A Call for Liberation in Redemption Song: “Emancipate Yourself from Mental Slavery”
In October 1937, the Pan African revolutionary orator Marcus Garvey gave a speech in St. Phillip’s African Orthodox Church in Sydney in which he argued: “We (Africans) are going to emancipate ourselves from mental slavery because while others might free the body, none but ourselves can free the mind. The mind is your only ruler, […]
Akon set to organize a concert for health workers in appreciation for fight against coronavirus
The outbreak of the deadly coronavirus has seen lots of efforts from health professionals across the globe. Majority of them risk their lives to save others and help prevent the further spread of the virus. So far, some have lost their lives with others battling for life after contracting the disease in their selfless attempts […]
Rapper Cardi B filing for Nigerian citizenship
One of America’s top female rappers Cardi B says she is filing for Nigerian citizenship citing the increasingly dangerous nature of being an American living in New York. She explained her decision in a tweet in which she also took a dig at US President Donald Trump; “I’m filing for my Nigerian citizenship,” she said, […]
Wizkid at the center of controversy after performing for President Biya’s daughter
The Cameroon first family flew in Nigerian super-star musician Wizkid to perform for them on new year’s eve. However, when pictures of the event appeared on social media, a huge debate was started especially on twitter, with most accusing the first family of using taxpayer’s money for family use. The party occurred in Douala and […]
Akon set to embark on a multi-purpose tour of Africa
Akon has revealed plans to embark on a tour around African countries starting in Ghana. The American born Senegalese origin singer, had earlier this year given a hint of his plan to tour Africa and other parts of the world including Latin America during his interview with Ebro in the morning radio host Ebro, the […]
Sierra Leone grants British actor Idris Elba citizenship
British actor Idris Elba has been awarded citizenship of his father’s native country Sierra Leone. He received the move with joy describing it as an honor “the biggest honor I could get from my country”. “I’m no stranger to Africa: I’ve been in Africa, I’ve made films in Africa, I’ve championed Africa,” he said. “But […]
Akon Building A “Wakanda-Akon City” In Senegal, To Be Completed In Ten Years
The building is on the way of a city in Senegal which many describe as real ‘Wakanda’ city, the Senegalese–American singer, Aliaune Damala Badara Thiam popularly known by his stage name Akon announced on the popular Nick Cannon’s Radio Show Power 106 Los Angeles. The popular singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, philanthropist and actor founded two […]
Jizzle Praised Fans, Beats Davido, and Wizkid on Spotify and Apple Music
Dubbed the “Man of the Moment”, popular Gambian Hip/Hop-Afro Beat super start, Jizzle has praised his fans for keeping his name on top of lead singers across the continent, whom he regards as “Well established Artists. Jizzle has recently been leading on live streaming music sites such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Deezer in The […]
Latinos are black! All music is from Africa said Rapper Fat Joe
Speaking during an interview with Ebro, the American hip hop legend said that all the music in the world is from Africa, and that Latinos were black people of African origin. “All the music is African, you talk about Brazilian music, Dominican music, Spanish drums, all the music is African, you getting on the Afro-beat […]
Eight African Nationals are Coaches of other Africa National Football Teams
Africa is yet to establish its command in the global stage of football. However, football Confederations and Associations across the continent evidently prefer hiring foreign expatriates outside the continent against those in the continent to manage their national teams. Recently remakes by the Senegalese coach Alieu Cisse, in the just concluded 2019 African Cup of […]