According to authorities in Sierra Leone, at least 84 people have died in a devastating fuel explosion in the country’s capital, Freetown, on Friday, leaving many injured. Mohamed Lamrane Bah, director of communications for Sierra Leone’s National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), told CNN that several people were also in critical condition following the explosion. He […]

The U.K born Nigerian has a sweet and unbreakable spot between engineering and music and it’s ground breaking! With her motto “making Africa cool again”, the Nigerian artist and engineer Nissi Ogulu unapologetically balances the creative and engineering worlds perfectly. With a stunning Portillo of work in various fields, Nissi is a musician, art director […]

The stigma surrounding mental health is a significant problem in Africa, leading to many unpleasant things like suicide; thus, the topic’s conversation is vital. In The Gambia, mental health is a significant concern due to its prevalence rate and low access to treatment. Over the last 22 years of rule of the Jammeh regime, wives […]

Award-winning Gambian actress and media personality Mariama Colley has been named one of the 60 Most Influential African Women in Media 2021 by the Ladies in Media Organization. The list of 60 features some of Africa’s female media entrepreneurs, leaders, activists, and entertainers. This year’s theme is “celebrating the impacts of African women in media […]

Music is a potent tool for uplifting and celebrating women at all stages of their lives. Many of us turn to music when dealing with uncertainties in our lives or when in a celebrating mood. Across the African continent, African artists—have used music to support, fight, advocate and celebrate African women making notable changes in […]