America’s African diaspora: An unmatched advantage in the soft power competition for influence
The soft power competition for political and business influence in Africa has never been so fierce. As Chinese, Russian, and…
Ludacris honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Ludacris has joined only a handful of rappers who have received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, taking…
Repairing the Past: Advocating for Reparations for African Americans
The question of reparations for historical injustices has been a topic of considerable debate and discussion, prompting a critical examination…
Medieval Swahilis and Persians paired up 1,000 years ago in East Africa, ancient DNA reveals
About a millennium ago, long before the age of internet dating, Swahili women in eastern Africa paired up with a…
Natalia Bryant Is Working for Beyoncé on the Superstar’s Renaissance World Tour
While Beyoncé's having a "Summer Renaissance," she's giving Natalia Bryant a summer job. This week, the "Break My Soul" superstar released the full…
World’s newest plant with strange behavior discovered in Tanzania
Arusha. Botanists have discovered what could be the world’s newest type of vegetation in the form of a lone, spear-shaped…
Rethinking African diaspora strategy
When Nigeria, in conjunction with the Organization of African Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), hosted a conference on the African…
Afro Nation Taps Burna Boy & Wizkid To Headline World’s Biggest Afrobeats Festival
Burna Boy and Wizkid are set to headline the Miami leg of the popular Afro Nation festival. After successful runs in Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean, Afro Nation…