Black history is under-represented—or even misrepresented—in the media, so it is obvious why a film about Mansa Musa could be influential. Although director Ryan Coogler and actor Michael B. Jordan are considering producing a film about the wealthy African ruler, any particulars about the potential film are uncertain at this time. However, if the…
Can sports help a nation heal from the deep wounds caused by armed conflict, racial strife and genocide? In Africa, the answer may be yes; the Continent has already experienced such healing in the Republic of South Africa, where the late Nelson Mandela, one of the greatest African leaders of modern times, believed that…
The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon—a national football team mired in controversy due to a boycott by eight top players—are the winners of the 31st Africa Cup of Nations, the most popular football tournament on the Continent. Cameroon, a national football team that has certainly seen better times in the 1980s and 1990s under the…
Dr. Amina Mohamed Defeated in Bid to Become Next Chairperson of the African Union Commission President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya nominated Dr. Amina Mohamed as the new chairperson of the African Union Commission, but despite his efforts, Dr. Mohamed was defeated in the 6th round of polls by Chadian foreign minister Moussa Faki Nahamat. What…
In January, 2017, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, stated that negotiations with Boko Haram were continuing in order to obtain the release of the remaining girls who had been kidnapped by the extremist group. January 8 marked the one thousandth day that 276 schoolgirls between the ages of 16 and 18…
Emmett Till’s Accuser Admits to Fabricating Story Emmett Till’s death was a driving force in the American Civil Rights Movement. Now, his tragic story is once again making headlines after a recent revelation from Till’s accuser, Carolyn Bryant. Bryant, 21 at the time of the incident, operated a grocery store with her husband Roy…
Once again, Madonna is in the news in relation to Malawi. The singer previously adopted two children from the African nation and has established a charity there called Raising Malawi. While in the country this month, rumors began circulating that she was planning to adopt more Malawian children. Although the rumor came from an…
Artificial intelligence (AI) was among the technologies receiving the most attention at the Consumer Electronics Show last month. AI was prominently on display in the form of digital assistants such as Microsoft Cortana, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa, which are consumer-ready for smart home automation. Two other AI applications promoted at CES 2017 also…
The National Football Teams of Egypt and Cameroon will play for the honor of lifting the Africa Cup of Nations in a final match on Sunday, February 5, in Libreville, capital city of the Gabonese Republic. In the early stages of the Cup, the Cameroonian Indomitable Lions and the Egyptian Pharaohs were not among…
After an extravagant weekend vacation in Italy, it’s clear that the romance between Selena Gomez and The Weeknd is getting pretty serious. The pair has reportedly been dating for one month. Rumors started flying after the songbirds were spotted kissing outside a restaurant in Santa Monica in January. Some cynics have speculated that the…
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…
