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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Have you ever wondered of someone moving to a foreign land to do big things and boom! Bigger things start to happen. Well, that’s Maimuna Krubally for you. Maimuna Krubally is a 20-year-old Gambian who moved to the UK when she was 15. Living with her family, she studied health and social care. Taking her […]

The singer and songwriter was named the newest UNDP Goodwill ambassador on Wednesday 23rd September 2020. In a video welcoming Yemi Alade, Achim Steiner, UNDP administrator reveals that the afrobeat star has joined the United Nations at a very critical time. “Yemi joins the United Nations family at a critical time. Covid-19 deaths are surging […]

A 26-year-old woman from Ivory Coast has won the 2020 Royal Academy of Engineering’s Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. Charlette N’Guessan is the first woman to acquire the award, which could transform cybersecurity and assist in restraint identity deceit on the continent. N’Guessan and her team members won the £25,000 award (approximately $33,000) for BACE API, […]