Outrage as African mask is sold for 4.2m euros in France despite protest
Despite protests from some concerned Africans, an auction house in Paris – France over the weekends sold some historic treasures which protesters referred to as “colonial ill-gotten gain.” The sale of the items has generated outrage online. The items auctioned on Sunday included a historic Mask from Central Africa and a Congolese Chair. The Mask […]
How a nineties Liberal ‘cancel culture’ derailed the career of dancehall icon, Shabba Ranks
In the early nineties, Jamaican deejay, Rexton Rawlston Fernando aka Shabba Ranks dominated reggae dancehall and had been a hot name in mainstream music. The Ting-a-ling deejay is credited for exporting reggae dancehall to the far east and in countries like Japan. Shabba’s songs were mostly erotic club hits, and his style of music inspired […]
LGBTQ+: My bill is not a religious bill; it’s a bill on cultural values- Sam enlightens BBC reporter
Ghanaian lawmaker, Sam George enlightened BBC reporter Claire McDonald who resorted to religion after attempts to corner the member of parliament with research in defense of LGBTQ failed. The reporter was arguing against a bill themed “The Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill 2021” which Ghana’s parliament is set to […]
Preschool owner who teaches children about African heritage wins $200,000 award.
The founder of Little Sun People, a New York City based Preschool which teaches children about their African heritage has won $200,000 David Prize award. Fela Barclift who is popularly known as “Mama Fela” decided to establish this school after attempts to find a racially balanced school for her daughter failed. “I went to minimum […]
High rate of divorce in Africa; are we gradually losing our values?
Marriage in Africa used to be a sacred institution which is held in high esteem because of its contribution to human existence and society. Due to the value placed on the institution, divorce was a rare occurrence. However, the situation has totally changed in recent times. The high rates of divorce in Africa and among […]
African herb saved me from a 2-year stomach problem- Meek Mill
African-American Rapper, Robert Rihmeek Williams, known popularly as Meek Mill reveals how an African herb saved him from a long-standing health condition. “My stomach has been messed up for almost 2 years. I have been to a bunch of doctors … I took an African herb and it fixed my stomach like magic!” The rapper […]
English Language should not be a determinant of intelligence and progress in Africa” – Olakunle
Nigerian Iconoclast and global thought Leader, Olakunle Soriyan has called on Africans to put a stop to the use of English language as a measure of people’s intelligence and progress; a practice which has affected the dreams of many young Africans who are genuinely talented but are denied opportunities due to their inability to defend […]
Nigerian Socialite receives over 300 cows, diamond, millions in cash as he buries his mother in grand style
Popular Nigerian businessman and socialite, Obi Cubana, his friends and sympathizers held Anambra state of Nigeria to a standstill on Friday, writing a bold statement of Nigerian’s love and support for one another, as well as a display of the Igbo culture. In what is considered one of the country’s biggest funerals, the burial of […]
Rio de Janeiro reveals massive mural commemorating black civil rights heroes
Rio de Janeiro reveals a massive mural commemorating black civil rights heroes. Brazilian artist ACME dedicated a 360 square meter mural in the port area of Rio de Janeiro. The mural “Visions of Resistance, Dreams of Liberty” depicts African-American and Brazilian figures who have played a role in the history of the American and Brazilian […]
Namibian Traditional Leaders reject $1.3 billion Compensation from Germany
Some of the key traditional leaders in Namibia have rejected the financial offer from Germany purported to compensate the country for the mass killing of over 65,000 Namibians during the German colonial rule. According to Namibian Newspaper, the New Era, some chiefs who were initially part of the negotiation have strongly opposed the deal, arguing […]