Nigeria’s Super Eagles beat Zambia’s Chipolopolo to become the first African team to secure a spot at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ after a 1-0 win in Uyo earned them an unassailable lead at the head of Group B. Alex Iwobi’s 73rd-minute goal secured a sixth FIFA World Cup appearance for Nigeria. Prior to Iwobi’s goal, the Eagles found it difficult to break down a resolute Zambian side who were unfortunate to see a first-half goal ruled out for offside. Zambia captain, Kennedy Mweene, said he is proud of his team, despite Saturday’s defeat. ALSO READ: Which Of These 3…
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Germaine Acogny is in her 70s and there are no signs her love for the stage will relent any time soon. Her solo Tchouraï, created in 2001 and choreographed by Sophiatou Kossoko, has been enjoyed by audiences in Europe, the US and China. In it, you can see Acogny, dressed in a robe and carrying a cane, in a series of dramatic moves. The performance is rich in symbolism, including in one scene where she carries a mask while wearing a solemn expression on her face. Each of Acogny’s performances represents a world view that comes from having lived through a storied…
Since taking office in November 2015, Tanzania’s President, John Magufuli — nicknamed “the Bulldozer” — has cut government spending by imposing measures. Such as restrictions on foreign travel for government officials and the removal of “ghost workers” from the state payroll. He recently revealed he earns a salary of 9 million Tanzanian shillings (approximately $4,000) per month. This made Tanzania’s President one of the lowest-paid African leaders as he pursues a policy of deep public spending cuts. ALSO READ: Investors Are Cashing in On Tanzania’s Boom in Fish Export – Here is Why Some critics say his cost-cutting measures are excessive…
Sixteen young women representing different Ghanaian tribes with their authentic African Style participated in the 2017 Miss Ghana UK Pageant and a beauty from Northern Ghana took home the crown. And The Winner Is … Sabina Lawabea Awuni 5 Facts About Sabina Awuni She enjoys dancing, singing, drawing, writing poetry and reading books. Two if her favorite authors are Timothy Keller and C.S Lewis. She is a Humanitarian and passionate about charity work. 3 Charities she has worked for are Action Against Hunger Independent Age Mental Health first aid England. She loves to travel The Other Miss Ghana UK Contestants…
Catherine Mukenyang is no ordinary woman. She comes from a Kenyan community where women and girls still struggle to acquire education. This is due to cultural beliefs that have restrained them from going to school. In spite of that, the mother of four was able to pursue and land a position as West Pokot County Speaker of The Assembly and is ready to offer transformative leadership. Her job demands that she maintain order in the assembly, and she is not afraid to order members to observe decorum and stick to the assembly rules, their gender notwithstanding. ALSO READ: Kenya Has An…
Each year, the BBC names 100 influential and inspirational women from around the world. In 2017, they are challenging these women to tackle four of the problems facing women today. This includes; the glass ceiling, female illiteracy, harassment in public spaces, and sexism in sport. The glass ceiling – #TeamleadFemale illiteracy – #TeamreadStreet harassment – #TeamgoSexism in sport – #Teamplay So far just the first 60 names have been announced. This includes Nasa astronaut Peggy Whitson, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia, and England footballer Steph Houghton. ALSO READ: BBC’s Priscilla Ng’ethe Is Our Afronista Of The Week! The other 40…
Also, according to the new rule published in the Federal Register last week, the information collected will include “social media handles, aliases, associated identifiable information, and search results” as part of people’s immigration file. The new requirement takes effect Oct. 18. 2017. The Department of Homeland Security has moved to collect social media information on all immigrants, including permanent residents and naturalized citizens. The move alarmed lawyers and privacy groups, particularly how the information will be used. ALSO READ: ❓ QUESTION FOR YOU: Should Kenyan Immigration Have Deported This Chinese Man Over His Racist Rant? Concerns Arises To Immigrants In addition, this…
President Trump on Sunday issued a new order. This is indefinitely banning almost all travel to the United States from seven countries. This includes most of the nations covered by his original travel ban. Nations that cites threats to national security posed by letting their citizens into the country. Starting next month, most citizens of Iran, Libya, Syria, Yemen, Somalia, Chad, and North Korea will be banned from entering the United States, Mr. Trump said in a proclamation released Sunday night. Citizens of Iraq and some groups of people in Venezuela who seek to visit the United States will face…
America’s Got Talent 2017 crowned its winner and it is not Nigerian Semi Finalist Kechi Okwuchi. However, Okwuchi’s performances did land her a huge prize – our hearts. Her song selections resonated with so many. Seeing her sing them as she wears the scars of the fatal crash that took the lives of over 100 passengers in 2005 drove a powerful message home; When you are knocked down by life, you can pick up the pieces and rise back up again. As I listened to her sing renditions of some of my favorite songs, my eyes welled up; not in…
To celebrate their centennial, Forbes has amassed what they believe to be the greatest-ever collection of business essayists–100 entrepreneurs, visionaries and prophets of capitalism who have shaped the past century. More than a dozen editors met dozens of times over two years. In the end, they opted for doers over theoreticians, disruptive entrepreneurs over those that inherit or CEOs that maintain. They sought people who had either created something with a lasting impact on the world or innovated in a way that transcends their given field. Africans on Forbes 100 Greatest Living Business Minds List Of the 100 people who…