In 2008, Airbnb improved the means of lodging for many people. Welcoming loft apartments and stylish designs for destinations, this company has attracted masses from all walks of life. Airbnb has been the talk of travel for many people with millions signing up as members. In 2015 in South Africa, the number of Airbnb guests…
A WHO Goodwill Ambassador is typically a celebrity that uses their fame and talent to advocate for matters relating to health across the globe. While former ambassadors have been carrying out their duties, mostly unnoticed, the recent appointment of Robert Mugabe caused public uproar. The President of Zimbabwe, aged 93, was appointed as the WHO Goodwill Ambassador…
Weddings are expensive but some people take the expense of a wedding to another level with all kinds of bling and extravagance. Not surprisingly, when Gucci Mane married Keyshia Ka’oir this week, the ceremony was all kinds of lavish. In fact, they spent a cool $1.7 million on the big day. Or rather, BET did.…
The number of women victimized by producer Harvey Weinstein has continued to grow. In a compelling op-ed for The New York Times, Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o has added her voice to the chorus. After sharing the details of several uncomfortable encounters with Weinstein, Nyong’o ends with a rallying cry hopeful of change. “I speak up…
In the current political climate of the United States, even the most meticulous analysts have had a hard time trying to determine a constant, defining theme of the Trump administration. In the words of former President George Walker Bush, Donald Trump can be described as a “flip-flopper,” a politician whose views, goals and convictions seem…
Many may not be aware of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK)’s cozy and lucrative relationship with African countries. Following earlier attempts to establish links with some nations on the Continent through the provision of aid programs, this relationship has intensified with North Korea currently having embassies in 11 out of 54 African countries.…
The 2017 Soul Train Award nominees have been announced. The list includes several artists that just came from a successful night at the BET Hip Hop Awards such as Kendrick Lamar and Cardi B. It’s also full of other fan favorites like Bruno Mars, Solange, and Chance the Rapper. Solange leads with seven nominations while…
The Anglophone citizens of Southern Cameroon, who comprise 1/3 of the country’s population, have historically felt marginalized by the French-speaking government of the Republic of Cameroon. Anglophone Cameroonians accuse the government of discriminating against them in matters of governance of the country, and claim that the government is forcing the French language on English-speakers…
African cultural traditions are alive and thriving in South America in the colorful village of San Brasilia de Palenque, Colombia. Founded by Benkos Biohó in the 16th century, the village of Palenque is a historic treasure. Biohó, a former slave, escaped from the slave port of Cartagena in 1599. The former African King, who…
Liberian voters will head to the polls on November 7 to decide the future leadership of their country, which could very well be represented by George Weah, a former FIFA World Player of the Year and one of the most talented strikers ever to play the beautiful game. Early Tuesday morning of October 17, a…
The South Korean city of PyeongChang is ready to welcome athletes from around the world for the major international sporting event known as the Winter Olympics. Even though news preceding the opening day ceremony have mostly centered on the participation of North Korean athletes and the reinstatement of Russian competitors previously banned for doping violations,…
NYFW 2018 It’s that exciting time of year when style lovers and style creators come together for New York Fashion Week (Feb. 8-16). It’s a huge event, and all eyes on are on the fashion capital and the amazing collections from designers ready to hit the runway. One of the key moments will be held…
February 2018 will be a busy month in terms of exploring a future vision of Africa. On February 16, Marvel Studios will release Black Panther, a superhero film that tells the story of Wakanda, a fictitious African nation where technology has advanced to a fantastically high degree for the purpose of promoting peace, righteousness and…
African Single Airline Transport: Liberalizing African Continent For over half a century, African leaders have pushed for a Pan-African solidarity marked by greater coordination, cooperation and consolidation of key sectors of African society. Past and present leaders across the continent have made progresses towards achieving these, but few have come close to transforming African continent…
