Dublin-based children’s author Kensika Monshengwo, originally from Congo, has written a new children’s book that aims to introduce African culture into Irish homes by using the Irish language. The book, called Okani agus Banríocht an Chrogaill (Okani and The Crocodile Queendom in English), is also available in English, but Kensika hopes that by publishing it in Irish as well, […]
Many older football analysts and former players have spoken about Pele as the true phenomenon legend of the game, leaving some to wonder why. While younger generations enjoy watching Messi and Cristiano, those who experienced Zidane, Ronaldo, and Ronaldinho in their prime may have a different perspective. Even further back, Maradona, Platini, and Matthaus were revered as top players. […]
Sprint sensation, Rhasidat Adeleke was named the RTE Sport Young Sportsperson of the Year at the RTE Sports Awards 2022 for the best in Irish sports for the year Hosted by Jacqui Hurley, Evanne Ní Chuilinn, and Ruby Walsh, the event which was held at Studio 4 in Montrose last Saturday, celebrated a successful year for Irish athletics. Katie […]
To cement an implausible and inconceivable career, Lionel Messi finally lifted unarguably the most coveted sporting object in the Universe – the 2022 World Cup trophy, as an estimated 8 billion eyeballs witnessed what would go down as one of the most interesting fairy-tale in the history of the round leather game. In the history of this game, there […]
Nigerian music superstar, Yemi Alade has been captivating audiences and topping charts all over Africa and across the globe with her unique blend of Afrobeats, R&B, and pop music. With her powerhouse vocals and electrifying stage presence, it is no wonder she’s been dubbed the “Queen of Afrobeats,” “Queen of Kings”, and “Mama Africa”. Born in Abia State, Nigeria, […]
Jessica Alupo is a politician and the current Vice President of Uganda. Jessica Rose Epel Alupo commonly known as Jessica Alupo entered politics as a candidate for the Katakwi District women’s representative in 2001. She ran on the ticket of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) political party, which she won and was re-elected in 2006. Alupo started out initially […]
“When you have big dreams about how to serve other people, it can really be exciting. But when you have dreams about how to advance yourself, it can be frustrating because you start dreaming small. And I want young people to know that once you have brains, you have flexibility.” – Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (GCON) According to the African belief […]
Chinonye Chukwu is an accomplished screenwriter, director, and producer, Chukwu rose to become one of the waves of Hollywood in the 21st century with her signature silence-punctuated performances to express deeper emotions with the faces of her actors. Chukwu is the first black woman to win the U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize at Sundance in 2019 has bagged numerous […]
In a world where almost, every kid around wants to be the next Messi or Ronaldo, two Nigerian brothers in Dublin Ireland, Prince Rasheed and Prince Khamal Momoh both from Castlebar Boxing Club are punching their way through every challenge in front of them to live their dreams and fight to become the best of the best in the […]
When Olamide Olowe, co-founder and CEO of skincare label Topicals, announced her company had secured $10 million in funding from CAVU Consumer Partners, she became the youngest Black entrepreneur to get over $2 million in funding. Topicals raised $2.6 million in funding from Lerer Hippeau and Mucker Labs since its founding in August 2020 and in March 2021, it launched […]
