Diaspora

Tweet Separation from Colonialism Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have recently made headlines by breaking away from colonial influence. These three nations have taken significant steps to reclaim their sovereignty and free themselves from neo-colonial control. Who Were the Colonialists? The colonialists were the Western powers that participated in the Berlin Conference of 1885. This conference was held in Berlin, …

Tweet Youth Must Take Charge of Ghana’s Economic Future President John Dramani Mahama has called on young Ghanaians to step up, seize government opportunities, and contribute to building a self-sufficient nation. Speaking at the 68th Independence Day Anniversary on Thursday, he emphasized that Ghana’s economic future lies in the hands of its youth. Agriculture as the Key to Reducing Import …

Tweet Addressing Housing Shortages In a bold move to combat housing shortages and improve living conditions, Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré has launched the construction of 1,000 social housing units. This initiative, which began on July 12, 2024, is located 40 kilometers from Ouagadougou and is primarily aimed at providing shelter for internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by the country’s …

Tweet King Paluta, a rising force in the music industry, ended 2024 on a high note with record-breaking streams, major awards, and global recognition. His album Give Time Some Time solidified his dominance, making him a strong contender for 2025’s Artiste of the Year. Streaming Success King Paluta’s music saw massive success across digital streaming platforms: Boomplay: Over 50.5 million …

Tweet A cholera outbreak in Ghana has infected 115 people and caused 16 deaths in the past month. Over 1,350 suspected cases have been reported in the Greater Accra, Eastern, Central, and Western Regions, affecting 12 districts. Dr. Dennis Laryea from the Ghana Health Service explained that delays in seeking medical care have led to fatalities, as some patients tried …

Tweet THE PARADOX OF AFRICA’S WEALTH AND POVERTY Questioning Africa’s Underdevelopment As I grew up, I often questioned why foreign corporations became wealthy from Africa’s resources while the continent itself remained underdeveloped. This confusion deepened when I learned that the richest man in history, Mansa Musa, was from Africa. Mansa Musa’s Legacy vs. Africa’s Reality How could it be that Africa …

Tweet Yes, Elon Musk’s father, Errol Musk, has stated that Elon Musk’s maternal grandparents, Joshua and Winnifred Haldeman, supported Hitler and were members of the Nazi Party in Canada. In an interview, Errol Musk mentioned, “They used to support Hitler and all that sort of stuff. But they didn’t know, I don’t think they knew what the Nazis were doing. …

Tweet ****NOTE:  This image is used to represent Jacob Wilson Sey for a  richer and detailed visual example. Actual image of Jacob Wilson Sey in black and white  can be found below this post. Jacob Kwaw Wilson Sey (1832–1902), also known as Kwaa Bonyi, was a Fante artisan, farmer, philanthropist, and nationalist in the Gold Coast (now Ghana). He is …

Tweet Meet David Gathu and Moses Kiuna, two self-taught Kenyan inventors who have defied the odds by developing an AI-powered robotic prosthetic arm—without any external funding. Relying on salvaged electronic components, they have engineered a device capable of interpreting brain signals to control movement, offering a groundbreaking and affordable solution for amputees. Despite numerous obstacles, their startup, AfroGenesys, is demonstrating …

Tweet BRICS has undergone a significant transformation, doubling its membership and positioning itself as a major force in reshaping global economic and geopolitical dynamics in 2025. With the addition of nine new member states, including Indonesia, the world’s fourth most populous country, the alliance is strategically strengthening its influence across Asia, Africa, and South America. This expansion signals a deliberate …