Africa is well known for its regal landscapes, beautiful wildlife and ever-jubilant people. However, most recently, Africa added a grand museum to its accolades. The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa is located in Cape Town, South Africa. Although the museum just opened its doors several days ago, its roots go as far back…
Hip Hop’s best will compete next week at the 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards. For the second year in a row, DJ Khaled will host. In addition to hosting the show, DJ Khaled ties Cardi B and Kendrick Lamar with a leading nine nominations across several categories. The awards he is up for include Album…
Over the last few weeks, the political leaders of the United States and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea have been engaged in a Twitter battle of insults and veiled threats that have progressively escalated into a show of American military force and the potential detonation of a hydrogen bomb over the Pacific by North…
The world of Information Technology (IT) is one that is rapidly changing, and so it only makes sense that young people should be one of the main driving forces behind this field. This is precisely what Mixo Ngoveni had in mind when he founded his organization Geekulcha in 2013 in the hopes that it could…
With an inspirational speech delivered by Prince Henry of Wales, more commonly known as Prince Harry, the 2017 edition of the Invictus Games kicked off in Toronto after a ceremony that attracted considerable media attention. The Invictus Games is an international sporting competition that brings together military veterans whose lives have been affected by injuries…
The two largest African economies are beginning to emerge from the shadows of recession, but analysts believe that immediate growth could be slower than expected. After several months of stagnant economic output, the gross domestic product of Nigeria and South Africa showed year-over-year gains during the second quarter of 2017; however, both nations still have…
US President Donald Trump made his much anticipated first appearance at the United Nations this week, which culminated in a 40+ minute speech where he threatened to ‘totally destroy’ North Korea and referred to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as ‘Rocket Man.’ Following this speech on Tuesday, Trump then hosted a luncheon on Wednesday…
Nigeria has introduced sex education in schools. In spite of the different views or opinions when it comes to addressing sex education in the syllabus, modern day issues have constructively pushed for its inclusion in the school system. The proposal to introduce sex education to Nigerian school systems is a sign of the demise…
If you happen to browse the streets of Snapchat, then you must have heard or seen Bobrisky in all his fame and glory. Nigeria is known for its extreme humor and drama, and Bobrisky does not disappoint. Known worldwide as the “Nigerian male Barbie doll,” Bobrisky shot to fame for his makeup skills and…
Nigeria has introduced sex education in schools. In spite of the different views or opinions when it comes to addressing sex education in the syllabus, modern day issues have constructively pushed for its inclusion in the school system. The proposal to introduce sex education to Nigerian school systems is a sign of the demise…
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…
Swearing In: The Aftermath On 30th January 2018, the National Super Alliance (NASA) went ahead with their planned ‘swearing in’ of Raila Amolo Odinga as the people’s president. Before a mammoth crowd at the historical Uhuru Park, the NASA co-principal and the coalition’s presidential candidate during the disputed and nullified 8th August 2017 took oath…
From Sahara Desert in the North through to the Congo Forests and Drakensberg Mountains in the South and every region in between, Africa is a melting pot of culture. So diverse is African culture that even within the same tribe, there is cultural stratification. The hundreds of cultural tourists streaming into African villages from…
African Americans have contributed immensely to the history and development of the United States. They have been at the center of every pivotal turn the country has made even during the dark ages of slavery and subsequent struggle for civil rights and equality. From outstanding sportsmen to economists, military men and women, politicians and…
