There is a particular kind of power that lives in stories told by those who lived them. Sudanese filmmaker Timeea Mohamed Ahmed has not only lived through the trauma of conflict but has done what few are brave or skilled enough to do: shape that experience into a cinematic truth that speaks across borders, languages, and politics. As one […]
Dangote-backed Firm Buys Kenya’s Richest Tour Comapany
Africa Travel Investments, a tourism investment firm backed by Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man has officially acquired Kenya’s oldest and most iconic tour company, Pollman’s Tours and Safaris. The landmark acquisition was recently approved unconditionally by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK), giving Africa Travel the green light to purchase 100% of Pollman’s issued share capital. The Dangote-backed Africa […]
Princess Opeyemi Bright Makes History as UK’s Youngest Mayor at 29
Princess Opeyemi Bright has been inaugurated as the youngest Mayor in the United Kingdom. At just 29 years old, she now serves as the First Citizen of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, following her inauguration on Friday, May 16, 2025 . Born in the UK to Nigerian parents, Princess Bright’s ascent in British politics is both a […]
Jason Utitofon Jackson Becomes First Nigerian-Born Mayor of Islington
Councillor Jason Utitofon Jackson has been officially sworn in as the Mayor of Islington, marking a historic milestone as the first Nigerian-born politician to occupy the prestigious office since the borough’s establishment in 1900. The new Mayor, an illustrious son of Akwa Ibom State, originally from Ika Local Government Area, is inspiring a new generation of African and minority […]