In the 19th century, Namibia, a country in Southern Africa, was populated by several ethnic groups: the San, Damara, Ovambo, Nama, and Herero. The Nama and Herero, livestock farmers, were the country’s two main tribes. During the early period of colonization, the Herero people were far more economically and socially powerful than the Germans at the time, keeping German colonization at bay.
We have witnessed in our lifetimes, names that are synonymous with varied disciplines. In the pool, there is Phelps, on the soccer pitch, two; Rolando and Messi, on basketball pitch, there is Jordan and, on track and field, there is Eliud Kipchoge- who, for good reason, is considered the greatest long distance runner of all time! Or as we millennials love to abbreviate, GOAT! no pun intended.
Popular, renowned and eloquent Kenyan lawyer, Pan African, human rights activist, orator, and public speaker, Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba is among the nominees for the 2022 African Genius Awards in South Africa.
The famous cultural journalist, Cameroonian TV host, Alain Amobé Mévégué, a host on France 24 and TV5 Monde died this Wednesday, September 8, 2021.
Kelvin Doe, Dr David Moinina Sengeh, Ishmael Alfred Charles, Emmanuel Alie Mansaray, and Jeremiah Thoronka have been nominated for the 2022 African Genius Awards in Pretoria, South Africa.
Plunged into a deep coma since 1982, following a failed operation, the Franco-Senegalese and former captain of the France team, Jean-Pierre Adams died this Monday morning.
Tunisia wins the 30th edition of the Afrobasket 2021. In the final, the Carthage Eagles dominated Côte d’Ivoire by 78 to 75. They won their second title in a row, the third in their history.
The early morning of Sunday ushered in the banging sound of gunshots as the elite army unit headed by Mamady Doumbouya sought to overthrow the incumbent Alpha Conde. Here are some facts (historical and present) you must know:
Impeccable so far, the Senegal Lions were knocked out this Saturday in the semi-final of the Afrobasket men Rwanda 2021 by a beautiful Ivorian team (75-65). The Ivorians join in the final the defending champion, Tunisia, victorious over Cape Verde by the same score (75-65).
The African Genius Awards is one of the biggest Awards in Africa that takes place annually. The awards event is to recognize, appreciate, and celebrate African geniuses whose extraordinary display of brilliance has helped solved pressing issues in their countries and communities.
Here are the nominees for the 2022 African Genius Awards
