Many communities around the world would benefit from a low impact renewable energy source to power their daily lives, and African countries may just be on track to lead the world in the initiative. It’s an exciting time in Africa and many experts believe that renewable energy is about to explode across the continent…
Grace Ihejiamaizu is an entrepreneur, non-profit advocate, and local hero of Nigeria working to support and develop the country’s next generation of leaders. Grace has a natural ability to lead and motivate her supporters and works with a variety of non-profit companies, including her own initiative the Raising Young and Productive Entrepreneurs, or RYPE.…
Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative, or YEDI, has taken on the mission: To educate, empower, and inspire youth and community development in Nigeria using sound, proven models that get results. YEDI, founded in 2011, is a local Nigerian NGO and nonprofit consulting company. Since its inception, the NGO has experienced significant growth and…
Where’s Wizkid? Known by his stage name Wizkid, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun is a well known Nigerian recording artist, songwriter and performer. Starting his career at the young age of 11, Wizkid has since become a major contributing artist in the Nigerian music scene. His work has landed him several achievements over the years…
With nearly 25% of Zimbabwe’s population at risk of starvation, the country faces one of its most devastating droughts in history. Attributed to the El Nino weather phenomenon, Zimbabwe has pleaded to local charities and foreign governments to help them raise over $1.5 billion US dollars to help save their countrymen. Impact…
History of Petroleum Exploration in Niger Delta Petroleum exploration began as early as 1908, when the German company Bitumen Corporation, began prospecting for tar sand deposits in the South and Western regions of Nigeria. The venture quickly ended after the initial phase citing that there was not enough commercial quantity to continue…
The delegate haul might not be large, but the psychological boost is great. Bernie Sanders, with his win in the Wisconsin primary has now won seven of the last eight Democratic contests, and has fought his way back from what seemed like the slowing down of his campaign. In a jubilant speech that was…
A clearly relieved Ted Cruz thanked the people of Wisconsin for his big win of the night over Donald Trump. Cruz started by enumerating his previous wins to lukewarm clapping from the crowd. The Texas Senator slammed the media for having put Wisconsin in Trump’s lane, and for being proven wrong about that. …
P-Square may no longer be a duo now that Peter is actively performing solo acts in Abuja and slated for more shows in Dubai early April 2016. But one thing is clear, the two twin brothers have come to a crossroads in their band’s career. So what is the driving force between the artists?…
The New York Times announced their “Happiest Country List” in early March, but Burundi wasn’t at the top of that list. Out of more than 150 countries, Burundi was ranked at #135 according to the poll based on violent political crisis, low life expectancy, extremely low levels of well being and a poor economical…
The European Union is breathing a little more comfortably after the first round of presidential elections in the French Republic. The two highly controversial and surprising political shifts of 2016—the United Kingdom’s Brexit referendum and the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States of America—loomed very high over France as voters headed…
Rachel Dolezal Makes an Appearance Rachel Dolezal has reappeared in the media. Most recall her as the white woman who presented herself as black for about a decade before being discovered and resigning from her leadership position in the NAACP. Living as an African American woman, and now going by the name Nkechi Amare Diallo,…
An Ocean of Plastic Surrounds Various Continents Our hydrosphere, already besieged with major issues such as climate change and overfishing, is home to tons of garbage and plastic that could further endanger various ecosystems around the world. According to an alarming study published in April by Science Advances magazine, Spanish researchers discovered a massive accumulation of…
Noëlla Coursaris is not only a well-known model, but she is also a self-described “fierce advocate for Africa’s youth” and an active philanthropist. As a successful fashion model in London and NYC, she has regularly graced the pages of magazines like Vogue, Elle, and Vanity Fair. Her true passion, though, is giving back and championing human rights.…
