When a 34-year-old woman was appointed to the highest political office in Finland, a 94-year-old Prime Minister advised her to listen to what older people have to say. PM Mahathir Mohamad of Malaysia is the oldest elected leader in the world, and his words of advice were directed to PM Sanna Marin of Finland, who…
Award-winning rapper Cardi B has wrapped up her West African tour. The trip included performances in Nigeria and Ghana, memorable moments with fans, and some meaningful acts of philanthropy. Writing for Quartz Africa, Saratu Abiola describes Cardi B’s time in Africa as “refreshing” for both the way she embraced the people and the positive representation…
In the political history of the United States, three Presidents have gone through the impeachment process: Andrew Johnson in 1868, Richard Nixon in 1974, and Bill Clinton in 1998. Historians can now add President Donald Trump to the list after the House Judiciary Committee voted on two articles of impeachment to be heard by the…
Tyler Perry officially launched his historic film studio in Atlanta with a star-studded party a few weeks ago. Famous friends and celebrities like Oprah, Beyoncé, and Spike Lee were in attendance. The party was a celebration not just of Perry being the first African American to own a major studio but also a celebration of…
Smartphone penetration in Africa is estimated to be around 45%, generally lower compared to the rest of the world, but surprisingly high when considering how challenging it is to deploy adequate wireless communications infrastructure in many parts of the Continent. Nonetheless, nearly 75% of the African population has access to SIM-based services, which means that…
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia is the 2019 Nobel Peace Laureate One of the most prestigious awards that can be bestowed upon individuals who promote peace in our chaotic and conflicted world is the Nobel Peace Prize. Laureates are recognized by an international committee that considers achievements in the fields of fraternity, conflict resolution,…
“No hyperbole here: Simone Biles is the greatest.” ESPN’s headline says it all. After an incredible performance this week at the FIG Gymnastics World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany, Biles became the most decorated competitor in world gymnastics championships history. After picking up gold medals for balance beam and floor exercise, her total of world championship…
1:59:40 – Eliud Kipchoge Obliterates Two-hour Marathon Barrier In the world of distance running, completing a marathon under two hours used to be a mythical concept. There is no question that humans are becoming more skilled and efficient in terms of endurance. We can see this development in the proliferation of ultra marathon races around…
Still strikingly handsome at age 55, Brad Pitt continues his award-winning acting career with his latest leading role in Ad Astra. In this sci-fi film, the Hollywood star plays an astronaut in search of his father who went missing during a space mission. A dark and atmospheric piece, the film shows a different side of…
The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated all things television. As always, there were fashion hits and misses, touching speeches, and plenty of joy and disappointment. Director Ava DuVernay arrived at the ceremony in style, wearing a stunning Reem Acra gown and with five dashing men as her dates. The men were the Exonerated Five –…
