In an impassioned address to the Pan-African Parliament this week, President William Ruto of Kenya called for significant reforms within the African Union (AU) to accelerate the continent’s development and amplify its global influence. The speech outlined a bold vision of an Africa ready to assert its potential and resolve global issues with indigenous solutions. Ruto, Kenya’s Deputy President from 2013 until he took the presidential office in 2022, is a seasoned political leader recognized for his advocacy of socio-economic development and technology in Kenya. Key Points From President Ruto’s Speech There was a notable stirring in the audience, culminating…
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For one’s name to appear on the Essence ‘Young Black Hollywood Stars to Watch’ list is an achievement indeed. Therefore, it is highly commendable that 30-year-old Nomzamo Mbatha has made it to the 2021 list. Her passion, talent, and commitment to her craft continue to stand out in a field that seems crowded. This admirable star, who is also a trendsetting fashion icon is our Afronista of the week. What We Know About Nomzamo Mbatha Nomzamo Mbatha was born in the KwaZulu Natal Province of South Africa in 1990. She attended her early schooling in Durban and joined the University…
A fashionable woman is defined as one who has developed her unique style. Berla Mundi has done that and much more. Hence, she deserves the spotlight as our Afronista of the Week. Perpetually and immaculately dressed in trendy African designs from head to toe, Mundi has become an inspiration to African-American women who are in search of authentic African style. Who is Berla Mundi? Berla Mundi is a Ghanaian media personality born in Accra on 1st April 1988. She attended a local school before transferring to the famous Achimota School for her secondary education. Thereafter, she joined the University…
The multi-award-winning Tunisian-Egyptian actress Hend Sabry is our Afronista of the week. She is an outstanding personality with many remarkable achievements. The actress is not only involved in humanitarian activities, but she is also a champion for gender equality for Arab women. Additionally, this celebrated actress attends to her many roles, elegantly turned out, and above all with style and grace. Hend Sabry joins the ranks of African women celebrities who are not only high achievers but also fashion icons. ALSO READ: Afronista Of The Week: 20 Bettinah Tianah Styles That Have Us Talking Hend Sabry Partners with Netflix In February…
Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emerged as Nigeria’s new president-elect in the just concluded general elections. Mr. Tinubu who is a major player in Nigeria’s political scene has had his presence registered as far back as 1992 and will soon be taking the centre stage as the first citizen and the democratic head of the country. The voting which led to Mr. Tinubu’s emergence was held on 24th February 2023. It pitched the president-elect against other major candidates including Mr. Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Atiku Abubakar of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Kwakwanso of the New…
Introduction Africa is known as the land of opportunity – and it is rightly so. The continent is booming with institutions, businesses, and more recently, tech startups focusing on every sector of the economy. All of these, however, doesn’t matter if the multi-faceted struggle for gender equality is not supported and, in fact, enforced. ALSO READ: How Modeling Helped Adelaja Ewawunmi Overcome The Stigma Of Vitiligo At the root of gender inequality is the continued discrimination of women from participating in different aspects of culture, religion, education, business, and politics. Worse still, females suffer limited roles which are often dictated…
The worlds of American and international literature are full of well-known titles, both fiction and non-fiction. But a closer look at books written by black authors reveals a trove of entertaining, provocative and necessary stories that command our attention. Here’s a look at 51 must-read books by black authors (listed alphabetically by the author’s last name). ALSO READ: There Are Two Nigerian Authors On President Obama’s Favorite Tradition’s List! 1. They Can’t Kill Us Until They Kill Us by Hanif Abdurraqib They Can’t Kill Us Until They Kill Us is a collection of essays by Hanif Abdurraqib, one in which he…
The COVID-19 affected the world in several ways—but job websites for diversity recruiting are booming. It led to the closing down of many businesses and forcing many nations into total lockdown. The economic fortune of most countries plummeted and many individuals lost their jobs. While every country in the world shares the pain of the pandemic, America is one of the worst-hit countries. Many people in America, especially black minorities, have lost their jobs, leaving them with no means to take care of their essential needs. If you fall into this category, all hope is not lost. You can…
Photo by MayoFi on Unsplash Have you ever wondered why most of the richest people never seem to work so hard? Comparatively, the most hardworking ones are not relatively wealthy. The difference between the two lies in how they make money. If anything, the idea of ‘work smart, not hard’ is justifiable by statistics. However, the life of millionaires and billionaires are proof that working smart rather than hard pays. In 2020, even the strongest of world economies such as the US was shaken by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of that, many people lost their jobs. This forced…
A single source of income might be enough to provide for your basic needs. However, let’s face it. Having multiple income streams is more likely to make you financially secure than putting all of your eggs in just one basket. Your chances of becoming rich are at best sketchy. Financial emergencies happen now and then. Hence, if your only hope is that the pay-check will come sooner than it did last month, you might be swimming in murky waters soon. There is only one way to be rich; make more money or cut back on your expenses. But as you might…