Greetings All, I saw some great news earlier and had to share it. The following information comes from CNBC Africa and Vanguard. As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the globe, stranded Nigerians in the diaspora who’ve asked to come back home will get that opportunity. Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has asked its missions abroad…
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French Doctors Propose COVID-19 Vaccine Testing in Africa
I read a problematic but not surprising news article earlier and had to share my findings with you all. The following information comes from Aljazeera. Two French doctors proposed testing a potential coronavirus vaccine in Africa earlier this week. The comments were made on the French television channel, LCI, during a COVID-19 discussion regarding a…
Africa Will Need $100 Billion to Combat Coronavirus
Greetings Folks, I know it seems like I’ve only given you back-to-back COVID-19 updates, but they just keep coming. The following information comes from Africa News. According to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, ECA, Africa will need an emergency economic stimulus of $100 billion to combat COVID-19. Almost half of the funds would…
Words From The Wise: Dr. Marimba Ani
“You’re not an African because you’re born in Africa. You’re an African because Africa is born in you. It’s in your genes…your DNA…your entire biological make up. Whether you like it or not, that’s the way it is. However, if you were to embrace this truth with open arms…my, my, my…what a wonderful thing.” –…
Meet Doctor and Artist Fola David
During these times, it’s always nice to find some inspirational news. The following comes from Aljazeera. Dr. Fola David is a visual artist from Lagos, Nigeria, who uses his day job as a medical doctor to inspire his art. He advised the following: “In the hospital, I mainly use my hand to take care of…
Kenyan Scientists Join the Search for COVID-19 Cure
Greetings All, I came across another update regarding the coronavirus and had to share my findings with you all. The following information comes from the Daily Nation. Kenyan scientists have joined the global search for a vaccine for COVID-19. A research team from The University of Nairobi (UoN) has come up with a research protocol…
The Hadza
Since I’ve been able to catch up on my reading, as well as research, I figured this would be the perfect time to take another viral trip around the globe. The continent tends to be my go-to, mainly because of its diversity. And I ended up in Tanzania where the last remaining hunter-gatherers reside….
Rest In Peace, Dr. Afrika
I just received word that one of my favorite Holistic Health scholars, Dr. Llaila Afrika, has transitioned. If you’ve been following this blog, then you know that I’ve referenced his work numerous times. He’s been my go-to to understanding the human body for the past 10 years, and he’ll be greatly missed. If you’re unfamiliar…
African DNA Could Fight Diseases?
For years, I’ve heard the narrative about the human race beginning in Africa and that African genetics are unique. Well, given the pandemic happening across the globe, I started questioning the validity in those assessments; not just for an ego boost but for clarity on whether or not African DNA is beneficial to curing diseases….
100% Coronavirus Testing for Africa
Greetings Everyone, Unless you’ve been living in an underground bunker, you know about the global pandemic caused by the coronavirus. Aside from adjusting to this situation, I’ve been doing some research on what’s happening across the globe. So the next few posts will be highlighting those findings. The following information comes from Africa News. Within…
1,000 Animals Die From Drought in South Africa
I saw some disturbing news earlier and had to share. The following information comes from Africa News. A severe drought in the Kahalari Desert has caused the death of more than 1,000 animals in South Africa. This situation has forced tourists reservations to be put on hold, with Thuru Lodge manager Burger Schoeman advising the…
HBCUs Are Bridging the Gap Between Africa and the Diaspora
With the success of the Year of Return and the open discussions on Pan-Africanism, a part of me wondered when Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) would come into the picture. If you’ve been following this blog, then you know how important it is for global Africa to receive an African-Centered education. Homeschooling programs are…
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