“Challenging” is perhaps one of the best words to describe 2017, a year that brought us closer to the second decade of the 21st century with scandals, political shifts and catastrophes that tested societies around the world. Here are some of the most consequential events experienced in 2017: Politics In the United States, President Donald…
Our cuisine like our peoples, over time has become a melting pot of indigenous, Spanish, British, French, African, Indian, Chinese, Lebanese, and in more recent times, German and Italian influences. However, this article pays tribute to the culinary creativity of our African ancestors who crossed the Atlantic in chains, with meal preparation a distant memory.…
The 2018 Winter Olympics are expected to unfold against a backdrop of political tension in the Korean Peninsula, particularly between the leaders of the United States and North Korea; nevertheless, sports analysts are expecting lots of excitement as winter athletes from some previously non-participating nations will make their debut in February. One such athlete is…
English actor John Boyega has a handle of credits to his name but he hit the big time with his role as Finn in the Star Wars franchise. He debuted the role in 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens and reprised it in the recently released sequel Star Wars: The Last Jedi. While he professionally…
The numbers certainly don’t lie: Rihanna has sold more than 200 million records globally, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time. The native Barbadian stuns everyone with her beauty, compassion, generosity, intelligence and sexiness. Those sensuous curves, those lips, those eyes and that bone structure are reasons why the Most Beautiful…
Across the Continent, many Africans will be celebrating during the Christmas season. Traditions vary by region, with the unique flavor of national and local cultures contributing to a wide variety of festivities and approaches to the holiday. Below are just a few examples of how some Africans will be spending the holiday. Kenya Christmas is…
Sometimes the stars are just like us. The holidays are a time for family and fun, but for many celebrities, they are also an opportunity for extravagance. Here’s a look at some celebrity plans for the 2017 holiday season. Kim Kardashian and family keep their holidays centered around family traditions. They are known for going…
Have some last minute holiday shopping to do? Check out these ideas: Beyoncé released an epic collection of humorous merchandise just in time for the holidays. This includes wrapping paper with lyrics from Formation as well as some clothing items. The Galaxy holiday beauty collection from Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty makes for a great gift…
It hasn’t taken long for the world to fall in love with Britain’s Prince Harry and America’s Meghan Markle. The beautiful pair have melted hearts in their modern approach to love and life, and on Thursday, the official engagement photos were released to the public. The royal modern couple are affectionate, and the photos tell…
After a few months of speculation and intrigue fueled by tabloids and paparazzi, pop music queen Janet Jackson and hip hop star Jermaine Dupri seem to have reconnected their intermittent romantic relationship, which dates back to her infamous Super Bowl halftime show and wardrobe malfunction in 2004. According to a news report, Janet Jackson was…
On March 8, the United States will join other UN nation states in celebrating International Women’s Day. This day is a celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world. It’s also meant to encourage further progress. Although progress has been made when it comes to women’s rights and gender…
Dapchi town sits in the Northeast side of Nigeria. In late February, the town’s residents were ambushed with the sad news of the kidnapping of about 100 girls. Reports confirm that this kidnapping bears some similarities with the Boko Haram kidnapping that occurred in 2014. Boko Haram? According to eyewitnesses, a group of militants…
The coveted rights to be the host country of the most popular sports tournament in the world could return to Africa in 2026. Ever since South Africa hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2010, many African nations have been pondering the possibility of hosting this tournament, and Morocco is a leading country in this regard.…
“Inclusion rider”—that’s how Frances McDormand ended her acceptance speech for her Best Actress win at Sunday’s 90th Academy Awards. The term isn’t well known but refers to an actor saying the cast and crew need to be diverse before they agree to take the job, according to Dr. Philip Goff, President of The Center for…
