German development minister Gerd Muller announced earlier this year that he was proposing a “Marshall Plan” for Africa that would see massive German investment in Africa. Modeled after the post-World War II aid program that restarted the devastated European economy, Muller’s plan would provide millions of Euros in funding for youth programs, training and…
African clubs across the globe have been spinning Ayo Jay’s “Your Number” since it came on the scene. Nigerian singer and performer Ayo Jay was born Ayoola Ogundeyi Jr. on August 9, 1989, in London, England. He is also known in some circles as Boy Wonder and was raised in Lagos, Nigeria. He discovered…
The prolific singer known as Mr. Eazi was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. He attended elementary and secondary school in Lagos, Nigeria. Upon graduating he moved to Ghana where he attended the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, located in Kumasi, Ghana, where he graduated as a mechanical engineer. He…
The election was supposed to be over in Gambia and even after President Yahya Jammeh acknowledged his loss and conceded to his opponent, nearly a week later Jammeh is now rejecting the results of the election based on “serious abnormalities.” “After a thorough investigation, I have decided to reject the outcome of the recent election.…
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…
