TED Global is the ultimate hub of inspiration and human innovativeness, and it did not disappoint this time when it came to Africa. In what can be considered a colorful and creative battle of the creatives and innovates of the world, TED Global came to a successful completion after three days, August 27th and…
It has been a trying time for the nation of Kenya, particularly for the opposition and its supporters. National elections were held on the 8th of August, and the results were not well received by Raila Odinga, the National Super Alliance (NASA) chair, and his team. The party subsequently filed a petition on the…
Serena Williams, the tennis superstar who won the Australian Open while pregnant, has given birth to a baby girl. Mother and baby are both reportedly doing well. The daughter of Williams and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian arrived Friday, September 1 around noon at St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. She weighed in…
Serena Williams, the tennis superstar who won the Australian Open while pregnant, has given birth to a baby girl. Mother and baby are both reportedly doing well. The daughter of Williams and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian arrived Friday, September 1 around noon at St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. She weighed in…
On the 26th of August, NASA, the Kenya opposition party led by Raila Odinga filed a petition disputing the declaration of Uhuru Kenyatta as president, and calling for the results to be thrown out. Citing irregularities by the IEBC, it has been a long strenuous week coupled with anticipation regarding the Supreme Court’s ability to deliver a…
On the 26th of August, NASA, the Kenya opposition party led by Raila Odinga filed a petition disputing the declaration of Uhuru Kenyatta as president, and calling for the results to be thrown out. Citing irregularities by the IEBC, it has been a long strenuous week coupled with anticipation regarding the Supreme Court’s ability to deliver a…
South African Spaghetti Western Enters Toronto Film Festival Film audiences are eagerly awaiting the premiere of “Five Fingers for Marseilles,” a film that is expected to be one of the most interesting entries at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival in September. Trailers for this official entry were released in late August, and have been…
South African Spaghetti Western Enters Toronto Film Festival Film audiences are eagerly awaiting the premiere of “Five Fingers for Marseilles,” a film that is expected to be one of the most interesting entries at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival in September. Trailers for this official entry were released in late August, and have been…
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…
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…
While movie fans around the world are preparing for the premiere of the Hollywood film Black Panther, which is centered on the challenges faced by an isolated African technocracy, hundreds of technology leaders gathered in the capital of Rwanda to discuss a blueprint for future development across the Continent. On Valentine’s Day, representatives from 29…
It is now a week since Jacob Zuma was ordered to resign. Reports by ANC indicate that he has defied the order, which came as an ultimatum in the last 48 hours. This situation has pitched the party into unprecedented political crisis. ANC’s Order to Zuma ANC ordered Jacob Zuma to resign…
Some pieces of celebrity news inspire a mix of joy and sadness in fans. The news that handsome leading man Idris Elba is officially off the market is one of those stories. Elba proposed on February 10 in London. While many celebrated the happy news that Elba and Sabrina Dhowre are engaged, some couldn’t help…
What if there were an event that was 100% dedicated to black movies and black art from around the globe? What if the event was especially focused on reinforcing positive images and helping to destroy negative stereotypes of the black experience? What if this event was sponsored by everyone from government officials and sports teams…
