Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni re-elected for sixth term
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has been re-elected for a sixth term with 58.64% of the vote, the electoral commission said on Saturday, as rival opponent Bobi Wine alleged widespread fraud…
Meet the Ghanaian-British politician who is now UK’s first Black business secretary
Ghanaian-British politician Kwasi Kwarteng was this month named as a business secretary by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, making him the first Black secretary of state and currently the only…
Election petition: Supreme Court determines Mahama’s motion today
Ghana will, from today, witness the adjudication of a presidential election petition to determine whether or not President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is the validly elected President of the Republic….
Meet entrepreneur producing Made-in-Rwanda baby wear
Personal struggles and experiences can often be a great basis to set up a business as one has an understanding of the pain points in the market. This is how…
These Brothers Are Giving Back To People Amid COVID-19 With Their Bow Tie Business
Two young brothers are working together to help those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Eight-year-old Treandos Thornton is the CEO and founder of the T&N Bow Ties and Apparel based…
Desist from fixing LED lamps to vehicles – NRSA warns drivers
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has warned vehicle owners against fixing Light Emitting Diode (LED) lamps to their vehicles since it contravened traffic regulations. The authority said the fixing…
“Vision does not happen until you do”
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…
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Around the Way Girl: A Memoir by Taraji P. Henson
A gritty and inspiring memoir about childhood, family, determination, and the bumpy road to Hollywood from Empire star Taraji P. Henson. She shares stories of her father, a Vietnam vet who was bowed but…
When You Look Like Us by Pamela N. Harris
When you look like us—brown skin, brown eyes, black braids or fades—people think you’re trouble. No one looks twice at a missing black girl from the projects because she must’ve…
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Tasha Smith to direct 50 Cent’s Black Mafia Family series
Actress Tasha Smith has signed on to direct multiple episodes of the Starz series Black Mafia Family. A veteran in the acting field known for her fiery delivery, Smith has…
A new Disney+ Yvonne Orji autobiography comedy series is officially in the works
Nigerian American comedienne, Yvonne Orji has begun developing a 30-minute autobiography comedy series for Disney+. The series titled ‘First Gen’ will reportedly follow Yvonne Orji’s experiences as a Nigerian immigrant…
Showmax and CANAL+ Announce Their First Original African Series Set in Kenya
Nairobi based ‘Crime & Justice’ is the first example of the streaming platform’s investment in African voices and stories. In their second co-production project to date, African streaming and on…
On this day, 14th of January in 1904, exactly 117 years ago, Philip Comi Gbeho was born
He was a Ghanaian musician, composer and teacher. He is best known for his composition of the Ghana National Anthem. He was also instrumental in the establishment of the Arts…
Young Tanzanian turning plastic waste into affordable building products
At the age of 15, Edgar Edmund saw how a downpour swept away mud houses, mainly belonging to the poor in villages in Tanzania. People in his community in the city of…
Did you know Sylvia Robinson produced the world’s first commercial rap single?
The record was titled “Rapper’s Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang and this record sold millions of copies. And that is perhaps why some have decided to call her “the god-mother…
How Charles Harrison became a prolific and pioneering African-American designer
Charles Harrison, an African-American designer reshaped the View-Master. He was no doubt one of the best industrial designers of the 20th century. He specialized in creating a range of practical…
Did you know Haiti was the first nation to permanently ban slavery?
Haiti (formerly called Saint-Domingue) formally declared independence from France in 1804 and became the first sovereign nation in the Western Hemisphere to unconditionally abolish slavery in the modern era. Jean-Jacques…
Did you know African Renaissance Monument is the tallest statue in Senegal and is the tallest statue in Africa?
At 161 feet (49 m), the bronze African Renaissance Monument stands on top of one of the twin hills of Collines des Mamelles, outside Dakar. Unveiled in 2010, the project…
George Carruthers, the inventor whose camera took the first images of space
“He will be remembered as an amazing scientist, engineer, professor, and mentor.” Those were the words of the National Society of Black Physicists (NSP) when it announced the death of…
Dwight Neptune, the college dropout whose drone company is making waves
Dwight Neptune was studying electrical engineering when he picked up drone making as a hobby in high school. Little did he realize that his hobby would morph into establishing a…
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Tasha Smith to direct 50 Cent’s Black Mafia Family series
Actress Tasha Smith has signed on to direct multiple episodes of the Starz series Black Mafia Family. A veteran in the acting field known for her fiery delivery, Smith has…
Women who date younger men have more satisfying relationships – New study shows
Women, how old are you than your partner? Does the age gap have any influence on the relationship? A new study has said that women who are at least 10…
Ringworm: Here are the possible causes and home remedies for this skin infection
Studies have shown that ringworm is a highly contagious fungal skin infection, and it is caused by dermatophytes (tinea) which is a group of parasitic fungi. It is true that…
A new Disney+ Yvonne Orji autobiography comedy series is officially in the works
Nigerian American comedienne, Yvonne Orji has begun developing a 30-minute autobiography comedy series for Disney+. The series titled ‘First Gen’ will reportedly follow Yvonne Orji’s experiences as a Nigerian immigrant…
Burna Boy Features On Sia’s New ‘Hey Boy’ Remix
Nigerian singer and songwriter Burna Boy has hopped on the remix of Sia’s “Hey Boy.” Sia first took to her social media platforms on Tuesday to break the news. The…
Showmax and CANAL+ Announce Their First Original African Series Set in Kenya
Nairobi based ‘Crime & Justice’ is the first example of the streaming platform’s investment in African voices and stories. In their second co-production project to date, African streaming and on…