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February 17, 2022

An article series about business opportunities through an African lens and a closer look into the narrative by a few noteworthy contributions towards development in some parts of Africa. Article by: Sheba Kamisri The stereotypical portrayal of women in Nollywood (Nigerian film industry) spans over two decades. These films have real impact and viability globally […]

February 17, 2022

An article series about business opportunities through an African lens and a closer look into the narrative by a few noteworthy contributions towards development in some parts of Africa. Akon’s Akoin cryptocurrency in Africa Article by: Carrey Ojalla With the struggles of infrastructure, the difference in strength in currencies, and lack of a base currency […]

February 11, 2022

‘Africa Rising’ a business series Article by: Sheba Kamisri Is the narrative ‘Africa is rising’ an African narrative or a well-meaning journalist or economist’s perspective from a western lens? A closer look into noteworthy contributions towards development in some parts of Africa. More specifically, if ‘Africa is rising’ concerning telling stories and gaining opportunities from […]

October 28, 2021

Entertainment News Article by: Sheba Kamisri With New York City Covid-19 mandates being enforced, concerts like Interswitch One Africa Music Fest to weekly parties, and now Ghana To The World New Era Concert was successfully and safely held. There were only a handful of concerts available this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Thankfully this […]

October 19, 2021

New Film release Article by: Sheba Kamisri Sixteen Rounds by filmmaker Loukman Ali was released on September 16, 2021, and is already a critically acclaimed film. It’s filled with suspense, cheating suspicions, revenge tactics, and much more. With only 37 Minutes Loukman Ali captures the viewers’ attention through brilliant storytelling techniques, overall film, sound, and […]

September 15, 2021

New Single release Article by: Sheba Kamisri Ghanaian Dancehall star Stonebwoy has released a new single titled “Ariba,” which features South African hitmaker Focalistic. The new track is a fusion of sounds which include Amapiano, Afro-pop, and Dancehall. Equally creative with classic yet retro and colorful fashion, the music video was shot in Accra, Ghana, […]

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