Born in London to Nigerian parents, Chiwetel Ejiofor grew up in London’s Forest Gate where he began his acting career at the age of 14. After a deadly car wreck involving himself and his father, Chiwetel, the only survivor, turned to acting as a way to focus his energy and life. Attending London Academy…
For ages, wise men and women have been providing the world with insight about the intricacies of life. The impact of these words have made lives easier, hearts happier, and souls fuller. Many people find a certain proverb that speaks to them intensely, making sense of moments and providing clarity into their path through life. Others study…
The 2016 Miss USA was history in the making this year as the top three finalists were all women of color, setting a new and inspiring trend towards inclusiveness and diversity in the highly competitive world of beauty pageants. The first Miss USA crown taken by a black woman was Carole Gist in 1990, followed…
No matter where you travel in the world, you are bound to find a few dishes a bit out of the ordinary. From the deadly blow fish, or “fugu”, to side street vendors selling all kinds of creepy crawlers in Thailand, to you guessed it, Africa’s bush meat. So what is this bush meat,…
Evans Wadongo is a Kenyan engineer and co-founder of Greenwize Energy and SDFA Kenya. In addition to being awarded one of CNN’s Top Ten Heroes of 2010, Wadongo is on a mission to bring light to his home country. Born in Kenya, Wadongo graduated from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology with a focus…
Ex-Minister Iyabo Anisulowo Iyabo Anisulowo has been dubbed one of the most influential leaders on gender equality in all of Africa. An educator and stateswoman of Nigeria, Anisulowo was a humble grassroots teacher who rose through the ranks of the government to become a well-respected Federal Minister and Senator. But her impact on…
The Voice has hit the big time not only in America, but across the globe with syndicates searching for top talent in countries such as the UK, China, and South Africa. This hot spot for aspiring artists continues to deliver season after season. So how does South Africa fair in this “fairy tale” of a…
Imagine a sold out concert for your favorite artist, excited, you spend the day preparing for a wonderful night, go out and buy a new outfit, spend your time getting ready in anticipation of the excitement, only to find out there is in fact, NO CONCERT. That’s what happened to Kanye West fans when…
Some people across America spend hours in the sun hoping to find that perfect shade of bronze while others spend hours in an artificial tanning bed for a flawless copper glow. Meanwhile in other parts of the world where darker skin tones are prevalent, skin whitening creams are used to boost the confidence of many. Whether you…
NoViolet Bulawayo, or better known by her author name Elizabeth Zandile Tshele, is a Zimbabwean author famous for her works such as “We Need New Names,” “Hitting Budapest,” and “Snapshot”. Growing up in Zimbabwe, Bulawayo spent her primary years studying in Tsholotsho, her home town, but quickly left to pursue a higher education in…
