Tanzania continues to struggle with poverty due to a variety of reasons, including the fact that nearly 90% of Tanzania’s poor citizens live in rural areas. While this lack is not limited to the rural regions, the highest level is felt in the semi-arid areas which depend solely on livestock and farming to make a living.…
For a candidate that uses the word “liar” as much as Donald Trump, you would expect his record to be squeaky clean, but Trump is far from an angel when it comes to truth telling. He has even gone as far as to nickname a former opponent “Lyin’ Ted”. If that wasn’t enough to…
Children are the future of our world, and Plan International takes that notion very seriously. Founded in 1937 by John Langdon-Davies during the Spanish Civil War, Langdon-Davies realized the impact and long term effects that conflict had on the children of the region. With more than 11,000 refugees passing through the railways of Santander,…
Tanzania is home to over 49 million people and with its expansive wilderness regions, many of those people live off the grid and without power. But some companies like M-KOPA Solar are looking to change that in this East African country through leveraging the use of cell phones, weekly electric plans, and technology to help…
Blac Chyna’s Rise to Fame Blac Chyna is a an American model and entrepreneur. Although her name is on everyone’s lips today, Blac Chyna was not always on top of the world. Born Angela Renée White, she moved from her hometown of Washington D.C. to Miami, FL at 18. After moving to Sunshine State, Angela began…
One of the largest animal rescue airlifts ever took place on April 29th and 30th, 2016, as 33 lions were rescued from circuses in Columbia and Peru and transported to the Emoya Big Cat Sanctuary in Vaalwater, Limpopo, South Africa. This sanctuary was chosen because of its ideal climate and environment. Laws were enacted in…
The World Health Organization, or WHO, reported that cholera affects between 1.4 to 4.3 million people world wide causing an alarming rate of deaths per year estimated between 28,000 to 142,000 people. Known for breakouts in regions where there is excessive overcrowding, poor water sources, abundant trash, and unsanitary toilets, cholera can cause profuse…
Over the years, Tanzania has gone through quite a few changes in their music industry, shifting from traditional music, to modern hip hop, and the local spin known as Bongo Flava. Even though Bongo Flava has taken center stage over the recent years, other genres still play an important role in the Tanzanian music…
Usama Mukwaya is a successful director, screenwriter, movie producer and actor. Born into a modest family in Uganda, Usama started his writing career at a young age. He was brought into the industry as a script writer and supporting actor for Dan Kiggundu’s Maryland Productions at the early age of 21. Early Career…
Prominent businessman, Raphael Afaedor, has been quite busy over the years working for companies such as Monster and Goldman Sachs in addition to creating his own companies including Jumia and Supermart. The Harvard grad is no stranger to hard work, and through speaking six different languages, he has proven that his ability to understand…
In Senegal, the high cost of health care is prompting tech entrepreneurs to come up with solutions to meet the needs of poor families. To this effect, VoLo and JokkoSanté were two tech startups recognized for their innovations at a late 2015 event organized by the Embassy of Switzerland and an organization representing IT workers and business…
In the US, the second Sunday in May is a day dedicated to the celebration of mothers. Mother’s Day has evolved over time has become a day for celebrating not just mothers, but also for celebrating grandmothers, stepmothers, aunts, and other women of influence in our lives. Mother’s Day is a rare holiday that crosses…
Ethiopian street artist Behulum Mengistu discovered graffiti arts seven years ago. Shortly thereafter, he learned more about the art form from a visiting American PhD scholar who studied hip-hop cultures. From that point, he became heavily involved in both hip-hop culture and graffiti art, quickly becoming a celebrated street artist. Despite his largely American…
If you haven’t yet seen designer Buki Ade’s Spring/Summer 17 swimwear collection, then you are missing out on the exceptional glamour, exoticism, attention to detail and expression of African culture she so brilliantly blends into each piece. The Nigerian-American fashion designer has caught the eye of major style publications like Vogue and Sports Illustrated‘s famous swimsuit…
