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“We need to promote development that does not destroy our environment”
Kenyan environmentalist and activist Wangari Maathai would have turned 73 years old today. In 1977 she founded the Green Belt Movement, a non-governmental organization focused on environmental conservation. The Movement has helped Kenyan women over the years to plant trees and fight deforestation while generating income, it is estimated that more than 51 million trees have been planted since. On top … Continue reading
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Since the launch of our website on March, we received positive feedbacks from our readers and supporters. Our team want to thank every single one of you who liked, shared, gave feedbacks on our opinions, articles and we also want to take this time to apologize for the irregular updates, due to our personal projects. … Continue reading
Somali Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon Said announced on Sunday the members of his new government and for the first time of the country’s history, a woman has been named as Foreign Minister. “After long discussions and consultations, I have named my cabinet which consists of only 10 members. Among them is a female foreign … Continue reading
Seydou Keita was a self-taught Malian photographer specialized in Portraits. His work focuses on Malian society during the transmutation from a French colony to a sovereign state. His career started in 1935 when he was given his first camera, a Kodak Brownie Flash by a relative. He then spent his time mastering the Art of Photography. In 1948, Seydou … Continue reading
A short list of facts about Africa the continent itself or its countries. Africa is the most genetically diverse continent: actually, the part they call Sub Saharan Africa is the most diverse place, according to a recent study. People are comfortable viewing us only a certain way but reality and open mind show otherwise. They … Continue reading
Mariama is a self-taught Nigerienne artist hailing from Azawagh and specializing in multicolor folk abstract paintings. Her work is the representation of the free woman she is and the way she feels. I had the chance to conduct an interview with her recently, we talked about her work, inspiration, her people and home country. Enjoy! Mariama, … Continue reading
July 18 marks Nelson Mandela’s birthday. On this day, we celebrate the spirit of the legendary anti-apartheid icon and activist. People are encouraged to give at least 67 minutes of their time to make a change and do something positive. In recognition of Mandela’s years of public service, use the day to give, be kind, empower people … Continue reading
It’s sad to witness that the world will wait for tragic events like those happening in Timbuktu in order to realize that; yes, Africa has a huge cultural heritage. Out of the 962 sites designated by the UNESCO, 128 can be found in Africa. The first site to be inscribed was the Goréee Islands of Senegal … Continue reading
After months of speculations and pronostics, the African Union has finally elected its first chairwoman during the 19th summit in Addis Ababa. Doctor Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, 63, succeeds Jean Ping at the Commission of the African Union. A South African Politician ( member of the African National Congress) and Anti-Apartheid activist, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma started her career as the Minister of Health under … Continue reading
We have previously introduced you to Sahrawi singer and activist Aziza Brahim. With the release of her second album “Mabruk”, we took the opportunity to ask her about her role as a Sahrawi activist, what motivated her to become one, the situation of Western Sahara and what can be done to help her people. We are … Continue reading
Leila Lopes, the current Miss Universe and Goodwill Ambassador of the United Nations is set to visit Cote d’Ivoire, Kenya, Senegal, Togo Nigeria and Ghana as part of her AID awareness tour. She will stop by Ghana on June 9 where she will visit a SOS Children’s Village to raise awareness on HIV, as part of her UN’s duty: … Continue reading
Femme nue, femme noire Vêtue de ta couleur qui est vie, de ta forme qui est beauté ! J’ai grandi à ton ombre ; la douceur de tes mains bandait mes yeux Et voilà qu’au coeur de l’Eté et de Midi, je te découvre, Terre promise, du haut d’un haut col calciné Et ta beauté … Continue reading
This is the goal of Photographer Angele Estoundi Essamba, who hails from Douala, Cameroon. At age 10, she moved to Paris for her education and later went to the Netherlands to study at the Professional School of Photography. Angele’s career started to rise when she had the chance to expose her work in Amsterdam in … Continue reading
Khanyi Dhlomo is a respected woman in her native South Africa and one of Africa’s Most Successful Women, according to Forbes. Khanyi started her promising career when she took control of True Love Magazine in 2002. She completely changed the tone of it by incorporating newer features that appealed to young South African. Her contribution to the magazine … Continue reading
Today, we celebrate African Women in the Fashion world; their accomplishments as well as their activism and humanitarian works. These are the faces and names you should know. Iman Bowie: Born Iman Mohamed Abdulmajid in Mogadishu, she is a fashion icon, a supermodel, a mother, a philanthropist and an entrepreneur. Iman grew up in Kenya and Egypt … Continue reading
Our lady of the month is Julie Gichuru, a mother, an entrepreneur, a lawyer, an activist and a journalist who hails from Kenya. A native of Kenya, Julie Giruchu started her career as a Talk Show host for NTV Kenya where she presented On the Spot, one of Kenya’s most viewed. She later joined Royal … Continue reading
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