Across the Continent, many Africans will be celebrating during the Christmas season. Traditions vary by region, with the unique flavor of national and local cultures contributing to a wide variety of festivities and approaches to the holiday. Below are just a few examples of how some Africans will be spending the holiday. Kenya Christmas is…
Have some last minute holiday shopping to do? Check out these ideas: Beyoncé released an epic collection of humorous merchandise just in time for the holidays. This includes wrapping paper with lyrics from Formation as well as some clothing items. The Galaxy holiday beauty collection from Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty makes for a great gift…
As one of the few countries around the world where Christianity is actually on the rise, the Advent season is observed and celebrated by more than 70 percent of the population of Ghana. The majority of Christians in Ghana are Pentecostal; however, a strong ecumenical council advocates unity across the nation. Similar to many other…
After a few months of speculation and intrigue fueled by tabloids and paparazzi, pop music queen Janet Jackson and hip hop star Jermaine Dupri seem to have reconnected their intermittent romantic relationship, which dates back to her infamous Super Bowl halftime show and wardrobe malfunction in 2004. According to a news report, Janet Jackson was…
It hasn’t taken long for the world to fall in love with Britain’s Prince Harry and America’s Meghan Markle. The beautiful pair have melted hearts in their modern approach to love and life, and on Thursday, the official engagement photos were released to the public. The royal modern couple are affectionate, and the photos tell…
On the morning of December 19, a powerful Nigerian business executive was surprised to find agents from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission at his doorstep. The arrest of Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma made headlines across Africa; as international news bureaus picked up on the story, many people were surprised to learn about Innoson, an automaker…
Hurricanes Irma and Maria were two of the largest and costliest hurricanes to ever strike the Caribbean. Among the countries that lost lives and suffered from catastrophic damage were: Barbuda, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Anguilla, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, Haiti and Puerto Rico. Months later, residents are still dealing with the aftermath. The small island…
While football federations in Europe and the Americas are yet to be convinced about FIFA’s implementation of goal line technology and video assistant referee (VAR) systems, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) plans to use both technologies in 2018 during the Total African Nations Championship. During a CAF meeting in Cairo, officials resolved to roll…
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…
