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From Ethiopia to the World: How Hailu Tessema’s ‘Mama Fresh’ Injera Became a...

Source: How We Made It In Africa Hailu Tessema was born in Ethiopia’s capital of Addis Ababa 62 years ago. He graduated from Asfaw Wossen comprehensive high school in Ethiopia in 1973 and obtained...

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Seun Osewa: Nigeria’s Tech SuperHero and Founder of Nairaland

If anyone deserves to be awarded with a lifetime achievement award in the Nigerian Tech Space, it should be none other than Seun Osewa, the Founder of Nairaland. Source: Nairaland Nairaland, arguably...

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Zainab Bangura: Champion of Human Rights & First Sierra Leonean Woman to Run...

Source: UN.Org Zainab Hawa Bangura was born in 1959 to a family of limited means in the small town of Yonibana in Sierra Leone’s Northern Province. She received a scholarship from Mathora Girls...

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POEM: Africa Here I come, by Chime Hilary

source: afkinsider.com Africa, here I come, Africa Africa of the black soul The soul of an ancient culture The culture of your timid tribes. Its your voice I hear, Africa Your voice of the talking...

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Short Story: Tears of the Night, by Mac-King T. Thompson

“Bye Mama.” Yaya said as he walked away from the sight of his mum into the silent night. “May heaven back you, my Dear Son.” His mother said under a creeping voice as she bid farewell to her son as he...

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Dikembe Mutombo is the Most Generous Athlete in the World

Mr. Dikembe Mutombo was born in Kinshasa in 1966 in what is today the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He grew up in a comfortable home with his parents and siblings in a city with high crime and...

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Short Story: Tears of the Night (Part 2) by Mac-King T. Thompson

This is the second part of the Short Story by MacKing T. Thompson titled “Tears of the Night” – a riveting tale of three (3) African migrants journeying to Europe illegally via the turbulent seas. You...

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Short Story: Tears of the Night (Part 3) by Mac-King T. Thompson

Hi. This is the third part of the Short Story by Mac-King T. Thompson titled “Tears of the Night” – a riveting tale of three (3) African migrants journeying to Europe illegally via the turbulent seas....

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Leke Alder – Letter to Jil: Struggling With Human Desires

It is another letter from Leke Alder to Jil. Today, He shares with her on how to deal with lust. Read on… [leke-alder-letter-to-jil-struggling-with-human-des” target=”_blank”>View the story “Leke...

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Leke Alder – Letter to Jack: Delayed Conception

Will you do anything and everything to ensure you have a child? It is another letter to Jack from Leke Alder. In this letter, he discusses the things we do to have children. Read on…...

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Short Story: Tears of the Night (Part 4) by Mac-King T. Thompson

Greetings Africa, This is the fourth part of the Short Story by Mac-King T. Thompson titled “Tears of the Night” – a riveting tale of three (3) African migrants journeying to Europe illegally via the...

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Addressing Youth Unemployment in Botswana by Adedapo Adeniruju

Africa is on the verge of entering a new reality in which human potential will become the major agent of economic growth. Consequently, there arises an urgent need for African nations to spur their...

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Strive Masiyiwa’s Blog: Train Yourself to be as Disciplined as a Professional...

Hakeem Olajuwon and Dikembe Mutumbo Last weekend, we witnessed the first ever NBA Basketball Game ever played on African soil. It was truly a privilege to watch these supreme athletes performing at the...

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Short Story: Tears of the Night (Part 5) by Mac-King T. Thompson

This is the concluding part of the Short Story Series by Mac-King T. Thompson titled “Tears of the Night” – a riveting tale of three (3) African migrants journeying to Europe illegally via the...

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9 Year Old Nigerian Girl Writes a Book on Terrorism: Her Name – Splendour Joe...

The routine of a nine-year-old girl in the days we live in is not far from the following – watching Disney Channel, dressing her dolls, helping her parents with some chores at home and possibly doing...

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Oladipupo Fola’s Blog: Does Fate Give Everyone an Equal Chance?

It is funny sometimes how events turn out, sometimes predictable and other times totally unpredictable. The turnout of any event will depend and rely on the associated factors that can influence the...

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“I Will Not Be Accepting Good Advice Today! It Can Kill My Dreams!”

Life is nothing without big plans. We all harbor some hope or dream of what we’d like to do with our lives. Some us are certain and some of us are still searching, but wherever you’re at, there’s a...

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Nathan Kirui Invented a Radio Station in His Bedroom and He Hasn’t Even Gone...

A muddy 5 kilometre drive from Silibwet town of Bomet County in Kenya leads to a rural Kapng’etuny village ,the newly crowned  home of the County’s only radio station. Invent Radio, which has been...

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Oladipupo Fola’s Blog: Unleash the BEAST  

  Have you seen the movie SHREK or read about the story? Source:Razzle Dazzle Performers Shrek is an extremely ugly creature called an Ogre, who was living in a slum, and was very content with his...

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63 Years After, Lucia Mwihaki is Still Churning out Orders on Her Trusty...

Tailor-made in Nakuru: A 97-year-old Grandmother in Nakuru, Kenya who is not ready to retire from her hobby spends away her evenings and weekends sewing clothes in her bedroom.  Unlike her few...

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