“Complexity in the grain, does not tell the truth – knives out”
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Aftershocks: A Memoir by Nadia Owusu
A deeply felt memoir from the “incredible story” about the push and pull of belonging, the seismic emotional toll of family secrets, and the heart it takes to pull through….
How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones
In Baxter’s Beach, Barbados, Lala’s grandmother Wilma tells the story of the one-armed sister. It’s a cautionary tale, about what happens to girls who disobey their mothers and go into…
Fatherhood
A father brings up his baby girl as a single dad after the unexpected death of his wife who died a day after their daughter’s birth. He copes with doubts,…
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Sierra Leone’s Parliament Votes to Abolish the Death Penalty
Sierra Leone has become the latest country to outlaw the death penalty, after its Parliament approved a Bill replacing relevant sections of the penal code. Until now the death penalty…
Meet the Three Sisters With Five HBCU Degrees
The Page sisters — Jamilah, Hadiyah, and Ayannah — have celebrated a special moment together as they all recently graduated with their respective degrees. The three sisters from Alabama, who…
Ghana ranked number 1 African country with fastest internet
Ghana has been ranked the country with the fastest internet in Africa by Speedtest Global Index for June 2021. Ghana was ranked 79th in the world, with a speed of…
Kenya: Over 200 Students in Tea-Growing Areas to Benefit From Mentorship Program
Nairobi — More than 200 students in 12 tea growing areas will benefit from a mentorship program jointly sponsored by the Kenya Tea Development Authority (KTDA), PlayPoint Education East Africa…
Meet the HBCU Grad Who Just Bought the TV Station Where She Once Worked as an Intern
Meet April Ross, an HBCU graduate of Alabama State University who is now the owner of WJCN TV-33, a local television station based in LaGrange, Georgia. As an entrepreneur, she…
Ghana’s economy expected to become fastest growing in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2021 – Fitch Solutions
Ghana’s economy is expected to become the fastest growing in sub-Saharan Africa this year, Fitch Solutions has said. It is projecting a 4.8% expansion in the economy, consistent with that…
Creative Arts
Did you know The South African Reserve Bank is the oldest bank in Africa?
The South African Reserve Bank was established in 1921 and is the oldest bank on the African continent. It first opened for business on June 30, 1921, and issued its…
Did you know Aheu Kudum Deng from South Sudan is the world’s tallest beauty queen?
Aheu Deng is a beauty queen and fashion model from South Sudan. She won the title of Miss Earth South Sudan 2009 at the annual beauty pageant, organized by South…
Maria Lourdes Mutol, a legendary athlete from Mozambique
Maria de Lurdes Mutola, born in 1972 in Maputo, is a Mozambican athlete specializing in mid-distance races, including 800 meters. Also called the “Maputo Express”, Mutola is the only Mozambican…
Did you know Ali Neffati is the first cyclist from Africa to participate in the Tour de France?
The Tour de France is an annual men’s multiple stage bicycle race primarily held in France. Ali Neffati was a Tunisian professional cyclist between 1913 and 1930. He participated in…
Ghana’s Alex Dodoo Wins Unanimous Backing to Lead Africa’s Standards Body
The Director-General of the Ghana Standards Authority, Prof. Alexander Dodoo is the unanimous choice of the African Organization for Standardization (ARSO) to serve as president of the intergovernmental body. The…
Melanin Is The Most Supreme Substance In The Universe And We’re Made Of It
A Phenomena is “a fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question.” Is not melanin a “fact or situation that…
Did you know Rawan Dakik is the youngest African woman to climb Mt Everest?
Tanzania’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism has on Friday June 11, named Rawan Dakik a Tourism Ambassador. Ms Dakik, 20, is the first Tanzanian woman and youngest African to…
Did you know the woman on the 50 Ghana Pesewas coin was a political activist, a devout feminist & the chief financier of the CPP?
It takes great work and achievements for anybody, particularly a woman in a male-dominated world to win a place on a national currency. Many have seen the image on the…
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Fatherhood
A father brings up his baby girl as a single dad after the unexpected death of his wife who died a day after their daughter’s birth. He copes with doubts,…
Top Picks at the 2021 Encounters South African International Documentary Festival
The Encounters South African International Documentary Festival has announced its line-up of over 50 visual escapades to watch both online and in selected theatres. Truth-seeking, searing and undoubtedly moving African…
British-born Ghanaian, Lorraine Wright recognised by Queen for music achievements
British-born Ghanaian, Lorraine Wright, has been recognised for receiving the honour of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2021. She was…
The 9 Best Nigerian Songs of the Month (May)
Here are the best and most noteworthy Nigerian tracks we had on repeat this month. Olamide ‘Rock’ Nigerian artist Olamide has released his latest single “Rock” with the accompanying music video….
Kings of Joburg
The Masire brothers rule Johannesburg’s criminal underworld but a supernatural family curse and a tangled web of betrayal threaten to destroy them. Creator: Shona Ferguson Stars: Michael Anthony, Llewellyn Cordier, Connie Ferguson
Russell Westbrook On Bringing New ‘Tulsa Burning’ Documentary To Life: ‘It Kind Of Hit Home’
May 31st marks the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the Tulsa race massacre when more than 35 blocks of what was dubbed Black Wall Street were burned to the…