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If you ask anybody on the street, a friend or a family member “where does music come from?”, I assure you that you wouldn’t get a straight answer and that is because the music itself is everywhere. Believe it or not, music is essential to our daily life. Without music, I absolutely believe that our lives would be distasteful and completely boring. In many African countries, music plays a role in the life of its people because music is used in rituals and religious ceremonies. Throughout the years, music has evolved and has caught the attention of people around the…
In the coastal town of Mbour in Senegal, a court sentenced three men to jail. The three were sent to jail for pushing their sons to migrate by sea to Europe. Three sons of the three fathers had agreed to travel to Europe in a trip arranged by their fathers, who had paid off smugglers to get them there. But one of the sons named Doudou Faye died on this trip before he got to his destination. Two of the other young men survived and returned to Senegal. According to local reports, Doudou Faye`s father had paid the equivalent of…
The African continent is famous for its kings, who ruled certain empires for a particular period. Not only did kings have kingdoms but also some powerful women who led men to war ruled over certain empires and had great achievements. This article will discuss some of the most powerful women rulers in ancient Africa. #1 Ranavalona I Ranavalona the 1st, one of the most powerful women rulers, was a ruler of the empire of Madagascar from 1828 to 1861. After placing herself as a queen, Ranavalona followed a rule of seclusion, decreasing economic ties with foreigners. She used the customary…
21 Most Promising Young Entrepreneurs In Africa 2018 – Forbes Entrepreneurship is booming across Africa, and many young entrepreneurs are stepping up to the plate, bringing innovative solutions to the continent’s most pressing challenges. From tech startups to social enterprises, these young entrepreneurs are making a difference in their communities and beyond. In 2018, Forbes recognized 21 of the most promising young entrepreneurs in Africa, all under the age of 21. These entrepreneurs represent a new wave of African innovation, creativity, and passion for change. Here are the 21 Most Promising Young Entrepreneurs in Africa 2018, as recognized by Forbes:…
Former South African president Jacob Zuma is facing a corruption case from the top court of South Africa. On Thursday, court orders require Zuma to appear before an inquiry commission that has been doing the investigations towards his crimes. The South African Ex-President president is being charged with corruption cases that dominated largely in the year 2009-2018 during his reign. Efforts to get him to testify on a witness stand resulted in Zuma walking out during the proceedings in November. According to Zuma, the Deputy Chief Justice, Raymond Zondo, is biased in his questioning. The court saw the act as…
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In 2017, Maysoun Abdelsalam and her husband Moataz Ibrahim started a charity to support fellow migrants in Egypt’s capital. The charity’s main focus was to teach children and vocational skills for adults. But after the economic pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic that put many out of work, the couple’s charity has resulted in providing fellow migrants with food. Effect of the pandemic on Migrants and Refugees Abdelsalam told reporters that when the pandemic hit, she and her husband felt fellow refugees could manage to support each other through the tough time. Over the past few months, the fellow migrants have…
The Covid-19 disease is rapidly spreading in Africa for three months now. The virus does not choose the size, age, occupation, or country. At the beginning of the year, it was well known as an imported disease but now spreading among communities. A total of 52 countries in Africa have confirmed cases with only Lesotho and Comoros yet to confirm. For instance, Nigeria gets the first journalist testing positive for COVID-19. The journalist is a member of the Correspondents Chapel of the Adamawa Council. Adamawa Nigeria Union of Journalists directs its members to self-quarantine for at least fourteen days. Confirmation…
The majority of Ethiopians have been living with no internet access for about 16 days. This order was executed upon Prime Minister Abiy’s request. The Prime Minister intended to prevent ethnic outrage in the country by controlling news which would result in clashes from spreading. According to Net Blocks, this move rendered the country offline. “Real-time metrics show that the country remains largely offline as of Wednesday 15 July, with only a rise in fixed-line/Wi-Fi lines observed in recent days. Most users remain offline as cellular networks remain cut,” Net Blocks added. The Prime Minister’s spokeswoman defended the president from…
Most investors and businesses know the potential of Africa. It is the World’s second-fastest-growing region, after Asia. Over the years Africa’s growth has been fueled by its rich resources. Surprisingly, it being the World’s second-fastest-growing economies is due to its rising consumer market. https://youtu.be/JFGCu3_VtLI When the single-largest business opportunity is well represented in Africa, then it is postulated that the consumer-facing industry will have a growth of more than $380 billion by 2020. Many companies face different challenges of turning this potential into action mainly due to the depth of market research. However, over the years a great change has…
