Last year, animal lovers around the world raised their voices en masse to protest the killing of Cecil, a much-loved lion in Zimbabwe. The majestic feline with a black mane had fallen prey to the whims of Dr. Walter Palmer, a dentist based in Minnesota. While Cecil is hardly the only lion to succumb…
Michelle Obama was the first African-American First Lady. She was also the first FLOTUS to break the traditional dress code of First Ladies. Not only a pioneer in bridging divisive gaps such as wealth and race, she was also someone who kept an open door policy at the White House. Michelle Obama has reshaped the…
In a fiery blaze of glory, Kenyan leaders burned over 5,000 guns in hopes of curbing the ongoing struggle of illegal firearms. The flickering mass looked more like a ritual bonfire than a pile of weapons, reaching over 15 feet high with three stacks of guns ready to go up in flames. Deputy President William…
George W. Bush left an administration full of loose ends, including the War on Terror and the presence of US troops in Iraq. Barack Obama’s first order of business — and his often forgotten earliest victory — was his ability to clean up the mess that was left behind by the previous president. Obama campaigned…
The man behind one of Nigeria’s biggest hits, “Duro”, singer-songwriter, musician, dancer, and producer Tekno Miles’ real name is Augustine Miles Kelechi. He was born on December 17, 1992 in Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria. When he was eight years old his parents enrolled him in a performance arts school where he learned how to…
Of the many players to watch at the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, attacking midfielder Sadio Mané from Senegal will certainly capture significant attention. Mané has been representing the National Football Team of Senegal since 2012 and has scored more than a half a dozen goals for the team; however, there are a few…
Kanye has certainly had his fair share of the news lately, from his support of President-elect Trump, to his phantom concert several months back, to his recent rant on stage during a concert after which he canceled his tour. And now it seems he may have had a nervous breakdown. That’s right — shortly after…
It was called the movie of the year in 1991, and now it’s ready to remake history as one of the best period movies of our time. Daughters of the Dust was the inspiration for Beyonce’s Lemonade visual album which took the world by storm. Lemonade was the first of its kind, which is fitting…
Millions of people hop on Facebook every day, so it’s no wonder that most of them get some form of their news from the social media giant. But how accurate and genuine are the stories being told on this free-for-all information platform? “Pope Francis Shocks The World, Endorses Donald Trump.” That was the number one…
Gambia has joined Burundi and South Africa in leaving the International Criminal Court (ICC). Representatives from Gambia claim the court is institutionally biased against Africans while supporters of the court claim that by leaving, all three countries are attempting to cover up crimes by their respective governments. The court, created in 1998 by a…
R&B singer-songwriter R. Kelly is in the news for yet another scandal. Somewhat reminiscent of allegations against the musician in the 90s for engaging in group sex with minors, claims were made this week that the man best known for “I Believe I Can Fly” is keeping young women against their will in a sex…
According to Jupiter Bokondji, “the cultural riches of Congo are immense.” He and his band, Okwess International, are tapping into their rich heritage to create fun and innovative music for the world stage. Jupiter and Okwess have just released their second album, Kin Sonic. Born Jean-Pierre Bokondji in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jupiter is…
The withdrawal of support by two key Republican Senators for the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) has effectively sealed the fate of the partisan effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act, more commonly known as Obamacare. Aside from being a political embarrassment for the Grand Old Party and for the Trump administration, Congress and healthcare…
Millions of families regularly enjoy a box of macaroni and cheese. This convenient food is ready to eat in minutes thanks to its cheese powder, and children everywhere love it. However, a new study is calling into question the safety of that mac and cheese and other products. The study was ordered by environmental groups…
