With the upcoming election around the corner, the Trump vs Clinton showdown is being reported more like a big arena boxing match than an actual political election. From trash talk to hype, both camps are preparing for war as the general election inches closer. But what can we expect once the dust settles and Clinton formally…
As much of the world is keeping a close eye to the political stage of the United States, another election is taking its toll on the citizens of its nation, specifically, Kenya. Imagine finding yourself in a group of people standing in the street trying to have your voice heard and without warning a canister…
After World War II, the United Kingdom had an incredibly difficult time entering the European Economic Community, EEC, due to President Charles de Gaulle of France subduing its entrance through the veto process. After being denied entry on two separate occasions, once in 1937 and the second in 1963, the United Kingdom was finally granted a seat…
If you are a thrill-seeker and need a rush of adrenaline, then finding yourself hanging off a 360 foot waterfall in Zambia may be the next item on your next bucket list. Devil’s Pool, is a small portion of water situated right on the edge of Victoria Falls. The Falls stretch some 5,600 feet and borders…
Naomie Harris is a British actress best known for her roles in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’, ’28 Days Later’, and ‘James Bond – Skyfall’. Born to a Jamaican mother and Trinidadian father, Harris attended Pembrook College, Cambridge where she obtained a degree in Social and Political Sciences. But politics were not the only thing…
Finding a sustainable energy source to power the standard power grid of Tanzania has gone through several phases over the years, and as the Hydro sector begins to see its final days, many are scrambling to secure the next big power producer for the country. So what happened to the Hydro sector, a normally solid…
Known as the most active renewable energy sector in Africa, Kenya is setting the stage for what could be a worldwide solution to power shortages. Aimed at focusing on bringing electricity to those who have lived without this modern convenience most of their lives, Kenyans are embracing the idea of affordable and reliable energy…
Owiso Odera is a Kenyan actor capturing the big screen with hits such as Acholiland, television series The Originals, and, most recently, Blue Bloods. Odera quickly realized he was made for the spotlight and started his acting journey by attending and graduating from the University of California, San Diego. His goal is to bring Africa…
A British actor known for her roles in both British and American films, Thandie Newton has starred in a variety of blockbusters including ‘Mission Impossible 2‘, ‘The Pursuit of Happyness‘ and ‘Crash‘ to name a few. Born in London, England to a mother, Nyasha, of Zimbabwean descent, and an English father, Nick Newton, Thandie…
It was a tense moment on the field, fans full of excitement, the team anxious for the shot, as Mary Waya made her way down court, diving through legs, around tall defenders and right to the goal. This is Netball, a version of basketball where seven players on each team go head to head…
English artist Damien Hirst is in hot water for cultural appropriation at this year’s Venice Biennale. His exhibit includes a golden head that mimics the work of artists from Ile-Ife, Nigeria. This is particularly remarkable given that this is a hugely important year for Nigeria, with artists representing their country at a national pavilion for the…
While American tech giants such as Apple, Google and PayPal compete and fail to agree on the standards for digital wallets, a financial technology platform proudly developed in Africa is set to expand across the Continent. Safaricom, the Kenyan wireless services company that operates the M-Pesa network, recently issued a major corporate announcement. Vodacom, a South…
The glamorous stage where the English National Ballet performs is worlds away from the grinding poverty of the Kuwinda slum in Kenya. Yet that stage appears to be where one former Kuwinda resident is destined to be seen. Sixteen-year-old Joel Kioko is a phenomenon in the ballet world. Like many male dancers, he came to…
Venice Biennale is an arts organization in Venice, Italy that organizes a prestigious bi-annual contemporary art exhibition. Art collectors and dealers flock to the event and it helps artists get discovered and make sales. This year is a landmark year for Nigeria, with a special pavilion for Nigerian artists included. This is the first time in…
