Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o did not just write novels. He cracked open history’s locked vaults, tore pages from the colonial playbook, and rewrote what it meant to be African. To call Weep Not, Child his greatest book is not merely literary opinion, it is historical fact. First published in 1964, and the first major novel by an East African writer […]
Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and her Tanzanian counterpart President Samia Suluhu Hassan met in Dar es Salaam to chart a new course for economic cooperation between the two nations. The meeting, held on Thursday, marks a pivotal moment not only for bilateral relations but also for women’s leadership in Africa, with two sitting female heads of state discussing trade, […]
Chinwe Ajene-Sagna has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Investment Committee for the Stanbic IBTC Real Estate Development Fund (REDF). This appointment underscores her extensive experience in real estate and investment management, positioning her to steer the fund’s strategic direction effectively. The REDF, established under Stanbic IBTC Asset Management, aims to bridge the housing deficit in Nigeria by […]
Basketball Australia has appointed Rana Hussain to its Board of Directors, marking a significant step towards enhancing diversity and inclusion within the organisation. Hussain, a seasoned advocate for social inclusion in sports, brings a wealth of experience in diversity leadership and sports administration.The Saturday Paper+3sportnxt.org+3The Imperfects+3 Hussain’s career spans various roles aimed at promoting equity in sports. She has […]
Long before his name appeared in the tech pages of Forbes, Wired, and The Guardian, Silas Adekunle was a quiet teenager in the UK, captivated by the elegance of machines and the invisible rules that govern them. Born in Nigeria and raised in the bustling streets of Lagos before relocating to the UK in his teens, Silas grew up […]
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has confirmed the appointment of Juliana Kagwa as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a strategic leadership transition as the country positions itself for greater visibility in the global tourism market. Kagwa, whose appointment was officially announced by the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, becomes the first woman to lead the UTB since […]
Former Nigerian actress Grace Charis Bassey Effah has embarked on a bold and inspiring new journey, this time in uniform, not costume. Via her official Instagram account, Grace revealed that she has officially graduated from the U.S. Navy boot camp and simultaneously taken the oath of allegiance as a newly minted citizen of the United States. With heartfelt pride, […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
