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Why we should be concerned that Greece is leaving African migrants at sea

Over 1000 African migrants were set to sail on Greece's water territory on inflatable life rafts and abandoned by Greek authorities. Reports also have it that there have been other…

Tolu 6 years

Supermodel Maria Borges stuns in Tiffany Amber on Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show pink carpet

Angolan-born supermodel, Maria Borges stunned in custom made Tiffany Amber Culture on Victoria’s Secret pink carpet last…

Adebayo Emuleomo 8 years

Get access to key data from the re-launched Nigerian Millennial Report by GetUpInc

In January 2016, GetUpInc conducted a research across multiple urban centers in Nigeria and the relevant data gathered were entries of participant millennials. Millennials are the largest demographic that consume…

Adebayo Emuleomo 8 years

Opinion: Think of all your problems then eat, love and breathe

It’s best to keep things as simple as possible. But like many other things, it’s easier said than done. In a world that constantly conspires to subdue and overwhelm, staying…

Oreoluwa Peters 8 years

Yaya Toure named BBC African Footballer of the Year

Manchester City and Ivory Coast holding midfielder, Yaya Toure has been announced as the 2015 BBC African Footballer of the year. Toure who's winning the award for the second time,…

Ada Igboanugo 9 years

Meet the African king with 100 wives — and he inherited 72 of them

Well these parts of Africa is known more for its polygamous nature. Abumbi II, the 11th fon, or king, of Bafut, Cameroon, has close to 100 wives but funny thing is…

Kolapo Olapoju 10 years

Money making Africans: D’banj and Akon shoot video for new collaboration

by Kolapo Olapoju The Kokomaster, D'banj has been on the move for most of the year, serving as ambassador for various initiatives, and apparently, he's been cooking something hot, musically.…

10 years

Do you want proof that homosexuality is African? Well, here are 21! (READ)

by Colin Stewart Amongst Bantu-speaking Pouhain farmers (Bene, Bulu, Fang, Jaunde, Mokuk, Mwele, Ntum and Pangwe) in present-day Gabon and Cameroon, homosexual intercourse was known as bian nkû”ma–…

10 years

Opinion: Lupita Nyong’o is the new face of black beauty

by Darasimi Oshodi And during her gracious speech at the Oscar awards, she blew everyone away with the statement, “No matter where you’re from, your dreams are valid.” Lupita Nyong’o,…

10 years

Opinion: Sadiq and Gumsu Abacha – The genealogy of African kleptocracy

by Adeolu Ademoyo So while the Abacha Jnrs have rights to defend Abacha Snr-their father who used prebendalism to steal over 4 billion dollars of Nigerian resources as head of…

10 years

Blast from the past: 2face Idibia shares ‘Plantashun Boiz’ photo (LOOK)

by Tutu Akinlabi Innocent '2face' Idibia has indeed come very far from his days as a member of boy band, 'Plantashun Boiz'. The musician recently emphasized his superstar status by…

10 years

2face Idibia features American star,T pain in new video (PHOTO, WATCH)

by Tutu Akinlabi Musician, 2face Idibia has truly attained international status. The star, whose song, "African Queen" was used as a soundtrack in movie, 'Phat Girlz', has again gone the…

10 years

Opinion: It’s time to challenge FIFA and CAF on footballers’ awards

by Abiodun Aremu Why do Messi, Ronaldo and other overhyped players underperformed at global competitions when they are even confronted by lesser publicised and rated teams/players? Shortly before the Eurocentric-propelled…

10 years

Dele Momodu: Now, let’s talk about the Glo-CAF Awards

by Dele Momodu However, Yaya Toure’s impact on the success of his club and country is crystal clear. Although Manchester City did not win the Premier League or any of…

10 years

Mandela is in hell-fire? Well that’s what these “Christians” say | Read why

by Jim Solouki and Martin Baker The blog Creation Science Study is clearly not joining the mass adulation over the late Nelson Mandela who passed on yesterday at 95. Below…

10 years

Believe it or not: This is how you define true love… no boundaries (LOOK)

by Oke Efagene Beautiful Hayley Kersten took to instagram to share photos of herself and her 'handsome' and 'sexy' African boyfriend. We know what you are thinking, but don't judge…

11 years

Money talks: Folorunsho Alakija listed as Africa’s leading female billionaire with a $7.3 billion fortune

by Oge Okonkwo There are 55 legitimate dollar-billionaires in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a recent wealth report by African business Intelligence Company, Ventures Africa. Ventures Africa (), a leading African…

11 years

Opinion: Is the African culture really dead?

by Olaniyan Israel Young men and women now treat their cultural ways of dressing with utmost disdain. They probably share the view that it is local and parochial. “Our culture…

11 years

Opinion: Before Femi-Fani Kayode dies of Igbophobia

by Nelson Ako Okoli Even if the Igbo started producing university graduates three generations after the Yoruba, have the Igbo not excelled in every profession or trade? The first successful…

11 years

Murder or suicide? British bride found hanged in Gambia after row with husband (PHOTOS)

A British bride who went to live in Gambia with her husband was found hanged after he told her he could not father children. Simone Lally, 27, left her home…

11 years

Stolen crude: Europe set to ban Nigerian oil, seeks certificate of origin before purchase

by Rachel Ogbu Photo: The Citizen There are reports that the European Parliament is prepared to stop the purchase of stolen oil from Nigeria in Europe. According to reports, any…

11 years

#ThisShouldConcernYou: Africa Fashion Week London taking place in August

by Rachel Ogbu All is set for the Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) taking place August 1-4, 2013. Created by Ronke Ademiluyi CEO, AFWL aims to be the single, biggest African…

11 years

Zainab Usman: (Re)Defining African feminism (Y! Policy Hub)

by Zainab Usman African feminists should think about how to properly frame the discussions, to connect with most women while driving home the salient issues, so that we serve as…

11 years

Good news, bad news: As cancer related deaths decline among Black men, problems still exist

There are still racial gaps as it relates to cancer rates, but new evidence suggests that cancer rates among African American men are decreasing. The American Cancer Society reports that,…

11 years

#HealthWatch: Cancer deaths decline among African-American men, but problems still exist

There are still racial gaps as it relates to cancer rates, but new evidence suggests that cancer rates among African American men aredecreasing. The American Cancer Society reports that, although…

11 years

Opinion: Our parents’ flawed obsession with ‘respectable’ professions

by Melinda Ozongwu When we sit and complain about the quality, passion and work ethic of our professionals, we need to look at what got them there in the first…

11 years

Opinion: Nigerian girls should be mad

by Chiagozie Nwonwu Nigerian girls should be mad, but they are not, they are okay with playing supporting cast. In the last decade, since the Plantation Boys and Remedies before…

12 years

Fabulously African! Introducing SEGI

by Daniel Essien SEGI’s is an African Fashion accessory brand dedicated to the creation of beautiful handbags, wallets, purses, footwear for male and female, belts, bangles, earrings, brooches, hairpiece, tops…

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