When Kenyan voters head to the polls this August to decide the political future of their nation, their votes could be cast on ballots printed by a Dubai firm alleged to have unclear ties with the powerful family of President Uhuru Kenyatta. Presidential candidate Raila Odinga of the National Super Alliance political party has filed…
Sunday’s BET Awards 17 did not disappoint during any moment, from the glamorous pre-show red carpet to the exciting live telecast held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Saturday Night Live star Leslie Jones was killin’ it as the hilarious hostess of the beautiful evening that celebrated African-American accomplishments in entertainment and sports. If there…
The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon, winners of the Africa Cup of Nations, completed their participation in the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup with a loss to the German National Football Team, the current World Cup champions. The match was played in Sochi, a Russian football town that has recently experienced a fair share of controversy as…
The world is mourning the loss of one of Africa’s greatest political leaders after the recent announcement that former President of Botswana Sir Ketumile Masire passed away on June 22 at the age of 91. Although Masire may not have been a household name in the West, history will remember him as the man responsible…
“We ’bout to have some fun in here!” Host Leslie Jones started her opening monologue for the 2017 BET Awards with that enthusiastic cry and she was right. The next four hours were very fun. There were also some moving moments, many stellar performances, and much well-deserved recognition of talent. As host, Leslie killed it.…
It’s no secret that the US is divided into red and blue states. And while it’s true that the ultimate goal for each party is to swing a state into their favor, history tells us that rarely happens. So why are Democrats so eager, willing—and at times overconfident in their ability—to win red states…
Halle Berry’s ex appears to have moved on. The model was spotted with actress Charlize Theron at the Santa Monica Pier in May. Berry’s baby daddy and the Oscar winner have reportedly been dating for months, after meeting at the school both of their children attend. Sources close to the couple say that while the…
In July of 2013, British-born Nigerian talk show host Mo Abudu debuted EbonyLife Television, a multi-media venture into modern African entertainment and news. After spending years working in talk television, Abudu expanded her horizons to create a media platform that showcases “Africa at it’s best,” or, as Abudu herself describes it, “Africa’s Africa.” Little did…
In the world of professional tennis, female players from the United States have found Grand Slam dominance in the last few years, but the same cannot be said about their male counterparts. Serena Williams is the reigning queen of the Grand Slams, but the last time an American male tennis pro earned a Grand…
The second round of matches Group B of the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia got started with a key encounter for the Indomitable Lions of Cameroons, a team that is representing the football prowess of the Mother Continent. The Lions faced the Australian National Football Team, and both squads knew that losing or even…
After a few months of speculation and intrigue fueled by tabloids and paparazzi, pop music queen Janet Jackson and hip hop star Jermaine Dupri seem to have reconnected their intermittent romantic relationship, which dates back to her infamous Super Bowl halftime show and wardrobe malfunction in 2004. According to a news report, Janet Jackson was…
As one of the few countries around the world where Christianity is actually on the rise, the Advent season is observed and celebrated by more than 70 percent of the population of Ghana. The majority of Christians in Ghana are Pentecostal; however, a strong ecumenical council advocates unity across the nation. Similar to many other…
Hurricanes Irma and Maria were two of the largest and costliest hurricanes to ever strike the Caribbean. Among the countries that lost lives and suffered from catastrophic damage were: Barbuda, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Anguilla, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, Haiti and Puerto Rico. Months later, residents are still dealing with the aftermath. The small island…
On the morning of December 19, a powerful Nigerian business executive was surprised to find agents from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission at his doorstep. The arrest of Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma made headlines across Africa; as international news bureaus picked up on the story, many people were surprised to learn about Innoson, an automaker…
