Blogs, Politics & World Affairs, Spotlight
ILWAD ELMAN OF SOMALIA TO RECEIVE GERMAN AFRICA PRIZE 2020
The German Africa Foundation has confirmed that Ilwad Elman will be honored later in October in Berlin by German Foreign Minister. The Somali-Canadian peace activist has been awarded the 2020 German Africa Prize. Age 30, Ilwad Elman is considered as one of the leading voices in Somalia. As a result of her exceptional efforts, Elman […]
Blogs, Business & Innovation, Sports & Entertainment, Spotlight
RIHANNA MADE IT TO FORBES’ LIST OF SELF-MADE RICHEST WOMEN IN AMERICA FOR THE FIRST TIME
The music icon and business mogul Rihanna has made her debut to Forbes list of self-made richest women in America, with a net worth of $600M. According to Forbes, the singer came number 33 on the list with her music and beauty line Fenty beauty with its partnership with LVMH contributing largely to her success. […]
Blogs, Sports & Entertainment, Spotlight
ENDSARS:TIWA SAVAGE CALLED ON BEYONCÉ, AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL BRANDS TO LEND THEIR VOICES TO THE PROTEST
The Nigerian afrobeat star has called on Beyoncé and other international brands to use their platforms to support the ongoing #EndSARS protest in Nigeria. In an emotional video shared by the multiple award-winning artist, Tiwa said the young Nigerians who contributed to the Lion King; The Gift are facing hard times in their country. “I […]
Blogs, Relationship & Family, Spotlight
ATLANTA’S 1998 LOVE STORY; 2 DECADES OF LOVE AND WINNING TOGETHER
It’s time for a love story! Once upon a time in Atlanta 1998, an 18-year-old girl met a guy in his early 20s. Since then, its just love, joy and looking out for each other. Maybe you have come across Awamary and Malik khan! Well if you haven’t, they are a Gambian couple who are […]
Blogs, Sports & Entertainment
BEYOND A STAR ON THE NOVEMBER ISSUE COVER OF THE BRITISH VOGUE: SERENA WILLIAMS IS A WHOLE INSPIRATION
If you have been on social media recently, you will find out that the tennis star and mother of one is the cover star for the November Issue 2020 of the British vogue. In an interview published by the British Vogue, one will realise Serena Williams words are inspiration to many people of colour especially […]
Blogs, Sports & Entertainment
JIZZLE’S “TE AMO” IS THE LATEST HIT FROM THE GAMBIA
Are you thinking of which song to add to your play list? Well, “Te Amo” by Jizzle can be the perfect fit. The multiple award-winning artist haven’t failed his audiences when he drops “Te Amo” produced by one of Gambia’s finest producer Shyboy. The artist and his production team made use of salsa instrument adding […]
Blogs, Health & Wellness
6 MORNING HABITS THAT WILL TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE
Having a good and effective morning routine is very important and can increase your productivity. A presumably fruitful day ahead is more likely assured and can give you access to great amounts of energy. You can use your initial morning hours to deal with things that require more mental focus. Successful people we celebrate today […]
Beauty Tips, Blogs
Picking Up the Pieces After the Pandemic BEGINNER FRIENDLY BROW TUTORIAL (Beginners Series)
Who said we cannot get all dolled up during the pandemic? At a time when everything is gloomy and things are at a standstill for most parts of the world, it is even more imminent to do self care. You want to keep your spirits up and not allow this unfortunate period to take over […]
Blogs, Business & Innovation
‘The Great African Novel of The 21st Century’: Namwali Serpell Wins Arthur C Clarke Award
Namwali Serpell has won the UK’s top prize for science fiction, the Arthur C Clarke award, for her initial novel The Old Drift, which judges described as “stealth sci-fi”. The Zambian author’s first appearance tells three families’ stories over three generations, shifting from a regal settlement by Victoria Falls in the 20th century to the 1960s […]
Blogs, Health, Health & Wellness
RETHINKING WOMEN’S HEALTH IN AFRICA: IT’S TIME FOR OPEN CONVERSATIONS.
Women’s and girls’ health have become a concern over the past years looking at the health care system in Africa. Some health complication women and girls living in Africa face include maternity complication, mental health and depression as a result sexual and gender base violence, breast and cervical cancer, menstrual complication, malaria, sexually transmitted diseases […]