Makaho faced years of discrimination and discouragement before a wealthy fan decided to fund a recording session in 2016
Browsing: Africa
“Africa is one of the fastest-growing markets in the art world today, and Nigeria is equal on the top with South Africa,”
The disease, transmitted to humans by the tsetse fly, was once a curse in 30 countries.
“#AfricaFirst is a culture. #AfricaFirst is a people with a history, with an old civilisation that reigns forever, eternally.” -Efe Paul Azino
In this short piece, Efe Paul Azino tells the tales of #Africa from earliest civilisations to today’s giant strides.
On #FriendshipDay, Sibu, Tolu and Nnamdi remind us that with great friendship, comes immense peace -for Africa and the world.
To mark the #InternationalAlbinismAwarenessDay, we spoke with Seun, Onyinye, Daniel, and Taiwo who shared their experiences about living with albinism in Nigeria. #StillStandingStrong
Legendary #SouthAfrican anti-apartheid singer, Johnny Clegg died on July 17, 2019 after a long battle with cancer, aged 66. In this tribute feature, we celebrate the life and times of Johnny Clegg.
On #MandelaDay, the world celebrates the life and times of late South African President, freedom fighter and global icon for social justice, Nelson Rolihlahla ‘Madiba’ Mandela.
This was how we celebrated Nelson Mandela on #MandelaDay2019
Since its discovery in Ethiopia in the 9th century, coffee has gone on to become one of the world’s most delightfully consumed beveraged, known for its refreshing taste and energizing effect. Perhaps, this is why it is quickly replacing tea consumption across Africa.
Award-winning Kenyan author and rights activist, Binyavanga Wainaina died on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019 at the age of 48. In this special tribute, we chronicle the life and times of the literary genius and brave defender of human rights.