Today: April 20, 2024
Burna Boy, Siya Kolisi, William Ruto, Others Make TIME’s 2024 Most Influential List Nigerian music star Burna Boy and other influential figures of African descent like Kenyan President William Ruto, and South African rugby captain Siya Kolisi, have been named one of…
The History of the Bantu Knots, a striking African hairstyle, consisting of twisted knots across the scalp, can be traced to the Bantu ethnic groups of Southern Africa centuries ago. “Bantu” refers to the 300-600 ethnic groups within southern Africa that speak…
A report from the McKinsey Institute has revealed a sobering reality – there is virtually nowhere in the United States where Black residents experience the same quality of life as their white neighbors. The study looked at a wide range of metrics…
Beyoncé is using her platform and influence to celebrate the often-overlooked history and culture of Black cowboys, cowgirls, and ranchers in America. Through initiatives by her BeyGOOD philanthropic foundation, Beyoncé is providing support to Black equestrian programs across the country. BeyGOOD Executive…
The banjo’s journey began not in the mountains of Appalachia but across the Atlantic, in Africa. Its ancestry traces back to a variety of African lute-like instruments, brought over by enslaved Africans to the Caribbean and the Americas. In this new world,…
The Custodians of African Literature (COAL), in collaboration with the Avoidable Deaths Network and the University of Leicester launched the “Poets for Avoidable Deaths” campaign to spotlight the critical issue of preventable deaths caused by disasters and hazards in Sub-Saharan Africa and…
Tyla surprised Cenat with a custom merchandise from her new Album. Their friendly rapport and natural chemistry made for an amusing viewing experience.…
Zed 2pac, Legaah, or Legacy is a self-acclaimed reincarnated 2pac maximizing on his striking resemblance to the legendary 2pac Amaru Shakur to keep Zambian hip-hop music alive. Born Fredrick Thole in Ndola, Zambia, on June 7, 1985, Zed 2pac has garnered significant…
Within the Nigerian music industry, renowned artists like Wizkid and Burna Boy are distancing themselves from the widely used label “Afrobeats.” Wizkid, whose real name is Ayodeji Balogun, recently made headlines by declaring his departure from the Afrobeats genre, echoing sentiments expressed…
Results indicate a general preference for moderate age differences, with the majority leaning towards a 4-6 year gap…
