It’s official—Nana Akufo-Addo has won the Presidency of Ghana. Of course, this isn’t the President-elect’s first rodeo; in fact, he ran for office under the New Patriotic Party in both 2008 and 2012. However, this year he focused on the ongoing struggle of Ghana’s high unemployment rate and the poor economy, and frustrated voters…
“Akube” is definitely a record you’ve heard played at African clubs across the globe. Nigerian singer and rap artist Dotman’s real name is Olatunji Oladotun Alade. He was born on December 9, 1993, in Ogun State, Nigeria. Interestingly, while he is often praised as a songwriter, Dotman does not know how to play an instrument…
On November 27th, King Charles Mumbere, monarch of the Rwenzururu kingdom in Western Uganda, was arrested for murder in the death of Constable Godfrey Kasimba on March 24th, 2016. After his court appearance amid heavy security, King Mumbere will remain at the high-security Nalufenya Prison until December 13th when he returns to court, according…
Yemi Alade has taken the Afro pop music scene by storm with her uptempo, fresh hits and unique brand of sass. Born in Abia State, Nigeria in 1989, Alade draws upon her Yoruba and Igbo roots to create songs that reflect her heritage, while still appealing to the masses. She is often affectionately referred to…
The man behind one of Nigeria’s biggest hits, “Duro”, singer-songwriter, musician, dancer, and producer Tekno Miles’ real name is Augustine Miles Kelechi. He was born on December 17, 1992 in Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria. When he was eight years old his parents enrolled him in a performance arts school where he learned how to…
Gambia has joined Burundi and South Africa in leaving the International Criminal Court (ICC). Representatives from Gambia claim the court is institutionally biased against Africans while supporters of the court claim that by leaving, all three countries are attempting to cover up crimes by their respective governments. The court, created in 1998 by a…
The man behind some of Nigeria’s biggest international hits, singer and dancer Patoranking, née Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie, was born on May 27, 1990 in Ijegun Egba Satellite Town in the suburbs of Lagos, Nigeria. He would later move to Ebute Metta where he attended both the Citizen Comprehensive College Epe and the Jibril Martin…
Handling International Debt Mozambique’s government has recently entered into negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) exploring ways to prevent a looming economic crisis caused by the developing African nation’s heavy international debt load. By the end of this year, the nation’s debt will reach a staggering 130% of its Gross Domestic Product…
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Bebi Philip’s real name is N’guessan Bebi Philippe Amessan. Philip, who is also known as Koro Bebi or BBP, was born on May 18, 1988, in Treichville , Abidjan in the Lagunes region of Ivory Coast, West Africa. Also a composer, musical arranger and television personality, he was born to…
Sudanese doctors are taking a stand in protest against the deteriorating conditions and low wages at government-run hospitals. An independent doctors union known as the Central Committee of Sudanese Doctors (CCSD), said that only emergency cases would be seen by medics within government hospitals. Some privately-run hospitals are remaining open. What Happened? Approximately 95%…
