At the premiere for the hotly anticipated film Black Panther, star Chadwick Boseman told reporters, “It’s not just a movie.” He’s right. It’s an exciting blockbuster, sure, but the story of superhero T’Challa and the African nation of Wakanda is also a celebration of Africa and its rich history and culture. We knew Black Panther was going to…
Black Panther Delivers The long-awaited film Black Panther won’t hit theaters for a few more weeks but advance tickets have been selling like crazy. In fact, they’re outselling all previous superhero movies. Though the general public still has to wait a bit longer, the premiere has come and gone and there have been a number of early screenings. Initial…
The South Korean city of PyeongChang is ready to welcome athletes from around the world for the major international sporting event known as the Winter Olympics. Even though news preceding the opening day ceremony have mostly centered on the participation of North Korean athletes and the reinstatement of Russian competitors previously banned for doping violations,…
NYFW 2018 It’s that exciting time of year when style lovers and style creators come together for New York Fashion Week (Feb. 8-16). It’s a huge event, and all eyes on are on the fashion capital and the amazing collections from designers ready to hit the runway. One of the key moments will be held…
February 2018 will be a busy month in terms of exploring a future vision of Africa. On February 16, Marvel Studios will release Black Panther, a superhero film that tells the story of Wakanda, a fictitious African nation where technology has advanced to a fantastically high degree for the purpose of promoting peace, righteousness and…
African Single Airline Transport: Liberalizing African Continent For over half a century, African leaders have pushed for a Pan-African solidarity marked by greater coordination, cooperation and consolidation of key sectors of African society. Past and present leaders across the continent have made progresses towards achieving these, but few have come close to transforming African continent…
Swearing In: The Aftermath On 30th January 2018, the National Super Alliance (NASA) went ahead with their planned ‘swearing in’ of Raila Amolo Odinga as the people’s president. Before a mammoth crowd at the historical Uhuru Park, the NASA co-principal and the coalition’s presidential candidate during the disputed and nullified 8th August 2017 took oath…
From Sahara Desert in the North through to the Congo Forests and Drakensberg Mountains in the South and every region in between, Africa is a melting pot of culture. So diverse is African culture that even within the same tribe, there is cultural stratification. The hundreds of cultural tourists streaming into African villages from…
African Americans have contributed immensely to the history and development of the United States. They have been at the center of every pivotal turn the country has made even during the dark ages of slavery and subsequent struggle for civil rights and equality. From outstanding sportsmen to economists, military men and women, politicians and…
Two weeks after the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. on January 15th, Black history month begins a month-long observance of historical contributions made by people of African ancestry. There is no question that the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. is of extreme importance around the world. Although King was not really part of…
The first match of the 2019 semifinal phase of the UEFA Champions League tournament was momentous for many reasons, and one of them was the presence of special guest Eliud Kipchoge at the brand-new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Just a couple of days before Tottenham hosted the Amsterdam Ajax at their new clubhouse, Kipchoge…
Humanitarian author Dave Eggers, known for quirky best-sellers such as A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, is currently on a tour promoting his latest novel, The Parade, which centers on the lives of two foreign contractors working on a civil engineering project in South Sudan. Eggers is not a stranger to writing about this troubled African…
Bronx Brains and Beauty: AOC, Cardi B and JLo are regular news-makers known for their catchy nicknames. They have each overcome many obstacles to get where they are yet they all remain true to their Bronx roots. All three are strong and successful women with both brains and beauty. These ladies sometimes even reference one…
Seeking Closer Diplomatic Relations, Hungary Offers More Scholarships to Kenyan Students. In late March and early April, government officials from Kenya and Hungary met in Budapest for the purpose of increasing diplomatic relations and discussing matters such as trade, health and education. The Kenyan group invited to Hungary was headed by Justin Muturi, Speaker of…
