The Voice has hit the big time not only in America, but across the globe with syndicates searching for top talent in countries such as the UK, China, and South Africa. This hot spot for aspiring artists continues to deliver season after season. So how does South Africa fair in this “fairy tale” of a…
Some people across America spend hours in the sun hoping to find that perfect shade of bronze while others spend hours in an artificial tanning bed for a flawless copper glow. Meanwhile in other parts of the world where darker skin tones are prevalent, skin whitening creams are used to boost the confidence of many. Whether you…
Imagine a sold out concert for your favorite artist, excited, you spend the day preparing for a wonderful night, go out and buy a new outfit, spend your time getting ready in anticipation of the excitement, only to find out there is in fact, NO CONCERT. That’s what happened to Kanye West fans when…
NoViolet Bulawayo, or better known by her author name Elizabeth Zandile Tshele, is a Zimbabwean author famous for her works such as “We Need New Names,” “Hitting Budapest,” and “Snapshot”. Growing up in Zimbabwe, Bulawayo spent her primary years studying in Tsholotsho, her home town, but quickly left to pursue a higher education in…
Born in Los Angeles, this Kenyan singer, songwriter, entertainer, dancer and actress is taking the industry by storm. Recently signed to mega label Chocolate City, Kimani has both the looks and skills to make the big time. Combined with her recent collaboration with artists such as MI on her debut song ‘M’toto’, to her…
Actors represent a wide range of characters on screen, and while many of those personalities are written by people other than the actor themselves, they continue to bring a hint of home to each role they play. As new up and coming artists emerge, there is no shortage of actors that hail from Nigeria. In fact,…
The Nigerian cinema world is known for its beauty, creativity, and history, celebrating over 20 years of entertainment. Along with two decades of inspiration, story telling, and drama, Nollywood offers other cultural impacts on the Nigerian population including the standards of beauty. As the third largest film industry in the world, Nollywood has a…
Republicans should be sitting pretty in terms of who their candidate is for the upcoming presidential election. While there continues to be major cracks within the GOP, voters are coming to terms with the fact that they have a front runner that leaders in the Republican party find very difficult to support. As Trump…
Hillary Clinton stormed the stage in Brooklyn New York to claim her hard-earned victory as the presumptive Democratic nominee. In front of an ecstatic and wildly cheering crowd, deafening in its approval, Secretary Clinton took a moment to absorb and revel in the historic moment. The former first lady looked radiant with joy at…
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.…
Since 1998, the World Bank and its World Economic Forum have been publishing the “Africa Competitiveness Report,” which is released every two years after members of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund meet to issue forecasts for global economic growth. In 2017, the report presents a positive outlook for the Continent, and this…
Representation and inclusivity matter. Playing with dolls, particularly Barbie, is a large part of childhood for many, but the doll and its clothing haven’t been very representative of all people. Barbie has made some strides recently by introducing dolls with different body shapes, different skin tones, and even dolls with disabilities. One Muslim woman from…
Even though Major League Baseball dates back to 1869, the history of this professional sports association continues to be written in 2017. First of all, the Chicago Cubs of the National League are the defending champions after decades of languishing as perennial underdogs; second, in the same National League, a player born in Africa took…
Although most people outside of the country are unaware, South Africa has a long history of receiving populations from China. In fact, the very first groups, comprised of laborers and slaves, were brought over from China to the newly-founded Dutch colony in South Africa during the late 17th century. However, it wasn’t until the 1870s that…
