Ivory Coast ex-leader Gbagbo says ‘disaster’ awaits presidential poll
Ivory Coast’s former president Laurent Gbagbo said Saturday’s presidential election spells “disaster” for the country and has urged dialogue. It’s Gbagbo’s first public comments since he was toppled in 2011….
15-Year Old Black Female Chess Champion, Jessica Hyatt Wins $40K Scholarship
“I play whenever I get the chance, like in my free time, like during my classes, like sometimes during classes,” Jessica told CBS News, noting that she plays at least 5…
Waste treatment plant’ll provide compost for PFJ – N/R Minister
Northern Regional Minister Salifu Saeed has said the ongoing construction of a waste treatment plant in the region, when completed, will not only solve sanitation problems but will also supply…
Covid-inspired digitalization in Africa {Business Africa}
On this exciting edition of Business Africa, we celebrate entrepreneurs in Nigeria and Democratic Republic of Congo. Plus, we discuss ways of recovering from the Coronavirus. – Covid-inspired digitalization in…
Michael Jordan opens second Charlotte clinic for patients with no health insurance
Basketball legend and billionaire business mogul Michael Jordan opened a second, fully-funded, medical clinic in Charlotte earlier this week to provide healthcare to patients with limited or no health insurance. The opening of the…
Building trust is key to attracting the right investment – Togbe Afede XIV
President of the National House of Chiefs and Founder of SAS Finance Group Ltd, Togbe Afede XIV, has stated that one key ingredient a country or entrepreneurs need to attract…
“The gentle breeze cuddles to soothe”
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…
Creative Arts
The Good Immigrant
How does it feel to be constantly regarded as a potential threat, strip-searched at every airport? Or be told that, as an actress, the part you’re most fitted to play…
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GbɛtɔɖayibɔWho was convinced to eat the Apple that has made some humans use their lifetime savings to go buy that Apple?Who caused the causes of that disease in our neighborhood…
Celebrating Life: African American Women Speak Out About Breast Cancer by Sylvia Dunnavant
Shares the stories of sixty-two African American breast cancer survivors and discusses the high incidence of the disease among Black women and how to live with it.
Why #ENDSARS protests are different, and what lessons they hold for Nigeria
In 1992, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad was set up by the Commissioner for Police to curb a spate of armed robberies in Nigeria. By 2009 it had become a large and powerful…
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Her Only Choice
A woman is faced with a choice to fight for her life or sacrifice it for another. After years of infertility, a newly-expectant mother is diagnosed with a life-altering disease.
The Good Immigrant
How does it feel to be constantly regarded as a potential threat, strip-searched at every airport? Or be told that, as an actress, the part you’re most fitted to play…
Mary Seacole
Mary Seacole’s reputation after the Crimean War (1853-1856) rivalled Florence Nightingale’s. Unlike Nightingale, Seacole also had the challenge to have her skills put to proper use in spite of her…
Omitted from History: Asquith Xavier
Not many will have heard the name Asquith Xavier, nor will they be aware of how the brave family man who faced racial discrimination in the workplace managed to beat the “colour bar”. Just a little…
DÉJÀ VU – In Tragic Vein, By Wole Soyinka
We commiserate with the bereaved and urge state governments to compensate material losses, wherever. To commence any process of healing at all – dare one assume that this is the…
Did you know the mother of Fela Kuti,Chief Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was the 1st woman to drive a car in Nigeria?
She was a Nigerian feminist, educator, political campaigner, suffragist, and women’s rights activist who was the leading advocate of women’s rights in her country during the first half of the…
‘Driving While Black’ shows history of US Black motorists
FILE – In this June 25, 1966 file photo, civil rights icon James Meredith, left, watches “Meredith Marchers” file past his car to a rally in Canton, Miss. A new…
Plantain festival – may it remain so each year
A Plantain Festival has come to pass for the people of Agogo in the Ashanti Region. The Traditional Council, led by the Omanhene, Nana Kwame Akuoko Sarpong last Sunday introduced…
Did you know Equatorial Guinea used to be called the “Spanish Guinea”?
It is the only country in Africa that was colonized by the Spanish. In 1778, the Spanish gained control of Equatorial Guinea via the Treaty of El Pardo. The treaty was an agreement between…
Did you know Rev. Robert Lewis Gilbert was the first black teacher to be hired in a white school in Waco, a city in central Texas?
He was also the first African American graduate of Baylor University, graduating with a law degree in 1967 and a well-known civil rights leader in Central Texas who dedicated his…
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Entertainment & Lifestyle
Nia DaCosta to Become First Black Woman to Direct a Marvel Film, “Captain Marvel 2”
“Congratulations @NiaDaCosta!!!!!! Can’t wait to see where you take this! Anna and I are thrilled for you and wishing you the very best! Higher Further Faster! #CaptainMarvel2,” Fleck wrote on…
Her Only Choice
A woman is faced with a choice to fight for her life or sacrifice it for another. After years of infertility, a newly-expectant mother is diagnosed with a life-altering disease.
Pop Smoke, Megan Thee Stallion all winners from 2020 BET Hip Hop awards (LIST)
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the award ceremony which has the late Pop Smoke winning an award was held virtually with pre-recorded performances from artistes like TY Dolla $ign, Big…
Burna Boy dedicates spectacular BET Hip-Hop Awards performance to everyone who lost their lives to SARS brutality
On October 28, 2020, the 15th BET Hip-Hop Awards held after nominations were announced on September 29, 2020. American rappers, Megan Thee Stallion and Roddy Ricch won big with three…
‘It’s not just about EndSARS at this point, it’s become a revolution,’ says Burna Boy
On October 19, 2020, Nigerian superstar, Burna Boy spoke with Tiffany Calver on the BBC 1Xtra Rap show. During the show, he spoke about how EndSARS has become a revolution….
American Grammy winner, H.E.R pays tribute to EndSARS during her Saturday Night Live performance
On October 24, 2021, American Grammy winner, H.E.R paid tribute to EndSARS during her Saturday Night Live performance. During the show, which was hosted by Adele, another Grammy winner she performed songs…