The overblown drama and theatrics of reality television were reportedly in full display at the White House this week as Omarosé Onée Manigault-Newman, better known as Omarosa of the hit NBC series The Apprentice, was dismissed from her duties as a communications assistant to United States President Donald Trump, who also happens to be the…
African nations on the fast track of development are getting the attention of tech giants such as Google and Facebook, with the latter expecting to open a facility to take advantage of the human capital in Nigeria. In late November, the social networking giant announced its intention of setting up a startup incubator and technology hub…
An African continent economically united under a free trade agreement may sound like something that Marcus Garvey would have dreamed about before passing away during World War II. Nonetheless, the Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) of 55 sovereign nations has been in the works since 2015 and it could be signed in March 2018. In early…
The 2018 Golden Globe nominations are out! The Shape of Water and The Post led for film nominations while Big Little Lies led the TV noms. In the wake of Hollywood’s many sexual harassment scandals of late, all eyes were on the Globes to see what would happen. As expected by many, House of Cards…
You could call her marvelous Meghan Markle because fashion insiders believe the beautiful brunette and American fiancée of Britain’s Prince Harry is on her way to becoming a modern style icon for the world. With all eyes upon her, Markle has chosen attractive clothing options that are both classic and contemporary and not too trendy…
During a late November tour of various African nations by French President Emmanuel Macron, the young and progressive leader made an unexpected announcement from Burkina Faso, where he delivered a lecture before students at the University of Ouagadougou. President Macron spoke about post-colonial issues in the areas of immigration, development and economy, and he underscored…
Models are typically known for being very attractive, but there are some who stand high above the rest, and one of these young women is Somali-American Fatima Siad. Besides having spectacular bone structure, a wide dazzling smile and bright eyes, the Boston-raised beauty has a depth that goes beyond the physical model standards. Siad was born…
During a few weeks in November, a group of young Kenyans competed in the fourth edition of the Africa Tech Challenge, a professional skills competition sponsored by AVIC International, a subsidiary of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China. More than 100 competitors showed off their carpentry, masonry and steelwork skills at the future site of…
After a break from acting, Nigerian movie star Omotola Jalade Ekiende has made her triumphant return to the big screen. During her time off, she was working on building her business, a film village in Badagry, as well as continuing her philanthropic work with the Omotola Youth Empowerment Programme. Speaking to This Day, Ekiende said,…
Although the hiplife genre began in the 1980s, Ghanian musician Sarkodie has done perhaps more than any other artist to help the genre grow and spread. Hiplife uniquely blends the genres of highlife and hip hop. An an unofficial ambassador for the genre, Sarkodie raps in his native Twi language and doesn’t shy away from…
Tracee Ellis was a vision of beauty at the Emmys this year. Floating in a cloud of fuchsia, The Black-ish actress dropped jaws in her over-the-top red carpet ball gown. Tracee’s outfit was one of the most talked about at the Awards show. And we can see why. We love you Tracee!…
Systemic Racism The racial divide in the US is perpetuated by misunderstanding and fear. The Black Lives Matter movement is not trying to minimize the importance of other lives, but to draw attention to the divide between white and black citizens in America. The movement’s goal is not to create violence, but to show…
Queen Nzingha, or Ana de Sousa Nzinga Mbande, was an African ruler who was born in 1583 in Angola. She held dominion over the Matamba and Ndongo Kingdoms of Angola’s Mbundu people from 1631 until her death, attributed to natural causes, on December 17th, 1663. Queen Nzingha ruled long enough to earn several nicknames,…
Tanzanian recording artist and singer-songwriter Ali Kiba is very popular in East Africa but he is starting to gain an international following as well. Singing in his native Swahili, Kiba has buttery smooth vocals that often float over danceable rhythms. An example of Kiba’s style can be found in his 2014 hit “Mwana”. The official…
