Meagan Good and her sister La’Myia represent two thirty-somethings who have achieved success in their careers and are giving back to a charity supporting young girls at risk. The two sisters continue with their celebrity lifestyles but have found a deeper meaning by mentoring girls who have not yet had that something which the…
Did you know that Africans suffer the worst health in the world? This is the heart-wrenching advisement of the World Health Organization in its September 2016 Bulletin. Poverty and poor access jeopardize the safety and well-being of Africans. Despite support from the international community, progress in healthcare is painfully slow. However, drones are making a…
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…
Vitiligo, a.k.a. the “Michael Jackson disease,” affects around 0.5-1% of the world’s population. Most commonly reported in India, where an estimated 8.8% of the population suffer from some form of the disease, this non-treatable skin condition is caused by the depigmentation of the skin. The condition causes one’s body to suffer from “milky” patches throughout…
A beauty queen is revered for her tall stature, perfect poise, and flawless skin, among other qualities of perfection. A beauty queen is an inspiration and an ideal of beauty for millions. A beauty queen is someone with vitiligo. Vitiligo is a skin condition causing the loss of pigment, or color, in various parts of…
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…
It was only a few weeks ago that the media took off about Drake and Rihanna getting close and personal. From showing a moment of PDA at an awards show, to dancing, and even Rihanna sporting a new tattoo that is symbolic of the relationship, the signs were no doubt clear. But are Drake and…
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…
While most of us would rather wait in line at the DMV than go through a breakup, much like your soon-to-expire license, sometimes you just have to suck it up and get it done. Plenty of people stay in relationships that are long past their expiration dates just to avoid a messy split. Interestingly…
Do you remember the infamous Octomom? You know, the woman who rode fame and fortune as she shamelessly promoted her birth of octuplets. Nadya Denise Suleman, born in 1975, is one of only two women to give birth to octuplets in the United States. The controversial topic of assisted reproductive technology surrounded the firestorm, as…
“We ’bout to have some fun in here!” Host Leslie Jones started her opening monologue for the 2017 BET Awards with that enthusiastic cry and she was right. The next four hours were very fun. There were also some moving moments, many stellar performances, and much well-deserved recognition of talent. As host, Leslie killed it.…
It’s no secret that the US is divided into red and blue states. And while it’s true that the ultimate goal for each party is to swing a state into their favor, history tells us that rarely happens. So why are Democrats so eager, willing—and at times overconfident in their ability—to win red states…
Halle Berry’s ex appears to have moved on. The model was spotted with actress Charlize Theron at the Santa Monica Pier in May. Berry’s baby daddy and the Oscar winner have reportedly been dating for months, after meeting at the school both of their children attend. Sources close to the couple say that while the…
In July of 2013, British-born Nigerian talk show host Mo Abudu debuted EbonyLife Television, a multi-media venture into modern African entertainment and news. After spending years working in talk television, Abudu expanded her horizons to create a media platform that showcases “Africa at it’s best,” or, as Abudu herself describes it, “Africa’s Africa.” Little did…
