Fans of the most celebrated mobile device in the world waited a long time to learn about the latest version of their favorite object of desire. Once the announcement was finally made official, many enthusiasts were left in shock to wonder: What would Steve Jobs do? Apple’s announcement of the upcoming iPhone 7…
More Trouble for Chris Brown Chris Brown has found himself in trouble with the law, yet again. The singer is at the center of a legal dispute, which has resulted in his arrest. A woman who claimed Brown threatened her with a gun called police to the singer’s home in the early morning hours of…
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…
Tegla Loroupe is a Kenyan-born long distance track and field star using her success as a way to help others reach their dreams through women’s rights advocacy, peace movements, and educational programs. Running to her dreams, Loroupe holds three world records for the 20, 30, and 50 kilometer races. In addition, she was the first…
In late August, violent clashes in the capital city of Gabon left at least three people dead and a burning National Assembly. The violence was prompted by the re-election of incumbent President Ali Bongo Ondimba, which marks the continuation of a dynasty that has been in power for five decades. For the Gabonese…
Everyone knows that kids can be mean, but with modern technology this phenomenon has escalated to new heights. Damaging young impressionable minds, causing severe depression–and in some cases, even suicide–online trolling and bullying has become a serious issue across the globe. Stories are shared of kids in Japan taking their own lives; young…
What started as a simple hashtag has spread to all four corners of the globe. Created and popularized by African nationals, #IfAfricaWasASchool pokes fun at different countries and cultures by re-imagining them as high school stereotypes. Some countries are the jocks, for example, while others are the nerds or band geeks. “#IfAfricaWasASchool Ivory Coast…
Sunday night’s VMA Awards was more than just music, and the Drake/Rihanna buzz continued to fly when the two shared a very public moment of affection. But does this most recent PDA actually confirm the two are an official “item”? USA today reported that for several days after the music awards show, the…
Angela Merkel, one of the biggest names surrounding the refugee crisis, has come under fire once again after admitting she underestimated the refugee crisis. The blow boosted the AfD–Alternative fuer Deutschland party, an anti-immigration party–to over 21% of the votes in recent exit polls after Merkel addressed the fact that the impact felt by…
The desire to make beauty a point has far-reaching ramifications. Not only are people ready to debate about it, but many demand for beauty to be reinstated as a public value that goes far beyond the latest trends in fashion. Alicia Keys has never been one to crumble under the constant scrutiny of others.…
The Douglas Review recently spoke with Somoina Kimojino of the Koroga Festival and Programmes Director at 98.4 Capital FM about a wide range of issues, including the alleged “situation” between Capital FM and Blankets and Wine. As the story goes, when an ambitious young talent known as Muthoni the Drummer Queen floated the idea of a…
2017 has certainly been an eventful year in entertainment and in celebrating the achievements of black people in music, film, and sports, the BET Awards has something for everyone. This year’s show takes place on June 25, 2017. Beyoncé leads the list of nominees with seven nods and she’ll be competing with sister Solange in two…
The most important international football tournament after the FIFA World Cup is set to kick off in mid-June 2017, and the participation of Cameroon has been confirmed despite an ongoing legal dispute within the confederation and professional leagues of that African nation. The 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup is being hosted by Russia; the inaugural match…
Uber, the personal transportation service that seems to attract controversy in just about every country it enters, has named a new Chief Brand Officer who could possibly turn things around for the company’s battered image. Bozoma Saint John, one of the most respected names in marketing and branding, has stepped down from her incredibly successful…
