This year, Africa Day 2023, promises to be a momentous occasion, filled with inspiring stories of achievement, cultural pride, and a renewed commitment to unity. In the heart of this celebration are remarkable achievements of Africans and the African diaspora. Africa, a continent renowned for its rich cultural diversity, has long been a symbol of unity amidst adversity. Africa […]
In the bustling city of Ota, Nigeria, a remarkable figure has captured the hearts and minds of the community through his unwavering dedication, wisdom, and visionary leadership. The Olota of Ota, Oba (Prof.) Adeyemi Abdulkabir Obalanlege, stands tall as a beacon of inspiration, guiding his people towards progress, unity, and cultural preservation. With his exceptional achievements, intellectual prowess, and […]
Nigerian singer and songwriter Tems caused a stir with her Oscars 2023 appearance thanks to her enormous white dress with a giant headpiece. Tems, who co-wrote the hit song Lift Me Up with Rihanna attended her first Oscars this year. The song from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was nominated in the Best Music (Original Song) category. While Naatu Naatu […]
Henry Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel, known simply as Seal, is a British-Nigerian singer and an iconic musician with a distinctive soulful voice whose music has influenced the world. Born on 19 February 1963 to a Yoruba mother and an Afro-Brazilian father, he was raised by a foster family in Westminster, London. Seal has won multiple awards throughout his career, […]
Saheed Aderinto, a professor of History and African Diaspora Studies at Florida International University, has been announced as one of the winners of the 2023 Dan David Prize. The prestigious international award, which is described as “the largest history prize in the world,” recognises outstanding contributions to the study of history and other disciplines that shed light on the […]
Nigerian singer Tems on Sunday, cemented her place in history as she won a Grammy at the 2023 Grammys. Tems won alongside Future and Drake, for Best Melodic Rap Performance with “Wait for U The 2022 track won out over songs from other artists including Jack Harlow (“First Class”), Kendrick Lamar (“Die Hard”), Latto (“Big Energy (Live)”), DJ Khaled […]
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, […]
Adejobi had always dreamed of meeting his idols, the talented and charismatic Mr Macaroni and Falz. For years, he had followed their careers, watching their videos and performances with unbridled enthusiasm. So when he got the chance to finally meet them in person, he could hardly contain his excitement. As he walked into the living room and saw his […]
The International Men’s Day (IMD) is an annual event to celebrate men and boys. It is a day to recognize men’s political, cultural and socio-economic accomplishments. This done in over 70 countries of the world. The day was first celebrated by Dr Jerome Teelucksingh in 1999. Teelucksingh was a history lecturer at the University of West Indies in Trinidad and […]
Marvel Studios’ award-winning $1.3 billion grossing movie, “Wakanda Forever,” the sequel to “Black Panther,” had a premiere locally (Nigeria) — with a large group of talent, filmmakers and press on hand for the black carpet rollout. Film’s director, Ryan Coogler, and several leading actors attended the event in Lagos. The film follows the death in 2020 of Chadwick Boseman, who […]
