Today: September 16, 2025
The US House of Representatives passed a bill concerning TikTok, tying it to aid for Israel and Ukraine. If signed, TikTok has 270 days to find a new owner. The House lawmakers voted 360-58 for the bill, which could change TikTok’s future…
Zimbabwe has reached out to the United States, urging them to notify banks about the recent easing of sanctions on the African nation as reported by Bloomberg. Zimbabwe Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube disclosed the request during a virtual press briefing from Washington…
Afrobeat superstar Davido has come out in full support of renowned Nigerian chess Grandmaster Tunde Onakoya, who is currently attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon in New York City. Onakoya commenced his grueling mission to surpass…
Burna Boy, Siya Kolisi, William Ruto, Others Make TIME’s 2024 Most Influential List Nigerian music star Burna Boy and other influential figures of African descent like Kenyan President William Ruto, and South African rugby captain Siya Kolisi, have been named one of…
Abena Boamah-Acheampong, a Ghanaian-American CEO and former algebra teacher in Chicago, Illinois, founded Hanahana Beauty in 2017 to “increase accessibility, transparency, and sustainability.” She had an educational background in education and psychology, but ultimately found her calling in entrepreneurship by launching her…
Tunde Onakoya, a Nigerian chess master, and coach, is set to make history with a 58-hour chess marathon in Times Square, New York City on April 17. Onakoya plans to play chess continuously for 58 hours without conceding a single game. His…
Tennis legend Serena Williams and Journalist Elaine Welteroth have joined forces to tackle maternal mortality head-on through the birthFUND initiative. Announced to coincide with Black Maternal Health Week in April 2024, the birthFUND aims to “provide resources, support, and advocacy to improve the…
Renowned Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, famed for his extravagant style and lavish creations has died in Florence at the age of 83. The news of his death was announced by his company on Instagram, though no further details were provided. Cavalli,…
Emmanuela Ilok is a Nigerian teenager who has received acceptance offers from 11 top U.S. universities including MIT, Stanford, Yale, UPenn, Princeton, Columbia, Georgia Tech, Washington University, University of Chicago, Duke, and Granger College of Engineering. Ilok won the prestigious RISE program…
Former Brooklyn Park City Council member Wynfred Russell, formally launched his campaign for the Minnesota House of Representatives Saturday evening during an event in Osseo featuring former Brooklyn Park Mayor Lisa Jacobson. Mr. Russell, a nonprofit executive, is running to represent District…
