7 Days In Nigeria
By Shaimaa Hadhoud In western Africa lies a hidden paradise that, more often than not, people miss. Nigeria is made up of a number of the most charming, thrilling, beautiful, odd places that I have ever been to. It is a country rich in people, plus natural resources that have made it a favorite vacation spot. […]
Equatorial Guinea Assumes OPEC Presidency In 2023
Equatorial Guinea’s Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons, H.E. Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima, will take over as the President of OPEC for 2023. The Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons of Equatorial Guinea, Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima, will take over as the President of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in 2023, reestablishing Africa as a […]
COP27: What Does It Mean To Africa’s Sustainability?
Experts reflect on former climate conferences, highlight the financial gaps, and question the continent’s future. While regional efforts are abloom, international financing remains in the gloom. Africa’s sustainability is at the forefront of climate change. The ability to adapt to rising warm and extreme drought is under scrutiny amid insufficient climate finance and long-play adaptative […]
Soil Is “Everything”, Says ForAfrika Ahead Of World Soil Day
In farming, soil is everything, says agroecologist Tarirai Mpofu, adviser to ForAfrika, the continent’s largest indigenous nongovernmental organisation. ForAfrika’s main strategy is to work with 20-million Africans so as to ensure that by 2032, they have the skills and tools they need to provide for themselves. Mpofu’s words echo the United Nations’ (UN’s) slogan, “Soils: […]
Leverage On The Knowledge Acquired To Bring Economic Solutions – EBID President To Graduates
The President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Ecowas Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), DR. George Agyekum Donkor, has urged graduates to use their knowledge to help create economic solutions. Delivering the keynote address at the 2022 graduation ceremony at the Nobel International Business School (Nibs), the president of EBID was […]
Abby Ajayi’s ‘Riches’ Packs in the Drama as Well as the Glitz
As part of the new wave of Africa-focused content, Prime Video has just released ‘Riches,’ a show about an African-owned beauty empire and all of its intrigue. Set in London, the plot revolves around the death of the family’s patriarch, and the subsequent battle for control. Created and written by British Nigerian creator Abby Ajayi, […]
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” Gets Rave Reviews from African Moviegoers
The original Black Panther film represented a new dawn for Africa-focused storytelling, and its sequel is proving to be equally powerful. Inspiring in its depiction of an advanced African civilization, it wins rave reviews from African moviegoers, who praise the positive representation of the continent, and its focus on issues of colonization and exploitation. The […]
What to Eat and Drink in South Africa
South Africa’s cuisine is extremely varied due to the variety of cultures that have come to call the country home. A center of immigration from other parts of Africa, Europe and India, there is enormous diversity to be found, and local specialities that are not to be missed. South Africa’s beloved braais are feasts of […]
‘Nanny’ Review: Filmmaker Employs African Folklore in a Haunting Black Horror Film
Nanny, a new film from director Nikyatu Jusu, starts with the commonplace theme of childcare and transforms it into a story of horror. Focusing on the story of a black Senegalese immigrant finding employment as a nanny for a wealthy white family, it mines the complexities of such relationships by interweaving it with African folklore. […]
Finding New Meaning in Timeless Music
The key to success in music is to create work that resonates as both familiar and fresh, and the new generation of African musicians are striking that chord, and reaping the rewards of a newfound global popularity. Mining rich traditions and adapting them to modern tastes has resulted in the advent of African music sensations. […]
