Millicent Nyong’o, an ambitious woman in her twenties, contested for political office in her local area in Kisumu. She lost, but keeps her zeal on. She was born and raised in Kisumu, the western-Kenya city famous for being a bastion of some of the longest serving opposition politicians. Kisumu can be rightly called the…
In 2008, Airbnb improved the means of lodging for many people. Welcoming loft apartments and stylish designs for destinations, this company has attracted masses from all walks of life. Airbnb has been the talk of travel for many people with millions signing up as members. In 2015 in South Africa, the number of Airbnb guests…
It wasn’t a hashtag then, but activist Tarana Burke started the #MeToo campaign in 2007. “Me too” has recently taken on new life in wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal. A tweet from actress Alyssa Milano suggested that women who had been sexually assaulted or harassed write #MeToo on social media to show the “magnitude…
A WHO Goodwill Ambassador is typically a celebrity that uses their fame and talent to advocate for matters relating to health across the globe. While former ambassadors have been carrying out their duties, mostly unnoticed, the recent appointment of Robert Mugabe caused public uproar. The President of Zimbabwe, aged 93, was appointed as the WHO Goodwill Ambassador…
Weddings are expensive but some people take the expense of a wedding to another level with all kinds of bling and extravagance. Not surprisingly, when Gucci Mane married Keyshia Ka’oir this week, the ceremony was all kinds of lavish. In fact, they spent a cool $1.7 million on the big day. Or rather, BET did.…
The number of women victimized by producer Harvey Weinstein has continued to grow. In a compelling op-ed for The New York Times, Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o has added her voice to the chorus. After sharing the details of several uncomfortable encounters with Weinstein, Nyong’o ends with a rallying cry hopeful of change. “I speak up…
Many may not be aware of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)’s cozy and lucrative relationship with African countries. Following earlier attempts to establish links with some nations on the Continent through the provision of aid programs, this relationship has intensified with North Korea currently having embassies in 11 out of 54 African countries.…
In the current political climate of the United States, even the most meticulous analysts have had a hard time trying to determine a constant, defining theme of the Trump administration. In the words of former President George Walker Bush, Donald Trump can be described as a “flip-flopper,” a politician whose views, goals and convictions seem…
The 2017 Soul Train Award nominees have been announced. The list includes several artists that just came from a successful night at the BET Hip Hop Awards such as Kendrick Lamar and Cardi B. It’s also full of other fan favorites like Bruno Mars, Solange, and Chance the Rapper. Solange leads with seven nominations while…
The Anglophone citizens of Southern Cameroon, who comprise 1/3 of the country’s population, have historically felt marginalized by the French-speaking government of the Republic of Cameroon. Anglophone Cameroonians accuse the government of discriminating against them in matters of governance of the country, and claim that the government is forcing the French language on English-speakers…
