Despite the uncertainty in 2020, the African music industry made a major splash on the global entertainment scene. Good melodies, amazing music videos, awards and recognitions constituted headlines emerging from the continent. So, as 2021 kicks off, we present you some African artists that you can’t afford to exclude from your playlist. Good music, great […]

Terri Sewell is now one of the women soaring with the “first term”. Sewell was honoured by the American Whig- Cliosophic society with its highest award, The James Madison Award for Distinguished Public Service. The congresswoman representing Alabama’s 7th congress district became the first Black woman to receive this prestigious award. According to the American […]

2020 has been a wild year, from the pandemic, to the fight against racial injustice , one could say it’s a year in which many didn’t rest. As the year draws to a close,black personalities from different works of life are gracing renown magazines covers with pride. But the most amazing thing is that racism […]

When YouTube featured Wizkid on YouTube originals (A Day In the Live Wizkid), the world saw a world class performance by the Nigerian afro star.  When Beyoncé released Black is King, the world was served the best from Nigeria and her talents. Tiwa Savage moments on New York Times when Celia was released was priceless. […]

Whether you have been in the entrepreneurial world for years or you are just embarking on your entrepreneurial journey, there is always one common goal- success. For many young people entrepreneurships is just a journey they want to take after failing to secure a job after years of studies. Nevertheless, entrepreneurship has been here for […]

Half of a Yellow Sun by Nigerian-born author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie,has been voted “winner of winners” Women’s Prize. The award is meant to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Women’s Prize for fiction formerly known as the Orange Prize and the Bailey’s Prize. The UK based prize brought together previous winners of the prize giving […]

Since its inception in 2003, a Gambian had never reached the final stage, not to talk of being awarded the prestigious Mandela Rhodes Foundation postgraduate program. However, the narrative has just changed thanks to Isatu Bokum. The film maker,  women’s and girls rights advocate made her breakthrough into the program after successfully completing a “rigorous […]

It is undeniable that one unique identifying characteristic of Beyonce on the world stage is her look and appearances.And she has always tried to maintain a high bar. Well, Beyoncé couldn’t have done it all by herself. Meet  Zerina Akers, Beyoncé’s personal stylist and wardrobe curator since 2014. In a publication by Forbes 4 years […]

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 […]

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. […]