Savika – The Extremely Dangerous Traditional Bull Wrestling Culture in Madagascar
In the island country of Madagascar, there exists an incredible and little-known form of bullfighting called 'Savika'.
Black Billionaires: Top 15 Richest Black People in the World (2021)
Nigerian Cement tycoon 'Dangote' is the richest black person in the world, with a fortune estimated at $11.9 billion (as of January, 2021).
7 Little Known Facts About The Atlantic Slave Trade
Here are 7 Little known facts about the atlantic slave trade that saw a vast majority of africans transported as slaves to a whole...
Top 15 Highest Grossing Nollywood Movies Ever (Updated: 2021)
These are the Top 15 Highest Grossing Nollywood Movies of all time. Revenues from special screenings, DVD sales, online streaming and theatrical screenings outside...
10 Incredible Stories About The Exploration Of Africa
Africa has long been a mysterious, magical, and interesting place. The northern parts were explored first, leaving the rest of the land long shrouded...
12 Disturbing Facts About Child Marriage In Africa
The cultural practice of early marriage is one of the most potent threats to the rights of children in modern times with its disturbingly...
Meet Orompoto, The First and Only Female Alaafin Of Oyo
Orompoto or Orompotoniyun as she’s more commonly referred to was the first woman to become Alaafin of Oyo in the imperial era.
Orompoto assumed the...
Sarah Forbes Bonetta, the Enslaved Yoruba Girl Who Was Gifted to the Queen of England in 1850
Born Omoba Aina, an Egbado princess of the Yoruba people, she was “gifted” to Queen Victoria in 1850, taken to England and renamed Sarah Forbes Bonetta.
Culture
Savika – The Extremely Dangerous Traditional Bull Wrestling Culture in Madagascar
In the island country of Madagascar, there exists an incredible and little-known form of bullfighting called 'Savika'.
Facts
12 Disturbing Facts About Child Marriage In Africa
The cultural practice of early marriage is one of the most potent threats to the rights of children in modern times with its disturbingly...
History
Meet Orompoto, The First and Only Female Alaafin Of Oyo
Orompoto or Orompotoniyun as she’s more commonly referred to was the first woman to become Alaafin of Oyo in the imperial era.
Orompoto assumed the...
Religion
Genna: An Ethiopian Christmas Celebrated On January 7th
While those in Nigeria, West Africa, and much of Africa celebrate the birth of Christ in December 25th, there are roughly 37 million Orthodox...
History
Heartbreak Day: Why Slave Families Were Terrified of New Years Day
Many people do not know this but new years day was a dreaded one for enslaved people in the United States. The day also...
Society & Culture
French MPs Back Return of Looted African Artefacts in Museums to Benin and Senegal
MPs in France have voted to return to Senegal and Benin prized artefacts that were looted during colonial times.
France will return prize colonial-era artefacts...
Society & Culture
The Ultimate List of African Wise Proverbs and Inspiring Quotes
If you close your eyes to facts, you will learn through accidents. ~ African proverb
He who learns, teaches. ~ Ethiopian proverb
History
Heartbreak Day: Why Slave Families Were Terrified of New Years Day
Many people do not know this but new years day was a dreaded one for enslaved people in the United States. The day also...
History
Princess Yennenga: The Horse-Riding Warrior of Burkina Faso
Princess Yennenga is the name of a Legendary horse-riding warrior from the kingdom of Dagomba, who lived over 900 years ago. She is considered to be the mother of the Mossi people of Burkina Faso.
History
Charles King: This former Liberian King Holds the Record for the Most Fraudulent Election in History
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Charles Dunbar Burgess King was a politician in Liberia who served as the 17th President of Liberia from 1920 until 1930. In 1927, won...
History
These African Countries are Still Awaiting Restitution of the French Army’s Crimes and Return of Wealth Looted From Their Lands
Although French and African historians have unearthed volumes of evidence of colonial crimes, French leaders have consistently denied and attempted to conceal this black...
History
DR Congo to Build Patrice Lumumba Mausoleum
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The Democratic Republic of Congo will build a mausoleum for its independence hero Patrice Lumumba, President Félix Tshisekedi said on Monday.
The president also said...
Rankings
Black Billionaires: Top 15 Richest Black People in the World (2021)
Nigerian Cement tycoon 'Dangote' is the richest black person in the world, with a fortune estimated at $11.9 billion (as of January, 2021).
Africa Ranking
Black Billionaires: Top 15 Richest Black People in the World (2021)
Nigerian Cement tycoon 'Dangote' is the richest black person in the world, with a fortune estimated at $11.9 billion (as of January, 2021).
Africa Ranking
Corruption in Africa: Top 10 African Countries With The Lowest Commercial Bribery Risk
The anti-bribery standard-setting organization TRACE has released this year’s Bribery Risk Matrix, which measures business bribery risk in 194 countries, territories, and autonomous and semi-autonomous regions.
Africa Ranking
Nigeria Ranked Among Top 20 Unsafest Countries in the World – as Citizens Live in Fear
Nigeria's ranking in the 2020 Global Law and Order index reflects a common feeling of unsafety among many Nigerians.Global polling group, Gallup, has published...
Africa Ranking
BBC 100: These are the 21 Most Inspiring and Influential Women in Africa (2020)
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The BBC has revealed its list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2020.
Africa Ranking
Top 10: South Africa and Botswana are the Best Places to be a Woman Entrepreneur in Africa
South Africa, Botswana and Ghana has been ranked as Africa's best place to be a woman entrepreneur, according to a new report released Monday.
The...
Africa Ranking
Top 20: Africa’s Best Governed Countries in 2020
The governments of Mauritius, Cabo verde and Seychelles are the best when it comes to governance in Africa. They rank as the top 3 best governed countries in Africa, according to the Ibrahim Index of African Governance.
