Words From The Wise: Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao

“What is it about us Black people that we’re hated so much? What is it that we as Black people have done to the world to deserve the disrespect that we uniformly experience no matter where you find us on the globe? We are the most exploded and abused race in the history of humanity….

France Withdraws CFA Franc from West African Countries

In a previous post, France’s colonial rule in West Africa was discussed. Well, I came across some news relative to that post that I had to share. The following comes out of Face 2 Face Africa. Eight West African countries are cutting financial ties with France and replacing the CFA franc. Their new currency will…

Turkish Contractors Arrested in Ghana

Greetings Everyone, I saw some great news earlier today and felt like sharing. The following information comes out of All Africa. An illegal drain that was constructed near the Association International School at Airport Residential Area in Accra, Ghana, was demolished. Built by a Turkish construction company, KASS + F, the concrete drain was 50…

South Africa Crowned Miss Universe

It’s always great to start the day with Black Beauty, don’t you think? The following information comes from Africa News. 26-year-old Zozibini Tunzi was crowned 2019 Miss Universe. The finale took place at the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, GA. Tunzi incorporated colors of the South African flag in her costumes throughout the different rounds,…

Zumbi & Dandara

The dynamic duo of the African man and woman is unmatched. As highlighted in the film Queen & Slim, our union is the epitome of Black Power. Divine intervention must be working in my favor because I recently discovered two revolutionaries who left a major imprint on Afro-Brazilian history. And it’s only right that I share…

Man-Made Starvation in Zimbabwe is a Global Crisis

My good mood could only last so long, I see. The following information comes out of Africa News. Zimbabwe is on the brink of man-made starvation. Hilal Elver, a United Nations special expert, advised that she found stunted, underweight children, mothers too hungry to breastfeed their babies, and medicine shortages in hospitals during a 10-day…

Year of Return: Ghana Grants Citizenship to Africans in the Diaspora

Greetings Folks, I’m feeling great today because I saw some great news. The following comes from Quartz Africa. 126 African Americans and Afro-Caribbeans were granted citizenship in Ghana this past Wednesday, November, 27. A ceremony was held at Jubilee House, the seat of government, and it highlighted the year 2019 as the Year of Return….

Solé

“I’m a divine being, seeking to raise the consciousness of other divine beings, and it is my hope, that through my creative offerings, others will be reminded of their own divinity.” – Solé   In a previous post, I mentioned how much of a late bloomer I am when it comes to finding music with…

Could Africans Be The Future?

With all of the open conversations about population control, I was surprised when I came across future predictions for the planet. According to the World Atlas, 11 billion people are estimated to walk the earth by 2100. Asia currently accounts for 60% of the global population, and Africa 16%. But that is subject to change…

Cameroonian Boy Builds Toys

Greetings All, In the midst of a 24/7, 365 days of the year news cycle of negativity, it’s always nice to come across something that makes you smile. Well, I saw something today that made me do just that and had to share it with you all. The following information comes out of Africa News….

La Fête de la Gaani

Greetings Everyone, It was time to take another viral trip, and this time I landed in Benin. There’s an annual festival that happens in the northern town of Nikki, and it’s a cultural event commemorating the descendants of the Batombou tribes. Usually occurring in December, this festival takes place for seven days with the main…

Tosheka Products Presents…Rolling Springs!

Greetings All, Taking viral trips around the globe is a humbling experience, especially seeing how people live. Many of us Westerners take advantage of the resources we have at our fingertips, and it’s to the point where most of our complaints deserve to fall on deaf ears. Basic necessities like having access to water is…