History
The African Island Where Plantation Slavery May Have Been Invented
Historians point to a small island off the coast of Africa — São Tomé, located in the Gulf of Guinea — as one of the […]
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History
Celebrating Bill Greason: The Last Living Negro League Player at 101
At 101 years old, Bill Greason stands as the last living link to the historic Negro Leagues, a pioneering chapter in baseball history that gave […]
History
Why Frederick Douglass Chose Valentine’s Day as His Birthday
Frederick Douglass, one of America’s most influential abolitionists and orators, never knew the exact date of his birth. Like many enslaved people in the early […]
Sports
Guinea’s Stadium Struggles: Waiting for a Homecoming
By Sekou Diallo For years, Guinean football has been haunted by a recurring problem: the absence of CAF-approved stadiums. The Syli National, Guinea’s beloved national […]
Media & Entertainment
J Dilla: The Beatmaker Who Rewired African Rhythm
By Kwame Mensah Twenty years after his passing, the legacy of Detroit producer James Dewitt Yancey, better known as J Dilla, continues to shape how […]
Sports
Collin Sexton: The Gesture That Cost $35,000
By Kwame Adebanjo In the high-stakes world of the NBA, emotions often run as fast as the game itself. For Chicago Bulls guard Collin Sexton, […]
History
Safe House Linked to Underground Railroad Discovered in New York Museum
Historians and preservationists have uncovered a remarkable piece of African American history inside a New York museum — a hidden safe house believed to have […]
Media & Entertainment
Adidas Honors Bob Marley’s Love of Football in New Collection
Sportswear giant Adidas has unveiled a new collection inspired by reggae legend Bob Marley, celebrating his lifelong passion for football. The collection, titled “Football is […]
Media & Entertainment
Kunle Afolayan’s Aníkúlápò: The Ghoul Awakens, Culture Reimagined
By Kelechi Adeyemi Nollywood has long been celebrated for its ability to weave everyday realities into compelling narratives. Yet, few filmmakers have consistently elevated cultural […]
Media & Entertainment
To Dance or Not to Dance: Nollywood’s Marketing Dilemma
By Ifeanyi Okonkwo In Nollywood today, making a good film is no longer enough. The industry’s biggest challenge is not storytelling, but visibility. Promotion has […]