The most important international football tournament after the FIFA World Cup is set to kick off in mid-June 2017, and the participation of Cameroon has been confirmed despite an ongoing legal dispute within the confederation and professional leagues of that African nation. The 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup is being hosted by Russia; the inaugural match…
The West African metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria is the center of one of the largest urban areas in the world. It was right there at the city’s famous National Arts Theater that African Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN) kicked off in an explosion of bold colors, striking African prints, stunning jewelry and pure elegance. AFWN…
As the final leg of the Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes has special significance. Belmont Park, in Elmont, New York, is the place where some of the most thrilling wins have taken place and major records have been set by horses like Man o’ War and Secretariat. It’s also the toughest race, nicknamed “Test of…
“The subtle dance of seduction.” That is the basis of up-and-coming Nigerian designer Amaka Osakwe’s gorgeous line of the Maki Oh Fall 2017 fashion collection to Vogue. The pieces are casually elegant, sexy and modern and crafted with playful construction. The designer toyed with both soft and hard designs, including Nigerian prints, bold colors and peek-a-boo…
An Ivory Coast footballer whose superb midfield skills are warmly remembered by fans who follow the English Premier League unexpectedly tragically passed away as he was training for an upcoming match in China. Cheick Tioté was only 30 years old and in the midst of a new career in the lucrative world of Chinese professional…
It’s not the first time NBA star LeBron James has spoken out about racism. He’s used his platform to talk about the deaths of young black men like Trayvon Martin and Eric Garner, voiced respect for Colin Kaepernick’s national anthem protests, and commented on racist statements made within the NBA. Now, he’s speaking up…
The World Health Organization (WHO) hasn’t exactly been viewed in the most positive light as of late and many have accused the organization of failing to respond quickly and effectively enough to the most recent Ebola outbreak—a charge that WHO officials eventually admitted to. There was also the questions as to whether the organization was…
Let’s be honest; when you hear the name Dolce & Gabbana, you know you’re going to see elegance that is almost spellbinding with exquisite old world tradition blended in. On Friday, her final day in Italy, First Lady Melania Trump donned a vivid floral D&G coat when she met with Emanuela Mauro, wife of the Italian…
Representation and inclusivity matter. Playing with dolls, particularly Barbie, is a large part of childhood for many, but the doll and its clothing haven’t been very representative of all people. Barbie has made some strides recently by introducing dolls with different body shapes, different skin tones, and even dolls with disabilities. One Muslim woman from…
Even though Major League Baseball dates back to 1869, the history of this professional sports association continues to be written in 2017. First of all, the Chicago Cubs of the National League are the defending champions after decades of languishing as perennial underdogs; second, in the same National League, a player born in Africa took…
