It’s a bittersweet farewell as the first African American family says goodbye to the White House. With only days left in their home for the last eight years, what better way to say goodbye then to throw a star-studded farewell bash. Dubbed the “hippest” family to ever grace the White House, the Obamas are…
Under-banked Senegal, home to 15,830,490 people, is about to become the second country to introduce a national digital currency, called the electronic Central African Franc (eCFA), which will have the same legal tender status as the CFA, Senegal’s traditional government-backed currency. In Tunisia, the first country to adopt a national digital currency, citizens discovered…
Playwright August Wilson introduced his brilliant play Fences to the theatrical world in 1983; today Denzel Washington has taken the provocative play to a much larger screen as a film starring himself and Viola Davis. Troy Maxson, played by Denzel Washington, introduces spectators to an incredibly nuanced view of the black American working-class man…
President-elect Donald Trump is only days away from being sworn into the White House—one of the biggest jobs in the world. So what is he doing as he prepares to take on the role of Commander-in-Chief? Apparently, he’s stuck on trying to get a one-up on Twitter. That’s right, it’s another Trump tweet war,…
Paris police confirm that 16 people have been arrested in the Paris robbery of Kim Kardashian. The robbery occurred in the French capital where the TV star lost a reported 10 million dollars worth of diamonds. The nightmare rattled Kardashian to her core, and only recently has she stepped back out into the spotlight,…
Golden Globes ‘Not So White’ If the Oscars are #oscarssowhite, then the 2017 Golden Globes were a positive example of the entertainment industry’s ability to celebrate and acknowledge diversity. The evening got off to a rocky start with Jimmy Fallon’s monologue losing its teleprompter and then falling flat. However, unless the Golden Globes host spits…
In the longlist for its prestigious 2017 Literary Awards, PEN America has recognized literature representing the African continent as critical to the cultural aesthetic. From debut novelists to emerging mid-career writers to an established young voice of our times, these six African authors should be on everyone’s reading lists now. One of the most…
Imagine walking into a bank to open an account. You need this account to start a business. The friendly banker welcomes you with a warm smile and helps you choose the perfect account for your startup. Now he asks for your ID. Unsure about what to present them, suddenly you realize that you never…
Rumor has it that Hillary Clinton has decided to hang up her hat for the White House and focus on a more local mission: New York City Mayor. That’s right—chatter is buzzing that Clinton may in fact be interested in taking on the Big Apple. What began as a bit of mischief by right-wing publications…
An Emotional And Inspiring Farewell First Lady Michelle Obama on Friday, January 6th, 2017 delivered her final address in the White House. She spoke to a national audience of school guidance counselors at an annual event. The Harvard Law School-trained FLOTUS, an accomplished attorney in her own right, has played an important role in…
Christabel Ouko, the widow of Dr. Robert Ouko, Kenya’s former Foreign Affairs Minister from 1979-1983 and 1998-1990, died on Monday in a road accident in Kisumu along the Awasi-Kericho highway. According to the local traffic police, her car veered off course at the Muhoroni junction killing her instantly. Coincidentally, it was the same area where her late…
President of Nigeria Returns to Power After Prolonged Absence Following three months of medical treatment in the United Kingdom, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to the West African nation he was elected to lead in 2015. The 74-year old head of state traveled abroad in May 2017 and was promptly interned in a London hospital;…
Each summer, African Fashion Week descends upon Toronto, Canada with the latest in African designers, trends, and models from all over the continent and beyond. The event, held at the Royal Ontario Museum, also includes networking events and competitions. This year’s African Fashion Week began on Wednesday, August 16 and continues until Sunday, August 20. The…
Barcelona Under Siege After Various Terror Attacks On August 17, one of the most popular tourism spots in Europe suffered a wave of terrorism that started in the evening and continued past midnight. Dozens were killed and many others were injured after two attacks: the first incident involved a vehicle ramming pedestrians in a tourism…
