Serena Williams is known for her killer drop shot, but her spotlight in the news lately has been about love. That’s right— Serena Williams is getting married! For those close to Serena, it’s no big surprise; Serena had been seeing a dapper fellow after her breakup with artist and rapper Drake. Sources report that she’s…
On November 9, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) announced an initiative to invest in fisheries facilities in Côte d’Ivoire. Japan is pledging 2.659 billion yen (over $20M USD) in a grant to bolster the fishing industry in the coastal nation. Known as the Project for Construction of Landing Facilities and the Central Market…
Few celebrities can break the internet, but JLo proves she’s still got what it takes to “Get Right” when it comes to stirring up a little celebrity gossip. The music industry is chock-full of rivalries, scandals, and a steady dose of shade, but this move has taken millions by surprise. Sure rumors were floating…
President Paul Biya is cracking down on the minority Anglophone protest in Cameroon with the same fervor, claim protesters, as the security forces reserve for Boko Haram Islamic extremists. Accusations of human rights violations, including killings, unlawful detention and intimidation, were sent to the United Nation’s Secretary-General and the Human Rights Commissioner by a…
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are important holidays that are celebrated all over the world. Many places eat traditional foods on these days, often with symbolic meaning. In some US states, cornbread and black-eyed peas are thought to symbolize luck and prosperity. In Africa, there are some similarly symbolic foods infused with…
The stage is almost set for the Gabonese Republic to host the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations. Tickets for the group matches went on sale ahead of Christmas among concerns about delays in the preparations of one stadium and protests against the national government. Despite these potential problems, the national squads from across Africa…
From Homo Erectus to Homo Economicus: The Nairobi Mall Wars The Republic of Kenya is known as the Cradle of Humanity due to its rich abundance of human fossils, which include some of the earliest instances of Homo erectus. When future anthropologists excavate in a few centuries, fossils and artifacts from the 21st century…
When only eleven finalists remained on stage at the Miss World 2016 pageant in Maryland, Evelyn Njambi, Miss World Kenya 2016, was the only African contestant remaining. While she didn’t win the title, the elegant beauty in a ravishing red gown was the fourth runner-up; nonetheless, she is the reigning Miss Kenya 2016 and…
Sauti Sol formed in Kenya in 2005, initially as an acapella group. The group’s style pivoted shortly after formation, leading them to become the world-famous afro pop powerhouse they are today. Their music remains focused on the vocal skills of Bien-Aimé Baraza, Willis Chimano, and Savara Mudigi, but also features the guitar prowess of…
The Problem With Fake Kente from China One of the most iconic African textiles known in Europe, Asia, and the Americas is a silent reminder of the greatness of the Ashanti Kingdom. Kente cloth and its colorful prints are traditionally associated with Western Africa; the various colors and weave patterns have spiritual and traditional connotations,…
African “Hoop Dreams” Camp Will Hold Court in Kenya In the mid-1990s, basketball fans around the world were delighted by “Hoop Dreams,” a documentary that chronicles the lives of two young African-Americans in Chicago whose dreams of making it to the lauded National Basketball Association (NBA) were curtailed by socioeconomic factors and other life hardships. “Hoop…
The entertainment industry hasn’t always taken full advantage of evolving technology in augmenting its endeavors. However, AT&T is attempting to make rapid changes to this matter; the company recently held its AT&T Shape Tech and Entertainment Expo at Warner Bros. Studios—an event that brought together over 10,000 attendees from the worlds of technology and entertainment. Showcasing the…
Kenyans from all corners of the country woke up early today to perform their civic duty. The presidential election is highly contested between Raila Odinga, the opposition leader and Uhuru Kenyatta, the sitting President. The balloting began at 6 a.m, and no major hitches have been reported from any polling station so far. Kenyans from…
New York City made headlines late last week by crushing nearly two tons of ivory jewelry, statues, and trinkets in an event held by the New York Environmental Conservation Commission in conjunction with Tiffany & Co and the World Wildlife Federation in honor of World Elephant Day on August 12. Officials aimed to demonstrate that the state and city are…
