Fans of international football are enjoying the first month of 2017 with two tournaments in progress: the Central American Cup in Panama and the Africa Cup of Nations in the Gabonese Republic. Of these two tournaments, the Africa Cup is the most attractive due to the caliber of players, many of whom play in…
Football and government officials in the Gabonese Republic have gone on record to say that issues with stadiums and widespread political protests have been ironed out ahead of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, which is set to inaugurate on January 14. Just a couple of weeks before Christmas, political activists were calling for…
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are important holidays that are celebrated all over the world. Many places eat traditional foods on these days, often with symbolic meaning. In some US states, cornbread and black-eyed peas are thought to symbolize luck and prosperity. In Africa, there are some similarly symbolic foods infused with…
The stage is almost set for the Gabonese Republic to host the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. Tickets for the group matches went on sale ahead of Christmas among concerns about delays in the preparations of one stadium and protests against the national government. Despite these potential problems, the national squads from across Africa…
When only eleven finalists remained on stage at the Miss World 2016 pageant in Maryland, Evelyn Njambi, Miss World Kenya 2016, was the only African contestant remaining. While she didn’t win the title, the elegant beauty in a ravishing red gown was the fourth runner-up; nonetheless, she is the reigning Miss Kenya 2016 and…
The Problem With Fake Kente from China One of the most iconic African textiles known in Europe, Asia, and the Americas is a silent reminder of the greatness of the Ashanti Kingdom. Kente cloth and its colorful prints are traditionally associated with Western Africa; the various colors and weave patterns have spiritual and traditional connotations,…
The stage is tenuously set for the Gabonese Republic to host 16 African national football teams who will compete for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, which many football analysts believe might be a recapitulation for the Elephants of the Ivory Coast. In mid-December, Gabonese Sports Minister Nicole Assele visited the stadium in Oyem,…
Of the 30 candidates in the running to receive the prestigious 2016 Ballon d’Or, which was eventually awarded to Cristiano Ronaldo, one was from Algeria, a nation with a strong chance to win the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. At the age of 21, Riyad Mahrez has become a football hero not only for…
Medical workers in Kenya have been on strike for almost a week with deadly consequences for the African country. President Kenyatta announced Wednesday that almost 20 patients have died, and news agencies report that 87 patients have escaped from the country’s psychiatric hospital. The death toll will continue to rise unless a solution can…
Mushiya Tshikuka is taking the doll industry by storm, giving even Barbie a run for her money. Tshikuka is a Congolese hair stylist and television figure challenging the status quo when it comes to doll hair and authenticity. As a mother of two, Tshikuka couldn’t bring herself to allow her children to play with…
