Meet 11-year-old Susanna Adjakie-Apekor, a remarkable young girl from Ghana with a passion for fixing motorcycles.
Read MoreTag: Ghana
From Architect to Artist: How Arthur Timothy’s Lifelike Paintings Reflect His African Homeland
There’s a fine line between art and architecture. They are closely linked and have influenced each other for centuries, and many artists from centuries past have mastered painting, sculpture and architecture. For Arthur Timothy, the transition from architect to artist…
Read MoreJeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Reps Ghanaian Culture Ahead of NFL Opening Week
Ghanaian-American NFL player Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah recently celebrated his African roots. He wore a traditional kente cloth outfit before the Cleveland Browns week one matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals on September 10. J.O.K., as football fans call Owusu-Koramoah, often keeps his…
Read MoreLet Black Girls LIVE! Video Shows Black Women Cake Clapping At Slave Trade Site in Ghana, Diaspora Debates Surface
Here’s a question; what is it about twerking that people, including bougie Black people, find so debasing? Why is a booty shaking to a rhythm regarded as a shameful thing? It’s “ghetto” while belly dancing is “exotic.” It’s “over-sexualizing” while…
Read MoreGabrielle Union Finds Healing and Joy While Celebrating Her 50th Birthday in Africa
What began as a personal trip for family and friends to celebrate her milestone 50th birthday in Africa, turned into an opportunity to share a profound moment of healing and joy for Gabrielle Union. Her two-part BET special Gabrielle Union:…
Read MoreMeet Chef Nana Darkwah, the Mastermind Behind Ocean Hai’s Innovative Menu
If you’re a culinary enthusiast searching for your next exciting dining experience, you’ll want to try Ocean Hai. Situated on the white sands of Southern Florida at Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach, the restaurant has been getting lots of buzz thanks…
Read MoreBôhten Eyewear Sees a Sustainable Future in Its Lens
There are multiple avenues that can be occupied when it comes to building a more eco-friendly world. Black owned company Bôhten accomplishes this through its eyewear. Inspired by Ghanian nature, style and culture, Bôhten believes that it is not only…
Read More5 Fire Songs to Add From Vice President Kamala Harris’ Ghana, Tanzania, and Zambia Spotify Playlist
This week, Vice President Kamala Harris is traveling to Ghana, Tanzania, and Zambia. During this time, she will be strengthening the United States’ relationships with leaders from the three African nations, as they look forward to the future. Of course,…
Read MoreVice President Kamala Harris Receives Grand Welcome in Ghana During Historic Visit
Vice President Kamala Harris spent her first full day in Ghana on Monday, March 27, 2023. Met with a grand welcome, the U.S. leader was greeted by dancers and school-aged children waving U.S. and Ghanaian flags—as soon as she stepped…
Read MoreBlack Author Fighting Poverty and Homelessness Donates Thousands of Books to Jamaica and Ghana to Teach Life Skills to Kids
Using education as a vessel for change..
Read More