Recently, Dr. Stella Nyanzi, came under scrutiny when she removed her clothes in order to make a statement to Makerere Institute of Social Research, protesting their decision to lock her out of “her” own office. The reason for the lockout was reported to be about Dr. Nyanzi refusing to teach the PHD students in…
Buganda is located right in the heart of East Africa, in the south central region of Uganda. The country is home to over 40 ethnic groups, and with over 52 recognized clans in the region, many rely on the old ways to identify with their affiliation and heritage. The History of Buganda …
Congolese musician and rumba icon Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba took his last journey home from Abidjan and arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo where he was born, and where he will be laid to rest. Hundreds of mourners met the body of Papa Wemba at Kinshasa Airport where friends, fans and family wept in…
As the saying goes, when life gives you lemons you make lemonade — and Beyoncé has done just that. Airing on HBO on April 23, Lemonade, an hour-long “visual album” took viewers on an emotional rollercoster: from strife and pain, to anger and reconciliation, to happiness and love. But many are wondering if this album is…
Donald Trump once again steamrolled over his rivals in a clean sweep of all five states in the Tuesday 26th primary, virtually assuring his coronation as the Republican nominee for President. “I consider myself the presumptive nominee,” the billionaire crowed. “I’ll beat Hillary very easily.” Trump won impressively, shutting down the “Never-Trump” movement which has…
Ecstatic cheers erupted in the Clinton camp each time a race was called for her on primary night Tuesday. The former Senator from New York won 4 out of 5 states, essentially shutting out her erstwhile rival Bernie Sanders. Though the wins were expected, the Clinton campaign was most elated to win the delegate…
Former first lady of Kenya Lucy Kibaki has died after battling a long illness. Reports say Mrs Kibaki was initially hospitalized since March of this year at Nairobi Hospital in Kenya, but was later transferred to Bupa Cromwell Hospital in London. In recent years, the feisty Mrs Kibaki has rarely seen in public, and has…
Naseeb Abdul Juma, better known by his stage name Diamond Platnumz, is leading the Bongo Flava hip- hop scene in Tanzania. Born in Dar es Salaam, Diamond spent his childhood living with his mother. A single child due to his estranged father, Diamond spent his early years focusing on singing and entertainment to help…
Jackie Appiah is a Ghanaian actress known for her role in over 60 films during her career, including Divine Love, Black Soul and Wind of Sorrow. Born in Canada, Jackie moved to Ghana with her mother at the age of 10. As the youngest of 5 children, Appiah had a knack for entertaining…
The Sabaki river, comprised of sand banks, mud banks, dunes and freshwater pools, is Kenya’s second-longest river. With such a vast area, much of the local wildlife are being affected by various environmental challenges in this region. Specifically, the birds of the Sabaki River are fighting for their survival as illegal sand harvesters…
In late 2016, Fadumo Dayib made history when she announced her candidacy for the presidential elections of Somalia, thus marking the first time a female politician aspired to the highest office of the troubled nation. Dayib was not in Somalia at the time of the announcement, which she made from Finland—the nation that welcomed her…
Esi Edugyan is an award-winning novelist whose cultural heritage and diverse education fuels her rich stories of history, race, and finding one’s place in the world. Born in 1977 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Edugyan began writing poetry as a teenager and her talents were soon recognized by a high school teacher. She started her…
Time Magazine has released their annual list of the most influential people of 2017. The list includes important figures including world leaders, artists, and athletes. The 2017 list includes a number of African and African-American individuals of note. Among those who made the list this year are athletes LeBron James, Simone Biles, and Colin Kaepernick, musicians John Legend and Alicia Keys, actress Viola…
An explosive new Vanity Fair report about the Donald and Melania Trump marriage has also provided new insight into the relationship between Melania and Ivanka Trump. President Trump’s relationships with both women, his wife and his daughter, have always been closely scrutinized. Both relationships are certainly unlike any we’ve seen with any previous First Family. As First…
