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.
Top Universities In Sub-Saharan Africa 2023
Times Higher Education, the data provider underpinning university excellence in every continent, has released a new report ranking the top universities in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Tanzania set to launch its first national space satellite this year
Tanzania is set to launch its first national space satellite this year. It will become the 16th African nation to send its own satellite into orbit.
Burna Boy And Ayra Starr Make Obama’s Annual Summer Playlist
Obama revealed his summer playlist for 2023 on July 20th, and Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy’s most recent release, “Sittin’ On Top Of The World,” made the cut.
“Nigerians are the smartest people on the planet” – Akon
Popular Senegalese star and one of the greatest African musicians, Akon in an interview described Nigerians as “the smartest people on the planet.”
19-year-old Nigerian Built His Own G-Wagon From Scratch
19-year-old Chukwudi Godday Eze sourced locally-made materials and built a fully functional Mercedes G-Wagon.
The President Who Ruled For 24 Hours
Christopher Okoro Cole was a Governor-general and President of Sierra Leone in the early 1970s. A very quiet character in the annals of history, many people often mistake Siaka Stevens for being the first president of Sierra Leone.
Meet Adijat Ganiyu – The Inspirational Nigerian Female Mechanic Challenging Gender Norms in the Automotive Industry
In a world where stereotypes and gender norms often limit opportunities for women, Adijat Ganiyu, a 25-year-old mechanical engineer from Ibadan, stands as an inspiration. Embracing a vocation traditionally dominated by men, Adijat’s determination and passion for her craft have paved the way for her success in the automotive industry.
Sam Bangura: The Bank Governor Who Died For Defying Orders From The President
Sam Bangura was one of Sierra Leone’s most brilliant bankers and former Bank Governor who stood against the economic tyranny of the late President Siaka Stevens. He was killed by his own party for going against the president.