Today: May 18, 2024
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 Canada study permit is a mandatory document for foreign nationals to study at designated learning institutions (DLIs) in Canada, excluding those enrolled in programs shorter than six months. Canada is a preferred destination for international students due to various factors, including…
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…
Uganda Constitutional Court on Wednesday stood firm on its decision to uphold one of the world’s harshest anti-LGBTQ laws, despite widespread international condemnation and the suspension of funding from global institutions. The law, known as the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023, has faced widespread…
Nigerian culinary artist and writer Tunde Wey’s poetic documentary series, “Hard to Swallow,” is set to debut at Cannes International Series Festival on April 8. The series chronicles Wey’s critique of the social structures that disenfranchise Black people globally offering a blend…
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…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved an $8 billion loan to aid Egypt’s economic revival with an immediate disbursement of $820 million. The approval of the loan is part of an effort to support Egypt’s economy due to external conflicts and…
The U.S. Embassy in South Africa has joined forces with Prosper Africa to bolster trade and investment relations between the United States and South Africa. They aim to cultivate stronger ties and promote mutual benefits through bolstering trade and investment between the…
The United States and the nations of Africa enjoy a vibrant, multifaced relationship focused on expanding partnerships, global cooperation, and shared prosperity. These countries also share another powerful bond: people. In the 2020 Census, more than 14.4% of Americans self-reported tracing their…
