I had the rare opportunity to tour the Jwaneng diamond mine, the richest diamond mine in the world located in south-central Botswana about 120 kilometers…
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Burna Boy dedicates his award to Africa
Burna Boy received the top Afrobeats artist award at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards which was held on November 19 and aired live on Billboard’s…
Serena Williams will be inducted to the National Women’s Hall of Fame
Serena Williams and Ruby Bridges have been added to the National Women’s Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024. Williams, a tennis champion, entrepreneur, investor, fashion…
AfroTech 2023: Navigating Boundless Opportunities for Africans in Diaspora
Embarking on the AfroTech 2023 journey was like stepping into a realm where the worlds of technology, culture, and community seamlessly intertwine. For this year’s…
Oscar Deadline Looms, Nigeria and Cameroon contenders for Best International Feature
Wednesday, November 15, is the deadline to submit Oscars Submission Forms for consideration to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for 96th Academy…
AAFCA announces 5th TV honors
The strikes are over, and the African American Film Critics Association has announced that its 5th annual AAFCA Television Honors will now take place on…
Africa tasked to manage its natural resources
A recent webinar organized by the African Development Bank (AfDB) emphasized the urgent need for Africa to reconsider its approach to managing natural resources to…
Highlights of the Africa Energy Week #AEW2023
During the African Energy Week (AEW) 2023 conference and exhibition, a Women in Energy Roundtable Discussion convened a diverse group of influential women leaders in…
Hip Hop Connoisseurs pay tribute to Marley Marl
Hip Hop connoisseurs LL Cool J and Rakim performed a special tribute to this year’s “I Am Hip Hop Award” honoree Marley Marl alongside Jazzy…