With the political debates just around the corner, everyone is beginning to get a bit antsy when it comes to this year’s presidential elections. From Donald Trump’s wishy-washiness on his “birther” accusations to shuffling around the immigration topic, Republicans are still unclear on many of his political strategies. Hillary Clinton’s has not had much more…
The Ugandan Rapper Keko is well aware of the dangers of drugs and alcohol. In 2014, while leading a highly successful music career, she found herself in a downward spiral of drug and alcohol abuse. Luckily she was able to pull herself out, and now uses her fame to keep other young Ugandans from…
Recently, a popular Kenyan web series has grasped the attention of many both within and outside of its target audience. Tuko Macho is a groundbreaking web series, which means “we’re watching” in Swahili. The group takes justice into their own hands by capturing and punishing those who have committed atrocities and who are considered to…
Tied inextricably to the world’s crude oil market, Nigeria’s economy is reeling from low oil prices and militant attacks against oil facilities. The current price of a barrel of oil is approximately $45.00 USD, down from the 2012 high of $109.45 USD. Although oil is only about 15% of the country’s GDP, it represents…
On September 6, 2016, amid urgent calls from federal health officials and medical leaders warning of the dire need for funds, the Senate failed for the third time to pass the $1.1 billion Zika funding bill. Why did this happen and what are the critical issues involved? What is the history of this impasse?…
Lupita Nyong’o owned the red carpet on Sunday night at the gala presentation of her new film, Queen of Katwe, at the Toronto International Film Festival. The actress wore a breathtaking yellow and blue gown with a unique and intricately-detailed bodice created by House of Herrera. The star’s stunning look was accessorized with a…
When Britain decided to leave the European Union officially in June 2016, global markets were rocked to their very core initially, and the Dow Jones and the British Pound took a beating. The British people voted for Brexit in spite of a UK treasury report that found that the nation’s productivity and GDP…
The artistry and talent of the Nigerian film industry are being showcased to an international audience this week at the 41st Toronto International Film Festival. Every year, TIFF highlights the cinema of a specific urban center as part of its City to City program, and for 2016 the focus is on the exciting…
In late-July, Democrats suffered an embarrassing scandal when a series of hacked emails form the Democratic National Committee were released into the public. The hacked emails contained evidence that the national party showed a preference towards former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the 2016 US Presidential Election over her opponent, Senator Bernie…
According to media regulators in China, television shows that promote Western lifestyles are now banned. The Chinese Xinhua news agency reported recently that China would ban entertainment from the West that showed admiration for Western lifestyles or made jokes about classic Chinese traditions. The government is seeking to keep internet celebrities, stars, and…
