On the morning of December 19, a powerful Nigerian business executive was surprised to find agents from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission at his doorstep. The arrest of Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma made headlines across Africa; as international news bureaus picked up on the story, many people were surprised to learn about Innoson, an automaker…
At a time of social conflict and the marginalization of communities and their needs, it is more important than ever to focus on things that bring people together and to celebrate our roots and culture. Kwanzaa gives us all an opportunity to reflect on what is most important in our lives and to recognize traditions that…
While football federations in Europe and the Americas are yet to be convinced about FIFA’s implementation of goal line technology and video assistant referee (VAR) systems, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) plans to use both technologies in 2018 during the Total African Nations Championship. During a CAF meeting in Cairo, officials resolved to roll…
Spike Lee’s career took off with his 1986 film She’s Gotta Have It. The movie was Lee’s first feature-length film and he wrote, directed, and edited it, working with a very small budget. It was well-received by both audiences and critics. Thirty-odd years later, Lee has returned to the story that launched his career with…
Since 2000, American audiences have been captivated by the reality show Big Brother. Initially a remake of a Dutch show by the same name, the US version has also inspired spinoffs all around the globe. Soon, East Africa will have their own version of the show. Called God Father East Africa, the show is currently…
The overblown drama and theatrics of reality television were reportedly in full display at the White House this week as Omarosé Onée Manigault-Newman, better known as Omarosa of the hit NBC series The Apprentice, was dismissed from her duties as a communications assistant to United States President Donald Trump, who also happens to be the…
African nations on the fast track of development are getting the attention of tech giants such as Google and Facebook, with the latter expecting to open a facility to take advantage of the human capital in Nigeria. In late November, the social networking giant announced its intention of setting up a startup incubator and technology hub…
An African continent economically united under a free trade agreement may sound like something that Marcus Garvey would have dreamed about before passing away during World War II. Nonetheless, the Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) of 55 sovereign nations has been in the works since 2015 and it could be signed in March 2018. In early…
The 2018 Golden Globe nominations are out! The Shape of Water and The Post led for film nominations while Big Little Lies led the TV noms. In the wake of Hollywood’s many sexual harassment scandals of late, all eyes were on the Globes to see what would happen. As expected by many, House of Cards…
You could call her marvelous Meghan Markle because fashion insiders believe the beautiful brunette and American fiancée of Britain’s Prince Harry is on her way to becoming a modern style icon for the world. With all eyes upon her, Markle has chosen attractive clothing options that are both classic and contemporary and not too trendy…
The film Black Panther, part of the Marvel Comics Universe, is breaking global cinema records beyond expectation, and influential figures are taking notice about the positive messages young people can derive from this movie. Michelle Obama, former First Lady of the United States, took to Twitter to express her gratitude to the Black Panther production team…
In 2018, there will be more than one FIFA World Cup where the best national teams from around the world will match up for a shot at one of the most prestigious football awards in history. Everyone knows about the 2018 World Cup in Russia, which will kickoff in a few months; later in the…
Black Panther is a big deal. In a time of year known for having poor movie turnout, it managed to turn in the third biggest 4-day weekend ever, making over $235 million. The estimated global launch was $404 million. Every social network saw a flood of praise and excitement as people saw the movie. Black…
The box office success of the film Black Panther, a major Hollywood production directed by Ryan Coogler and featuring a strong paean to Afro-Futurism, is living proof that audiences are ready to welcome diversity at movie theaters. Coogler rose to prominence in Hollywood after Fruitvale Station, a love letter to his California hometown of Oakland,…
