Tag Archives: Africans

It is critical that African scientists tackle African problems, and the reasons extend beyond access. Credit: Jeffrey Moyo/IPS. Opinion by Khisi Mdluli (boston, us) Friday, March 15, 2024 Inter Press Service BOSTON, US, Mar 15 (IPS) – I was born in Brakpan, Johannesburg, South Africa, and grew up in eSwatini (known …

Do you know Africans can have blue eyes and blonde hair naturally? If you visit Nigeria’s Kwara State or subregions of Melanesia, you’ll see black people with blonde hair and blue eyes. Why? You’ll recall that a woman in Ilorin, Risikat Azeez and her daughters went viral for their blue …

Forget it, they should learn when their right time comes! Nobody needs to be schooled about it, it’s innate. The basics are learned at biology classes and that’s more than enough till the right time. Don’t encourage waywardness. Teach youngsters around you to focus and carve a niche for themselves …

The President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, has declared that the country will grant visa-free travel to Africans to boost the free movement of people and trade.   Kagame revealed his plans on Thursday, Nov. 2, during a speech in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda.   This decision positions Rwanda as …

Famous Nigerian singer and rapper, Panshak Henry Zamani, popularly known as Ice Prince, has described the beef between Nigerians and South Africans on social media as brotherly love. Naija News reports that the Jos-born singer made this known while appearing in the latest episode of the Afrobeats Podcast hosted by …

South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa haa said that resentment towards the West still lingers over the treatment of African countries during the COVID-19 pandemic.   Speaking at the Summit for a New Global Financial Pact in Paris, on Friday June 23, Ramaphosa described how African nations “felt like we were …

Some South Africans have called for the United Kingdom to return the “Star of Africa”, the world’s largest diamond, which is set in the royal sceptre that King Charles III will hold at his coronation on Saturday, May 6. The 530-carat diamond, which was dubbed ‘Star of Africa’ was discovered …

He quoted the World Health Organisation (WHO) projects that 80 per cent of all strokes will occur in developing countries of the world by year 2030. According to him, 110 million people have experienced stroke and live with impacts that can include severe physical disabilities. The don, who teaches in …

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, says he wonders how white people were able to convince Africans that polygamy is a sin while homosexuality is a human right.   In a post shared on his Instagram page, the monarch described this thought process as a big joke to the world. …

A collaboration between Nigeria and South Africa, this forthcoming season will feature housemates from both countries with Lawrence Maleka and Ebuka Obi-Uchendu as co-hosts. Set to hold in South Africa, this 2023 edition will be a mix of BBNaija and Big Brother Mzansi of South Africa. Announcing the show at …