Ghanaian Independence Day is held on March 6th, celebrating the independence of Ghana from the United Kingdom in 1957. After less than 70 years of independence, the celebrations are held all over the globe with food, flags, and music. With this now…
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Taking place in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria, Iwájú is a coming-of-age Disney+ original animated series that was released on Wednesday, February 28. This sci-fi adventure follows Tola and her best friend, Kole, as they explore the dangers of new worlds with their…
The city of Boston, Massachusetts, has officially declared March 2nd as “Burna Boy’s Day,” honoring the renowned Nigerian singer for his outstanding performances and impactful advocacy work. Signed by Councillor Ruthzee Louijeune of the Boston City Council, the document lauds Burna Boy’s…
Harvard Business School made history by featuring the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) in a groundbreaking case study, marking the first of its kind on any philanthropic organization in Africa. The study will explore TEF’s unique strategies and transformative initiatives, showcasing how their…
Martin Luther King Jr.'s book he signed to a nurse who saved his life following an assassination attempt is now up for sale.…
Ghana’s parliament is facing severe criticism from human rights activists and organizations over the approval of a highly controversial anti-LGBTQ bill, known as the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill. The legislation considered one of the toughest anti-LGBTQ laws in Africa, has…
Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe CFR was a Nigerian banker, businessman co-founder, and visionary leader of Access Bank Plc. He lost his life in a helicopter crash in Halloran Springs, California, on February 9, 2024. His death marked the end of an era for…
Universal Music Group (UMG) has purchased a majority stake in Mavin Global, a Nigerian record company founded by the business mogul Don Jazzy. The deal is set to be finalized in the third quarter, pending regulatory approval. Mavin Global is home to…
Algeria officially inaugurated the world’s third-largest mosque, named Djamaa El-Djazair, and Africa’s largest, with a towering minaret at 265 meters (869 feet), ahead of the holy month of Ramadan. The ceremony was led by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, marking a significant milestone…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has decided to lift some sanctions on Niger, Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso. The decision came after extensive discussions during an extraordinary summit on political, peace, and security matters at the State House in…
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