Though it’s been a while since Rihanna has released a full-length album, this powerhouse of a pop star is showing no signs of slowing down. In the past year, she has released a chart-topping single with DJ Khaled, designed a stunning new makeup line that debuts in less than a month, and began an initiative to…
African Flavor at the 2017 Made in America Music Festival The 2017 edition of the Made in America music festival is returning to the streets of Philadelphia on the first weekend of September, which coincides with Labor Day weekend in the United States. The Made in America music festival is sometimes referred to as “Jay-Z’s…
After ten years, TED Global is returning to Africa; Tanzania to be specific. Recognized leaders from different sectors are set to facilitate the conference with the aim of educating Tanzanians on different societal issues and factors that can contribute to the growth of their nation. With the vision of transforming the world, TED Global has…
After ten years, TED Global is returning to Africa; Tanzania to be specific. Recognized leaders from different sectors are set to facilitate the conference with the aim of educating Tanzanians on different societal issues and factors that can contribute to the growth of their nation. With the vision of transforming the world, TED Global has…
Since 2006, BET’s Black Girls Rock Awards have been honoring the achievements of black women in the arts, politics, sports, and other arenas. With a focus solely on black women, it’s the first and only award show of its kind. Importantly, the night showcases women of all ages and talents, all of whom serve as inspiring…
Christabel Ouko, the widow of Dr. Robert Ouko, Kenya’s former Foreign Affairs Minister from 1979-1983 and 1998-1990, died on Monday in a road accident in Kisumu along the Awasi-Kericho highway. According to the local traffic police, her car veered off course at the Muhoroni junction killing her instantly. Coincidentally, it was the same area where her late…
Each summer, African Fashion Week descends upon Toronto, Canada with the latest in African designers, trends, and models from all over the continent and beyond. The event, held at the Royal Ontario Museum, also includes networking events and competitions. This year’s African Fashion Week began on Wednesday, August 16 and continues until Sunday, August 20. The…
Despite the beauty of nature, sometimes it does not appear to be kind to humanity. One scenario in which mother nature took an ugly turn occurred on Monday, August 14th after Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, was hit by a mudslide. A hill in the Regent area collapsed and hit around one hundred houses in the city…
Many may be wondering why the Kenyan National Super Alliance (NASA) flag bearer persistently puts himself on the grinder. To others, it is too frustrating a journey for a common citizen to bear. Although this is true, the roots of the economic system and position of a country highly depend on who is in charge…
A number of African nations have been recently considering measures to take greater control of social media and internet usage domestically, and many of these proposals appear to be on the verge of censorship according to proponents of internet freedom. In comparison to the statutes enacted in China, internet freedom in most African countries is still far greater. Notably,…
