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…
What were you doing when you were 12? Egypt “Ify” Ufele, a remarkable 12-year-old from Queens, is CEO and designer of her own fashion line while tirelessly standing up against bullying. As if that weren’t impressive enough, she’s a Jr Ambassador of Peace for the United Nations and she teaches other kids how to follow…
‘Becoming’ is a word full of possibility and hope; it’s a word about change and transformation, filled with intention and creative energy. It is this word that Michelle Obama has chosen for the title of her forthcoming memoir. And as we continue to get new details about the book, we are becoming more and more…
When you think of a superhero, does a black middle-aged high school principal immediately come to mind? For most people, the answer is no, but for fans of Black Lightning, he’s exactly the kind of superhero we need. Jefferson Pierce a.k.a. Black Lightning is a lesser-known superhero from the DC comic books that first appeared…
For a film as revolutionary and as successful as Black Panther, it’s no surprise that it also has a killer soundtrack. It’s not quite a traditional soundtrack in that it features both music from the film and music “inspired by” the film. Curated by Kendrick Lamar and Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith, Black Panther: The Album…
