Getting recognized for your talent is a beautiful thing, and it’s only customary that one makes an acceptance speech on such occasions. That’s exactly what Mohammed Anas did during a televised speech while accepting the “Man of the Match” award. Mohammed, a Ghanaian soccer player for the Free State Stars, slipped up during his…
Donald Trump certainly has a way with words, for better or for worse. His newest quote—“You’re behaving very badly”—is aimed at North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un. The comment comes after administration officials met to discuss North Korea, among other topics. Meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said that military…
Enhanced Internet Access in Kenya Kenya recently announced an ambitious program to use digital resources to generate income opportunities for thousands of young people. The Ajira Digital Initiative plans to introduce teens to useful internet training platforms and job portals. Kenya hopes to train up to a million young people to freelance online in…
Comedian Ben Stiller is back in the news, this time teaming up with Vine sensation Jérôme Jarre to spread awareness about the famine in Somalia and to help bring aid to the devastated region. Jarre and Stiller have teamed up with American Refugee Committee (ARC), a non-governmental organization, to help raise money and deliver much-needed…
British PM Theresa May to Invoke Article 50 Next Week Brexit is once again in the news, this time on the verge of becoming official as Theresa May prepares to invoke Article 50 next week. What is Article 50? In summary, Article 50 states that any European country withdrawing from the EU must notify the…
China is notorious for blocking online content and restricting its population from accessing certain websites, but no one thought that the popular DIY site Pinterest would be on the government’s radar. But, according to watchdog services, China has officially blocked Pinterest. The restriction covers all of mainland China, and sources indicate that the block…
Chuck Berry was a pioneer, trendsetter, and lover of all things rock and roll. Born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1926, Berry faced an uphill battle to become a recognized rock and roll icon. After a few run-ins with the law, Berry turned his focus towards his dream. Through his love for music, passion for…
It’s official: FBI Director James Comey has denied any wiretapping by the Obama administration during Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign. Trump has continued to stand by his claims that Obama placed illegal listening devices to listen in on him during the presidential elections—a claim that Trump continues to refuse to withdraw. If that weren’t enough,…
Psychologists tell us that the color red is both warm and empowering, and that’s exactly how the nation’s First Lady appeared, strolling across the South Lawn of the White House last Friday. Melania Trump was with President Donald Trump and their son Barron as they headed to board Air Force One which was waiting…
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated by millions, so it only makes sense that the President of the United States recognizes the holiday. However, Donald Trump tripped up once again after quoting an “Irish proverb” that turned out to be a line from a Nigerian poem. Albasheer Adam Alhassan, a Nigerian banker, wrote the…
Champeta: Music and Liberation Through music, we become uplifted beyond the scope of everyday problems, often entering a different world, if only for a while. Music transcends the boundaries of time and place, and that is what champeta has been able to do. Champeta is a fusion, what can be understood as the love child of Colombian…
Hugh Hefner Awaits Burial Next to Marilyn Monroe American sex icon and lifestyle branding master Hugh Hefner has passed away at the age of 91. Hefner will always be remembered as the founder of the Playboy media empire, one of the most successful lifestyle brands in the world, and as a man whose progressive sense…
New York has Africans from all over the diaspora, and its cuisine is a wonderful reflection of that diversity. This October, those cuisines will be showcased at the annual New York African Restaurant Week (NYARW). Despite the name, the event will actually last much longer than just one week, spanning from October 1-22. That’s lucky…
Africa is well known for its regal landscapes, beautiful wildlife and ever-jubilant people. However, most recently, Africa added a grand museum to its accolades. The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa is located in Cape Town, South Africa. Although the museum just opened its doors several days ago, its roots go as far back…
