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Daily Fix from Richard Akita
‘At the periphery of poverty is the hope of wealth”
Daily Fix is a daily dose of thought-provoking quotes by Author and Personal Development Coach Richard Akita. The essence for the fixes is to stir your curiosity and encourage you…
News
‘I am not a dictator’: Togo’s president says ahead of polls
Togo’s president Faure Gnassingbe is confident of securing victory in Saturday’s elections, telling AFP and Le Monde on Thursday that he is not a dictator. Gnassingbe is aiming to extend…
Getting Inked: Popular Tattoo Trends In Africa
Tattooing in Africa dates back to 2000 BCE, when ancient Egyptians began the practice. The artform thus enjoyed a long and rich history throughout the continent, which can still be…
The Head-To-Toe Slayage In Ghana During The ESSENCE Full Circle Festival Was Second To None
https://www.essence.com/fashion/style-tribes-ghana-essence-full-circle-festival/
Ghanaians share their best, worst Val’s day experiences
https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Ghanaians-share-their-best-worst-Val-s-day-experiences-866134
The FIRST African-American woman to own a luxury car dealership.
https://www.edgainesentertainment.com/post/the-first-african-american-woman-to-own-a-luxury-car-dealership
Black Hair Defined
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/black-hair-defined-project_n_5e1ca720c5b6640ec3d8b622?ncid=APPLENEWS00001&guccounter=1
‘I am not a dictator’: Togo’s president says ahead of polls
Togo’s president Faure Gnassingbe is confident of securing victory in Saturday’s elections, telling AFP and Le Monde on Thursday that he is not a dictator. Gnassingbe is aiming to extend…
Getting Inked: Popular Tattoo Trends In Africa
Tattooing in Africa dates back to 2000 BCE, when ancient Egyptians began the practice. The artform thus enjoyed a long and rich history throughout the continent, which can still be…
Visual Art
Today We Remember
Today we remember the release of Nelson Madiba Mandela from the Robben Island prison in South Africa after a period of 27 years.
South Africa’s first black President, led the fight against apartheid, a system of racial segregation that privileged whites over blacks. He was arrested on Aug. 5, 1962, and was sentenced…
Independence
Sudan Celebrates Independence Anniversary
The Republic of Sudan is celebrating its 63rd independence anniversary to mark its freedom from British colonial rule on January 1, 1956. Sudan was first administered as a crown colony…