Observers who had hoped for a contested convention on the Republican side might still get a taste of that as deep rifts appear within the GOP, whose new motto might as well be “divided we stand”. Presumptive nominee Donald Trump lashed out at Republican Speaker of the House Paul Ryan who came out on…
Gabourey Sidibe was born on May 6, 1983 in Brooklyn, New York. Her father, Ibnou Sidibe, is from Senegal and her mother, Alice Tan Ridley, is a gospel and R&B singer. Sidibe started her acting career by starring in the critically acclaimed film Precious. In 2009, at the age of 26, she was…
The Niger Delta communities are taking Shell to court after a major oil spill devastated the Boda region of Nigeria. The two oil spills occurred in 2008 and 2009, and over 15,000 people stepped forward to voice their impact on health, livelihood, and losses suffered. The official lawsuit was filed in March 2012 and…
Africa is well known for its natural resources, and China has its eye on the continent to increase its crude oil supply. With the global decrease of oil prices, China plans to increase and expand crude oil exports from Nigeria. With China being the largest developing country in the world, and Nigeria being one…
If you love children and support proper education, then the 2016 GTI fellowship are now taking applications! Teach with Africa is a non-profit organization focused on helping both students and teachers get the support they need to provide proper education to Africa’s youth. Founded in 2007, Teach with Africa was developed by Marjorie…
The Republican race for the Presidential nomination degenerated to an unbelievable new low with unsubstantiated claims and name-calling flying all over the place. Brass knuckles were drawn as the two leading candidates traded blows on Tuesday hours before the polls closed, when Donald Trump insinuated that Ted Cruz’s father Rafael Cruz was “seen with Lee Harvey…
The Hill rated the two Democratic presidential candidates at a head to head tie in the Hoosier state, making this battle tighter than ever. Although supporters were hoping that Clinton could pull off another sweeping win against Sanders, it was not to be. Sanders fought hard, and managed to put his base together to…
Best known for her role in Sarafina!, Leleti Khumalo was only 15 years old when she auditioned for the musical that made her career. Growing up in South Africa, Khumalo knew early on she was destined for stardom and quickly became interested in the performing arts by joining the youth dance group, Amajika. After…
In 2013, Telemundo launched their network across sub-Saharan Africa. Expanding outside of Latin America for the first time, Africa’s version is fully dubbed in English and Portuguese, successfully drawing in the masses with their “passionate television”. With the pay TV market booming, Telemundo knows that many viewers are looking for top quality productions and…
If you love Ghanaian music, then you know of Tic Tac and Obaapa Christy. With their recent wins at the Ghana Music Awards, these two stars continue to dominate the local music scene. Early Tic Tac Tic Tac started his career while he was still in secondary school. Living in Accra, he began…
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…
Parents of 82 schoolgirls kept captive for three years by Boko Haram in Nigeria were anxiously awaiting to see them as of Wednesday, May 10. The families have not been given any guarantees as to when they will be able to see the girls, who were released in a prisoner exchange between Boko Haram and the…
