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…
Though it’s been a while since Rihanna has released a full-length album, this powerhouse of a pop star is showing no signs of slowing down. In the past year, she has released a chart-topping single with DJ Khaled, designed a stunning new makeup line that debuts in less than a month, and began an initiative to…
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…
Though it’s been a while since Rihanna has released a full-length album, this powerhouse of a pop star is showing no signs of slowing down. In the past year, she has released a chart-topping single with DJ Khaled, designed a stunning new makeup line that debuts in less than a month, and began an initiative to…
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…
New Year’s Eve is a unique holiday and there are almost endless ways to celebrate. For many, saying goodbye to one year and welcoming the next calls for a lavish celebration or momentous activity. For others, reflection and a quiet night at home is a better fit. Here are some ideas for ringing in 2018.…
“Challenging” is perhaps one of the best words to describe 2017, a year that brought us closer to the second decade of the 21st century with scandals, political shifts and catastrophes that tested societies around the world. Here are some of the most consequential events experienced in 2017: Politics In the United States, President Donald…
Our cuisine like our peoples, over time has become a melting pot of indigenous, Spanish, British, French, African, Indian, Chinese, Lebanese, and in more recent times, German and Italian influences. However, this article pays tribute to the culinary creativity of our African ancestors who crossed the Atlantic in chains, with meal preparation a distant memory.…
