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A Congolese artist named Dina Ekanga says she wants to teach her Congolese brothers and sisters what art is. In her efforts to teach art, Dina, just a wheeler who knows only how to hammer nails, decided to use these simple skills to inspire many. Congolese Artist Using Nails in Her Art Dina uses nails in her art to create images on aboard. Her inspiration to use nails in her art came from sculptures she saw at a museum. Her first impression of the sculptures was that they were very beautiful, and she couldn’t imagine how someone came up with…
President Adama Barrow has nominated Muhammad BS Jallowa as the new vice president of The Gambia, according to a statement released by the president in Banjul on Friday. Jallow’s nomination, effective February 24, 2023, comes more than a month after Badara Vice President Alieu Joof passed away in India while seeking medical treatment. Before his passing, The Vice President had traveled to The Gambia for medical treatment around three weeks ago. Vice President Jallow is a seasoned government official who has held positions ranging from unskilled instructor to permanent department secretary. Prior to his mandated retirement in 2020, he served…
Funerals are a big deal in Ghana. It is prevalent in some parts, for the ceremony to last up to seven days. The ceremony draws thousands of crowds garnished in flowing red and black robes and gold jewelry. In Ghana, some families opt to hire professional mourners to cry at the funeral of the deceased. They believe these actions are a reward to their loved ones. Ghanaian funerals are symbolic, and rituals include giving offerings to the spirits of the ancestors. This is followed by loud traditional dancing and drumming to accompany the dead on their last journey. Agonized families…
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is a Nigerian pastor of Christ Embassy Church. In this day and age, conspiracy theories have appeared as political weapons controlled by social media. They spread with surprising velocity, using demise threats as cash. Since the most recent conspiracy fueled by superstars and even church ministers. On the question connecting the COVID-19 pandemic to the rollout of fifth-age (5G) innovation. He has recently made headlines on social platforms rehearsing conspiracy theories on COVID-19. He is seen on several videos explaining the conspiracy theories that link the 5G technology with the deadly virus. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome conspiracy theory…
Rooibos tea is also referred to as ‘red tea”. The settlers who arrived in mid-1600 were introduced to local drinks and food after settling at the southern tip of southern Africa. There was this needle-shaped leave at Cedarberg mountains that they would take from a red plant. They would then put it into a hessian bag, then carry it from the mountain. They would then chop and bruise the leaves, leaving them in the sun for drying. The distinct flavor it gave, made it an excellent substitute for the Ceylon tea that was quite expensive. However, during the Second World…
Taekwondo is a well-known type of martial art that originated from South Korea. Traditionally, martial art has been a male-dominated industry over the past years. However, the number of women practicing martial arts recently keeps rising. In Nigeria, women have increasingly practiced South Korean martial arts. Among Africa’s rising stars are Thursdaline Peter and Humble Li Orji, who are taekwondo fighters from Nigeria. Female Nigeria Taekwondo Fighter: Humble Li Orji Humble Li Orji is a Nigerian taekwondo fighter who hopes to make it to the Olympics. She won many national and international medals. Li Orji enjoys fighting men because it…
The year 2020 has been a year full of all sorts of events and activities. From the onset of the coronavirus pandemic to the protests on black lives matter. Apparently, that hasn’t been the only protest ongoing during this season. In as much as crowds increase the number of infections, this has not hindered people from going to the streets and making a demand for their rights. And Algiers has followed suit. On Monday Algeria launched its protests towards the ruling military and expressing their need for independence. Algiers Protests in the middle of a pandemic The protests had already…
Better sleep goes a long way to better physical health and well-being of your mind. Think about all the things that can interrupt a supper night’s sleep. For example, family duties, unexpected misfortunes such as illnesses, work stress, or staying online on your phone all night! These at one point made you stay past midnight, and that is not good behavior. While you might not be able to be on top of all the factors that interfere with your sleep, you can try something new by adopting habits that inspire better sleep. Start with these easy tips. 5 Excellent Steps…
Dubai COVID-19 cases have taken a different turn following a serious upsurge in the virus. According to the health ministry of Dubai, the lessening of restrictions is working negatively. The opening of airlines has had a profound effect, especially in the tourism industry. Visitors from across the world craving for a different environment due to lockdowns have sought luxury Dubai. This much explains the cause of the increase in Corona Virus cases from the hotels and entertainment industry. As a result, the ministry of health gave new guidelines to close down hotels and restaurant businesses. Non-essential surgery services are as…
The latest economic devastation has lead to jobless claims. The virus has spread across all continents, threatening to cause an economic crisis. As of now, the US has confirmed over a million corona cases. The impact of the virus has led to the US government imposing stringent measures. Hence most of the economic activities in the country have come to a standstill. As the situation is out of hand, there is no certainty when businesses will resume. As everyone cares about their safety against coronavirus. With increased joblessness in the country, about 26 million people are unemployed. The dependency level…
