Today: September 20, 2024
A video of American online streamer and YouTuber Kai Cenat in Nigeria surfaced online on Saturday, Mar 9. Cenat, known for his entertaining live streams and comedic content on YouTube, recently made headlines for his spontaneous decision to visit Nigeria shortly after…
Adejoke Bakare, a Nigerian-born chef is the first black female chef in the UK to receive the prestigious Michelin star award. Bakare’s West-African-themed restaurant in London, Chishuru offers a diverse range of affordable West African dishes in an upscale setting. The restaurant…
Toy manufacturer Mattel honored prominent women such as Viola Davis, Dame Helen Mirren, Shania Twain, and Kylie Minogue with unique Barbie dolls to celebrate International Women’s Day and Barbie’s 65th birthday. Unlike regular Barbie dolls, these one-of-a-kind creations are not for sale…
Harvard University has regained its position as the top “dream” school for college hopefuls, according to a new survey by The Princeton Review, Harvard surpassed previous favorites like MIT and Stanford. Hafeez Lakhani, founder of Lakhani Coaching, acknowledged the university’s challenging year…
As the nation approaches the 2024 Presidential Election, emphasizing the African diaspora's role in shaping American socio-economic and geopolitical landscapes becomes paramount.…
Oprah Winfrey is stepping down from the board of WW International, popularly known as WeightWatchers, after almost a decade of service. This decision is closely linked to her use of weight loss medication, a revelation that has impacted the company’s standing. Winfrey,…
The city of Boston, Massachusetts, has officially declared March 2nd as “Burna Boy’s Day,” honoring the renowned Nigerian singer for his outstanding performances and impactful advocacy work. Signed by Councillor Ruthzee Louijeune of the Boston City Council, the document lauds Burna Boy’s…
Ghana’s parliament is facing severe criticism from human rights activists and organizations over the approval of a highly controversial anti-LGBTQ bill, known as the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill. The legislation considered one of the toughest anti-LGBTQ laws in Africa, has…
Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe CFR was a Nigerian banker, businessman co-founder, and visionary leader of Access Bank Plc. He lost his life in a helicopter crash in Halloran Springs, California, on February 9, 2024. His death marked the end of an era for…
Algeria officially inaugurated the world’s third-largest mosque, named Djamaa El-Djazair, and Africa’s largest, with a towering minaret at 265 meters (869 feet), ahead of the holy month of Ramadan. The ceremony was led by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, marking a significant milestone…
