Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard recently joined forces with Nigerian music sensation Ayra Starr to co-headline the 2025 Giants of Africa Festival, a week-long celebration of youth empowerment through sports and culture. Held from July 26 to August 2 across Kigali, Rwanda, the festival blended basketball, mentorship, and music, uniting young athletes, coaches, and […]
Growing up between the structured suburbs of Europe and the strained cities of Nigeria, Rachel Moré-Oshodi developed a dual awareness of the world, one of abundance and one of absence. “In Europe, water ran freely, lights stayed on, schools were well-funded,” she recalled in a recent interview with Business Insider Africa. “In Nigeria, the reality […]
Michael Eric Dyson’s journey to becoming one of America’s most influential intellectuals was not without its struggles. Behind the accolades and the media appearances lies a story of personal and professional challenges that shaped his voice, his scholarship, and his advocacy for racial justice. A Childhood Shaped by Hardship Born in 1958 in Detroit, Michigan, […]
Virginia “Gina” Huynh, the ex-girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs, has submitted a letter to the court in support of the music mogul’s request for bail ahead of his October 3 sentencing. Diddy, who was recently convicted on two counts related to transporting individuals for prostitution, was previously named as “Victim 3” in a high-profile sex […]
Ananda Lewis (March 21, 1973 – June 11, 2025) was a multifaceted American media personality, celebrated for her impactful work as a television host, journalist, and advocate. Her career spanned over three decades, during which she became a trusted voice for youth, a champion for social justice, and a beacon of resilience in the face […]