Black woman celebrates 103rd birthday
When asked by a Local 10 News reporter what is the key to her long and healthy life, Walters said: “be good to people, always help out and give lots of love.”
2023
How a university dropout produced the first locally made sneakers in Cameroon
Ayissi William is a Cameroonian sneakers designer and founder and designer of ICE footwear, the first locally made sneakers in Cameroon.
Meet Theo Baloyi – Founder of Africa’s Leading Sneaker Brand
Theo Baloyi is an accountant-turned-businessman who has built a thriving sneaker venture that sells shoes online and already has multiple physical stores across South Africa.
Meet Dr Hope Muronga – One of Africa’s Youngest PhD Holder At Age 27
Dr Hope Muronga, a 27-year-old South African woman has become one of Africa’s youngest PhD holders.
Black Student Born With Two Holes In Her Heart Earns $2.5M in Scholarships, Accepted to 61 Colleges
Kyanna Woods, an African American student from Concord, North Carolina, who was born with two holes in her tiny heart, has graduated top of her class with scholarship offers of over $2.5 million from multiple universities.
Sierra Leone Passport Ranks Second Most Powerful In West Africa
Sierra Leone’s passport has been ranked as the second most powerful passport in West Africa.
12-Year-Old Becomes Canada’s Youngest Person to Graduate From College
12-year-old Anthaea-Grace Patricia Dennis, a student from Ottawa, Canada has made history as the country’s youngest person ever to graduate from college.
Keivonn Woodard Becomes First Black Deaf Actor to Earn Emmy Nomination
10-year-old Keivonn Woodard has made history as the first Black deaf actor to be nominated for an Emmy Award.
Netflix Releases Its First African Animation Series
The majority of movie lovers especially from the African continent are currently buzzing after Netflix released its first African animation series titled Supa Team 4, created and pioneered by Zambian writer Malenga Mulendema.
University of Sierra Leone Ranked Among Top Universities In Sub-Saharan Africa 2023
The University of Sierra Leone, comprised of Fourah Bay College, the Institute of Public Administration and Management, and the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, has been ranked one of Africa’s best universities in 2023.