Over the years, Tanzania has gone through quite a few changes in their music industry, shifting from traditional music, to modern hip hop, and the local spin known as Bongo Flava. Even though Bongo Flava has taken center stage over the recent years, other genres still play an important role in the Tanzanian music…
Usama Mukwaya is a successful director, screenwriter, movie producer and actor. Born into a modest family in Uganda, Usama started his writing career at a young age. He was brought into the industry as a script writer and supporting actor for Dan Kiggundu’s Maryland Productions at the early age of 21. Early Career…
Prominent businessman, Raphael Afaedor, has been quite busy over the years working for companies such as Monster and Goldman Sachs in addition to creating his own companies including Jumia and Supermart. The Harvard grad is no stranger to hard work, and through speaking six different languages, he has proven that his ability to understand…
In 2007 nearly 1,300 people across the country of Kenya lost their lives to a wave of brutal attacks that were based on the turmoil of the current election year. William Ruto was accused of planning and executing a brutal campaign of violence during the elections after the Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga accused the then-president,…
Photo Credit: mirsasha via Compfight cc It’s no secret that elephants have been a major tourist attraction in Africa and now the emerging elephant refuge industry taking tourism to the next level. But are we seeing the next big trend in tourism by visiting the natural habitat and getting up close and personal with “wild”…
A study done by Price Waterhouse Coopers officially ranked Kenya as the 3rd most corrupt country in the world back in early 2016. This announcement comes during a time of severe unrest and public anger over the thefts of recent public resources that uncovered the loss of nearly Sh791 million dollars from the National…
Concern about the environment has been on the rise for decades: as the human population swells and resources dwindle, governments and organizations have stepped in to address concerns over a sustainable future. In West Africa, Ghana recently hosted to a renewable energy fair. If its efforts come to pass, then it may help solve problems…
Conjestina Achieng was a role model for young Kenyans who wanted to get ahead in sports. She played soccer as a child and was then inspired to try boxing by her brother, Joseph. She worked hard at training, and, after 7 amateur bouts, made it to the pro ranks. She won her first…
Donald Trump allegedly said Africans are “lazy fools only good at eating, lovemaking and thuggery.” While there have been no solid confirmations that Donald Trump actually said these words, it would probably would not surprise many people if he did say so, making a Trump presidency seem quite a scary prospect. But that’s…
She’s brilliant, educated, creative, and driven — at just 24, she’s already a force to be reckoned with. Ghana’s youngest CEO, Caroline Esinam Adzogble, has every intention of making Ghana and the world in which she grew up a far better place. And she wants to do it right now. The list…
Let’s be honest; when you hear the name Dolce & Gabbana, you know you’re going to see elegance that is almost spellbinding with exquisite old world tradition blended in. On Friday, her final day in Italy, First Lady Melania Trump donned a vivid floral D&G coat when she met with Emanuela Mauro, wife of the Italian…
The World Health Organization (WHO) hasn’t exactly been viewed in the most positive light as of late and many have accused the organization of failing to respond quickly and effectively enough to the most recent Ebola outbreak—a charge that WHO officials eventually admitted to. There was also the questions as to whether the organization was…
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…
