The Wild World of Koffi Olomide Despite rumors of his death that circulated earlier this year, Koffi Olomide is most definitely still alive and kicking. Moreover, at the age of 61, the Congolese musician is still releasing chart-topping hits, including recent songs like ‘Tshou Tshou Tshou,’ ‘Selfie’ and ‘Mwana Ina.’ Olomide’s career can only be described…
As the biggest storm to hit the United States since 2004, Hurricane Harvey has been dominating the headlines, and it’s no wonder, since the storm has left many parts of Texas inundated by flood waters. The storm originally reached land on Friday as a Category 4 hurricane, where it caused extensive damage to the towns…
Dangerous Curves: Nicki Minaj Makes Sexy Fashion Statement at MTV VMAs At a time when flimsy see-through outfits have become the norm within celebrity circles, American rapper Nicki Minaj had to find a way to elevate her sex appeal to scandalous levels at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards. In recent years, transparent dresses were…
As the biggest storm to hit the United States since 2004, Hurricane Harvey has been dominating the headlines, and it’s no wonder, since the storm has left many parts of Texas inundated by flood waters. The storm originally reached land on Friday as a Category 4 hurricane, where it caused extensive damage to the towns…
Dangerous Curves: Nicki Minaj Makes Sexy Fashion Statement at MTV VMAs At a time when flimsy see-through outfits have become the norm within celebrity circles, American rapper Nicki Minaj had to find a way to elevate her sex appeal to scandalous levels at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards. In recent years, transparent dresses were…
The Kenyan National Super Alliance (NASA) petition against the presidential results began on the 26th of August with the party making demands to be granted permission to view the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) servers. Well, the Kenyan Supreme Court has granted Raila Odinga, the leader of the opposition, permission to view the server citing ‘read only’…
Floyd Mayweather Resumes Retirement With Victory Over MMA Fighter Conor McGregor One of the most anticipated matches in the history of professional boxing culminated as most fans, analysts, and bettors expected. The controversial and undefeated Floyd Mayweather came out of retirement to score his 50th victory against a mixed martial arts fighter who surprised the world…
The Kenyan National Super Alliance (NASA) petition against the presidential results began on the 26th of August with the party making demands to be granted permission to view the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) servers. Well, the Kenyan Supreme Court has granted Raila Odinga, the leader of the opposition, permission to view the server citing ‘read only’…
Floyd Mayweather Resumes Retirement With Victory Over MMA Fighter Conor McGregor One of the most anticipated matches in the history of professional boxing culminated as most fans, analysts, and bettors expected. The controversial and undefeated Floyd Mayweather came out of retirement to score his 50th victory against a mixed martial arts fighter who surprised the world…
African Flavor at the 2017 Made in America Music Festival The 2017 edition of the Made in America music festival is returning to the streets of Philadelphia on the first weekend of September, which coincides with Labor Day weekend in the United States. The Made in America music festival is sometimes referred to as “Jay-Z’s…
Lack of efficient connections is one of the most difficult challenges experienced by regional economies in Africa. In Nigeria, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) account for nearly half of the country’s gross domestic product, and they employ more than 80 percent of the workforce; however, their financial output pales in comparison to industrialized nations. One…
One of the most hotly anticipated films of 2018 is Marvel’s Black Panther. One of the most exciting parts about this sure-to-be blockbuster is its focus on Africa. The groundbreaking film is the first major Marvel franchise fully set in Africa. You might even say that Africa and her rich, beautiful culture are a character in…
With 2017 in the rearview window, it’s time to look down the road to 2018. In addition to setting personal goals and resolutions for the new year, there are a number of big things for us all to look forward to this year. Here are a few things that might get you excited about 2018.…
The year 2017 will forever be remembered with a sense of apprehension since it marked the departure of former United States President Barack Obama, who handed the administration to Donald Trump, a former reality television star. Setting aside this unfortunate development, there were many positive aspects of 2017 that are worth mentioning and remembering: Women’s…
