After ten years, TED Global is returning to Africa; Tanzania to be specific. Recognized leaders from different sectors are set to facilitate the conference with the aim of educating Tanzanians on different societal issues and factors that can contribute to the growth of their nation. With the vision of transforming the world, TED Global has…
After ten years, TED Global is returning to Africa; Tanzania to be specific. Recognized leaders from different sectors are set to facilitate the conference with the aim of educating Tanzanians on different societal issues and factors that can contribute to the growth of their nation. With the vision of transforming the world, TED Global has…
Since 2006, BET’s Black Girls Rock Awards have been honoring the achievements of black women in the arts, politics, sports, and other arenas. With a focus solely on black women, it’s the first and only award show of its kind. Importantly, the night showcases women of all ages and talents, all of whom serve as inspiring…
Christabel Ouko, the widow of Dr. Robert Ouko, Kenya’s former Foreign Affairs Minister from 1979-1983 and 1998-1990, died on Monday in a road accident in Kisumu along the Awasi-Kericho highway. According to the local traffic police, her car veered off course at the Muhoroni junction killing her instantly. Coincidentally, it was the same area where her late…
President of Nigeria Returns to Power After Prolonged Absence Following three months of medical treatment in the United Kingdom, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to the West African nation he was elected to lead in 2015. The 74-year old head of state traveled abroad in May 2017 and was promptly interned in a London hospital;…
Each summer, African Fashion Week descends upon Toronto, Canada with the latest in African designers, trends, and models from all over the continent and beyond. The event, held at the Royal Ontario Museum, also includes networking events and competitions. This year’s African Fashion Week began on Wednesday, August 16 and continues until Sunday, August 20. The…
Barcelona Under Siege After Various Terror Attacks On August 17, one of the most popular tourism spots in Europe suffered a wave of terrorism that started in the evening and continued past midnight. Dozens were killed and many others were injured after two attacks: the first incident involved a vehicle ramming pedestrians in a tourism…
Many may be wondering why the Kenyan National Super Alliance (NASA) flag bearer persistently puts himself on the grinder. To others, it is too frustrating a journey for a common citizen to bear. Although this is true, the roots of the economic system and position of a country highly depend on who is in charge…
Despite the beauty of nature, sometimes it does not appear to be kind to humanity. One scenario in which mother nature took an ugly turn occurred on Monday, August 14th after Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, was hit by a mudslide. A hill in the Regent area collapsed and hit around one hundred houses in the city…
Netflix is the leading entertainment streaming service in the world and due to its increasing popularity, gone are the days of restricting oneself to a television set when watching your favorite show. Netflix has a client base of over 60 million members across 190 countries. The platform offers approximately 120 million hours of entertainment through television shows, documentaries, and feature films.…
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…
Most of us know Venus Williams as the spectacular tennis pro with seven Grand Slam singles titles under her belt. The striking, international star has also achieved other impressive feats off the court, including a degree in fashion design from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration from…
President John Pombe Magufuli of Tanzania has been praised as the type of African leader that his country has desperately needed in the 21st century. Since taking office in November 2015, President Magufuli has been executing on an agenda that has largely consisted of shooting from the hip; his targets have included international mining companies,…
2017 has been an eventful year for Tanzanian-born Bongo artist Nasibu Abdul Juma, better known as Diamond Platnumz. He started the year on a high, releasing “Marry You” featuring Ne-Yo. The melodious blend of Ne-Yo’s R&B and Diamond’s African style got many of us dancing to this tune for months. The video did incredibly…
