with his 1986 film She’s Gotta Have It. The movie was Lee’s first feature-length film and he wrote, directed, and edited it, working with a very small budget. It was well-received by both audiences and critics. Thirty-odd years later, Lee has returned to the story that launched his career with…
Since 2000, American audiences have been captivated by the reality show Big Brother. Initially a remake of a Dutch show by the same name, the US version has also inspired spinoffs all around the globe. Soon, East Africa will have their own version of the show. Called God Father East Africa, the show is currently…
The overblown drama and theatrics of reality television were reportedly in full display at the White House this week as Omarosé Onée Manigault-Newman, better known as Omarosa of the hit NBC series The Apprentice, was dismissed from her duties as a communications assistant to United States President Donald Trump, who also happens to be the…
An African continent economically united under a free trade agreement may sound like something that Marcus Garvey would have dreamed about before passing away during World War II. Nonetheless, the Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) of 55 sovereign nations has been in the works since 2015 and it could be signed in March 2018. In early…
African nations on the fast track of development are getting the attention of tech giants such as Google and Facebook, with the latter expecting to open a facility to take advantage of the human capital in Nigeria. In late November, the social networking giant announced its intention of setting up a startup incubator and technology hub…
The 2018 Golden Globe nominations are out! The Shape of Water and The Post led for film nominations while Big Little Lies led the TV noms. In the wake of Hollywood’s many sexual harassment scandals of late, all eyes were on the Globes to see what would happen. As expected by many, House of Cards…
Models are typically known for being very attractive, but there are some who stand high above the rest, and one of these young women is Somali-American Fatima Siad. Besides having spectacular bone structure, a wide dazzling smile and bright eyes, the Boston-raised beauty has a depth that goes beyond the physical model standards. Siad was born…
During a late November tour of various African nations by French President Emmanuel Macron, the young and progressive leader made an unexpected announcement from Burkina Faso, where he delivered a lecture before students at the University of Ouagadougou. President Macron spoke about post-colonial issues in the areas of immigration, development and economy, and he underscored…
You could call her marvelous Meghan Markle because fashion insiders believe the beautiful brunette and American fiancée of Britain’s Prince Harry is on her way to becoming a modern style icon for the world. With all eyes upon her, Markle has chosen attractive clothing options that are both classic and contemporary and not too trendy…
