Embed from Getty Images When it comes to books, there are multiple characteristics that make them someone’s favorite. It is not just about the cover but the quality of content and the message it delivers. The rising trend of reading has taken over the globe during the last two years. Sharing your favorite books on social media has become the “new cool” and gives a whole new idea of someone’s personality. Many public figures have been keeping up with the new trends. While the whole world has been sharing their special memories of 2018, the former American president is no…
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Kenyans went into a hotly contested election in August 2017. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission declared the incumbent, President Uhuru Kenyatta, as the winner of the elections. Raila Odinga, the charismatic leader of the opposition party, came second. Odinga claimed foul play in the elections and refused to accept the results. Political Tensions in Kenya What followed was a series of protests in the opposition’s strongholds, with Raila Odinga remaining adamant that he won the elections. As a result, the country’s political temperature was high, subsequently leading to a significant negative impact on the country’s overall economy. The situation…
It is not unusual for musicians to try out their creativity in movies. However, it appears that the number of musicians switching to movies is growing. The recent addition to the long list is the sensational vocalist, Simi. The film titled ‘Mokalik’ (Yoruba pronunciation of Mechanic) is produced and directed by Kunle Afolayan. READ ALSO: 5 Must Watch African Centered Movies Streaming on Netflix (January 2019) After what seems like a long break from filmmaking, the veteran producer is set to thrill fans with Mokalik. The movie due for release this year will add to the growing list of movies from…
Celebrities are famous for having short marriages. Few years after the wedding fanfare they are either single or in another relationship. One Nigerian celebrity that has enjoyed a decade of marriage is the ace comedian, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY. AY got married to Mabel on November 29, 2008. In a recent interview, AY revealed the secret to his long marriage. In an interview with Punch, the ace comedian highlighted the importance of marrying one’s best friend. Two important qualities of a good friend are tolerance and forgiveness. These are vital to a successful and lasting marriage. In his…
African Economic Outlook 2019 report is out and the continent is doing just fine. The general economic performance in Africa has continued to make progress. This is because the Gross Domestic Product is to hit 4.0 percent this year. Additionally, this GDP will accelerate to 4.1 percent in 2020. However, to improve employment results and macroeconomics, industry will be required to take the front seat in the growth agenda. This is captured in the recently released African Economic Outlook 2019 report by African Development Bank. As the African economic growth continues to remain stable, the report singles out five key…
Musicians always strive to increase their fanbase. The multiple award-winning superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido recently sold out the O2 Arena, London. Although the artist frequently performs in front of large audiences, selling out the O2 Arena is a big deal. Most importantly, it shows the appreciation of his music abroad. On the night of January 27, 2019, he thrilled a crowd of about 20,000 fans. His energetic performance cuts across old and new hit songs. Celebrities at the event include Naomi Campbell, Tim Westwood, and the Editor of British Vogue magazine Edward Enninful. Idris Elba was on stage…
Celebrity marriages reverberate long after the wedding day. This is usually because of the display of affluence that accompanies the event. The multitalented Tanzanian singer, Naseeb Abdul Juma, popularly known as Diamond Platnumz is set to make history. He is asking the government of Tanzania to make his wedding day a public holiday. Diamond Platnumz won 2018 “Africa Song of the Year” winner for his song “Marry You”. In December of the same year, he announced he would wed his Kenyan girlfriend, Tanasha Donna Barbieri on February 14, 2019. The sensational singer wants all his family members to grace the…
The list of the best universities in Africa is out. According to the latest ranking by Webometrics, the top five institutions in the continent come from one country. Additionally, this country dominates the list of the top ten with only two other countries being represented. University of Cape Town (UCT) in South Africa scoops the first position according to the results published. UCT beat four other universities in the country to scoop this coveted academic recognition. This is because the University of the Witwatersrand, University of Pretoria, Stellenbothe sch University, and the University of Kwazulu Natal scooped the second, third,…
The future of Africa is getting brighter with every passing year. This is because of the relentless contributions by budding enterprises in both profit and non-profit entrepreneurship. The African Diaspora Network has singled out and rewarded 10 early-age entrepreneurs in Africa. These are the ones that are building the future of the continent through technology. Through The Builders of Africa’s Future (BAF) Award, the organization has recognized the contributions of African innovators who are leading the continent in its tech and differentiated business development landscapes. Africa is a continent with myriad and unique needs that require innovative solutions. The BAF initiative…
Ghana presents a 10-year-old DJ who wowed the world front-runners. The extremely talented DJ Switch dreams of being a gynecologist when she grows up. Erica Armah Bra-Bulu Tandoh reached the dizzy heights of global fame by producing online music videos, showing her gutsy attitude and being absolutely adorable! In an interview with CNN Africa, she expressed the idea behind her creative name, “I came up with the name DJ Switch because when I was a kid I was switching up the mood of people. When you’re sad I’ll make you happy, when you’re happy and you want to be more…