Ghanaian hip-hop artist and rapper Sardokie will be tying the knot with longtime girlfriend Tracy Sarkcess this summer. The couple has been together for over a decade and welcomed their first child in 2016. After years of speculation about whether and when they would tie the knot, one of Ghana’s favorite couples will finally wed…
Lebron James is one of the world’s most influential athletes, known for his iconic look and effortless free throws. Now, the basketball superstar is taking his fame and fortune to the next level. Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, James has committed to helping at-risk children rise above their circumstances by opening his…
An Indian ship sailing from Dubai to northern Somalia has been hijacked while operating in the Gulf of Aden. According to a newswire published by Reuters, the ship was seized along with her crew of 11 sailors. This hijacking is the third incident in the last few weeks involving piracy, a threat that maritime security forces…
The British paper the Daily Mail has a big check to write to Melania Trump. The First Lady, who filed suit against the newspaper in August of 2016, recently settled with the publication. Melania brought the suit against the newspaper after they published—without any evidence—an article that stated Melania had worked as a high-end escort…
Charlie Murphy Dead at 57 Charlie Murphy, the brother of A-list movie star and comedian Eddie Murphy, has died at 57. His manager said that he had been battling leukemia. Murphy was receiving chemotherapy at a New York hospital when he passed away on April 12, 2017. After spending many years working for his brother…
Outspoken African Activist Jailed for Her Acerbic Tongue Calling the President of your country names might be considered freedom of speech in some places, but in Uganda, it will land you in jail. At least that is what activist Dr. Stella Nyanzi recently found out when she was summarily arrested after giving a lecture in…
Amidst Terror Attacks and a State of Emergency, Pope Francis Plans to Visit Egypt Despite the state of emergency declared in Egypt after two deadly suicide attacks on two Christian churches, the Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis is moving forward with a visit in late April. The attacks were carried out on Palm Sunday, an…
The job of the most embattled and long suffering member of the United States White House is not getting any easier. As the foremost spokesperson representing the administration of President Donald Trump, Press Secretary Sean Spicer is tasked with the seemingly impossible task of putting a positive spin on the work of arguably the most…
Several days ago, humanitarian rescue worker Daniel Calvelo saw his week bookended with death and new life. The 26-year-old was working as part of Spanish NGO Proactiva Open Arms. They were doing search and rescue missions in the Mediterranean Sea, a job that is sometimes dangerous, often devastating, and occasionally full of joy and hope. Calvelo…
As the Christian community around the world prepared for Holy Week celebrations, a most unholy incident took place on a runway of O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, one of the busiest hubs for air travel in the world. The dreadful incident involved the violent removal of Dr. David Dao, a 69-year old Asian physician, from…
