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7 influential traditional rulers in West Africa you should know
Without the bravery and achievements of her traditional rulers, many of whom hold immense authority, Africa’s history would be incomplete. African rulers were given governmental authority similar...
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Nigerian inventor Dayo Olakulehin creates portable ventilator to improve respiratory care in low-resource settings
Healthcare access is a huge challenge that developing countries face on a daily basis. Even before the COVID-19 situation, patients died in hospitals daily as a result of a lack of appropriate healthcare...
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Pio Gama Pinto, hero of the anti-imperialist struggle in Kenya killed on this day
Today marks the 58th anniversary of Pio Gama Pinto, a symbol of Kenya’s anti-colonial and anti-imperialist struggle. He was a month shy of turning 38 when he was killed, but the impact of his struggles...
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How the Caretta Carnival became one of the biggest carnivals in West Africa
The Caretta Carnival, also known as the Fanti Carnival, is an annual celebration among Afro-Brazilians in Lagos, Nigeria. It is an open, welcoming, and inclusive festival with no discriminatory tendencies....
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