The African Influences In The Black Panther
There is no denying that Black Panther is a great movie, probably the best ever to come out of Marvel Cinematic Universe. It has shattered box office records and it is poised to achieve even more. This utopian society which was never colonised is a dream for every African, here and in the diaspora. With […]
Oral Health Should Be A Development Priority
By Adekemi Adeniyan The mouth is a barometer of social inequities — it reflects the injustices in our society. As George Cuvier, an 18th century naturalist said: “Show me your teeth, and I will tell you who you are”. To me, as a dentist, the mouth is like a microscope that reveals more than just tooth decay. […]
Meet The Collective For The Renewal Of Africa (CORA), The Pan-African Collective Seeking To Restore Africa’s Intellectual Freedom
The Collective for the Renewal of Africa (CORA) is a Pan-African intellectual collective of over 100 writers, scholars from the social and natural sciences, medical doctors and artists from across Africa and the diaspora. CORA will commemorate its launch with a series of six conversations from 12-17 April identifying the role and responsibilities of African intellectuals across […]
Fela’s Nomination for a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Spot Sparks Debate about his Legacy
The truth is that during Fela’s extraordinary lifetime, the Nigerian’s notoriety as an engaged citizen fighting for social justice was what usually attracted attention – and not his music. His public persona as a cultural renegade, an incorrigible iconoclast and social rebel hugged the headlines. Not his intoxicating blend of Yoruba trance music, highlife-derived harmonies […]
Eid Will be Under Lockdown for Many Muslims Across Africa
Muslims across Africa will begin observing the holy fasting month of Ramadan starting on Tuesday. For the second year, restrictions are in force in some countries during the month. Egypt has banned congregational prayers in mosques. Tunisian Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi backpedalled on Sunday on a decision to extend the hours of a nightly curfew, […]
The Evolution of Vodacom
The South African communications company’s partnership with Alipay, part of China’s Alibaba group, to create a super app that will provide multiple financial services. Integrating with its VodaPay app, Vodacom says the new service will let users pay utility bills and transfer money, as well as connecting them with online merchants and suppliers. Vodacom has […]
Harare Looks to Tobacco to Get Out of Economic Slump
Tobacco farmers in Zimbabwe, Africa’s largest tobacco producer, are pinning their economic hopes on the addictive plant. Despite anti-smoking campaigns ahead of the World Health Organization’s No Tobacco Day on May 31, farmers say the crop is one of their biggest sources of income. After quitting journalism at a government-controlled company four years ago, 39-year-old Itai […]
It’s a Waiting Game after a Tense Poll in Benin
Vote counting began in Benin on Sunday after a presidential poll that was boycotted by some opposition parties over pre-election violence and their objection to President Patrice Talon’s quest for a second term. Provisional results of the first round of the election are expected by April 13. A cotton tycoon first elected in 2016, Talon […]
The Doyen of Afrofuturistic Design
Ruth Carter won her first Oscar for the elaborate costumes she designed with the help of 3D-technology for the groundbreaking 2018 blockbuster “Black Panther.” The costumes now form the centerpiece of an exhibition entitled “Ruth E. Carter – Afrofuturism in Costume Design” at the SCAD Museum of Fashion + Film in Atlanta. Carter has 40 […]
Kenya is Now the Most Attractive Destination for Japanese Firms
According to a World Bank report, Kenya’s economy grew at a 5.7% annual rate from 2015 to 2019, making it one of the fastest-growing economies in sub-Saharan Africa. While a couple of factors influenced this growth, the most critical has been high investor confidence. In a recent survey by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), it […]
