Following the death of George Floyd and the recent protests of #BLACKLIVESMATTER, the wave of anger against racial violence has prompted an outpouring of interest on matters of race, racism and race relations. This is not just across the US but around the world. This interest has grown such that books that teach about racism and white supremacy have begun to top New York Times Best Sellers Lists and Barnes and Noble Best Sellers. We have decided to help make your journey to learning and knowledge much easier. Here we have come up with a list of books about racism…
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What would you do if you find a priceless 18th-century crown in a suitcase? In 1998, Sirak Asfaw, a Dutch-Ethiopian hosted Ethiopian pilots, refugees, and diplomats who were passing through Rotterdam. In the suitcase of one of his visitors, he saw an 18th-century Ethiopian crown. “I looked into the suitcase and saw something really amazing and I thought ‘this is not right. This has been stolen. This should not be here. This belongs to Ethiopia’.” Asfaw confronted the owner of the suitcase and told him the crown will not leave his house. “[I told him the crown] will not leave…
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This has been no ordinary year, so why settle for the usual? Embrace some new flavors that will excite your palate and expose you to some of the many varieties of mixed drinks that come from Africa? Well if you hadn’t thought about it, let us help you out a little with 5 cocktails you can try at home. ALSO READ: African Holiday Recipes Irresistible African Cocktails #1 – Nigerian Chapman Drink By Flo Chinyere Nigerian Chapman Drink is a fun and refreshing drink with a mix of fruits. It uses Angostura Aromatic Bitters which is alcoholic but a very…
In a continent as rich with diversity as Africa is, there are an estimated 2000 African languages from over 3000 tribes and countries. However, not all languages are equally popular. Of all the diverse languages, tribes, and groups, there are 10 languages that are more widely spoken than others. #10 – Berber The Berber language is the tenth most widely spoken language in Africa. The Berber languages are a group of 26 closely related languages that constitute a branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family. They are spoken by 14 to 25 million people in Northern Africa throughout the Mediterranean coast, the…
We love our food, but Kenyan chef, Maliha Mohammed has shown that she loves it more. Maliha Mohammed is the new world record holder for cooking for 75 hours (3 days and 3 hours). She has overthrown Rickey Lumpkin of California, USA, who previously held the record for cooking for 68 hours 30 minutes. Maliha Mohammed prepared 400 local and international recipes in the cooking marathon. The mother of two applied for the competition in April 2018 but missed out due to financial constraints. The financial cost was close to KSh500,000 ($4800) which she could not afford. ALSO READ:17-Year-Old Kenyan…
The 6th AFRIMA set a new record with 8,157 songs/videos entries. It took a 13-man jury a week to review all the entries. However, songs that were eligible for nomination were those produced between 1st August 2018 and 2nd August 2019. This year’s nominee list has a diversity of old and new talents from all five African regions. AFRIMA is an annual award which began on 27th December 2014. The establishment of the award is a collaborative effort between International Committee AFRIMA and the African Union. The award aims at promoting African heritage as well as recognizing talents, creativity, and…
The development of Ghana’s Deepwater Tano Cape Three Points (DWTCTP) block received a boost from the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). The oil block which is located in the Western Region has multiple oilfields. The US$100 offered by AFC to Aker Energy will be used to develop natural gas and oil projects to enable the country to reap the full benefits of the oil and gas industry. Confirming the report on Tuesday 16 July 2019 was Mr. Samaila Zubairu, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the AFC. He said, “By taking an early equity financier role in operational or near-operational…
One of Africa’s biggest export in the past two decades is entertainment. Many African musicians have sold-out venues in western countries. However, not minding the growing western influence, the majority of African music videos still find creative ways of portraying the rich African heritage. The colorful visuals—when not set in Africa—often incorporate African elements like fashion, food, and so on. ALSO READ: Check Out The Song That Took Song Of The Year At The 2019 NAMA This week, we have ransacked the Internet to bring you a curated list of blazing African music videos. Even when you cannot follow the lyrics…
Journalism often comes with the bitter experience of harassment, physical or legal threats, and imprisonments. Consequently, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) rewards journalists who stand their grounds in these harsh environments. Among the recipients of the 2019 International Press Freedom Award is Tanzanian journalist, Maxence Melo Mubyazi. The award ceremony will hold in New York City on 21st November 2019. Maxence Melo Mubyazi made the list for the website he co-founded, Jamii Forums. The platform is an independent website for Central and East Africans to discuss critical issues. Consequently, whistleblowers use the platform to promote transparency and accountability in…