1. “West Africa” – the very first words in the film -places the story in it’s true historical context. Africa is not all the same. West Africa by itself is the size of the United States and...
Babybangz
In a documentary by Juliana Kasumu, a group of Black women gathers at Babybangz salon to discuss natural hair, the impact of gentrification in New Orleans, and their personal journeys toward self-love. Blafrokan...
9th Annual Houston AfriFEST – a Festival of African Arts, Culture and Entertainment
HOUSTON, TEXAS – Houston, the most diverse city in the U.S. will again take center stage as it pays tribute to the continent of Africa. On Saturday, October 22, 2022 the Nigerian American Multicultural Council...
Affluent Kids, Voluntourism and the Abuse and Exploitation of African Children
Voluntourism is when primarily western, privileged do-gooders pay for the experience of doing charity work abroad. But according to this ex-voluntourist, the orphanage she thought she was building was actually...
African, Exist!
…so ultimately man is thought in philosophy, and a nation of people that hasn’t got any thought pattern by which it can be identified is non-existent. Ahanyi K.O.K. Onyioha Reread the quote. In an ancient school...
The Nigerian Wave Storms Downtown Houston. It’s the Official Nigeria Cultural Parade & Festival!
HOUSTON, TEXAS – Nigeria’s independence is celebrated annually on October 1. It marks Nigeria’s proclamation of independence from British rule on October 1, 1960. Culturally Naija and WeLead, Inc. will mark...
The Game God(s)
Blafrokan Reflections: Who are the Game God(s)? Are they “Gods” or mere mortals, architects, designers of the game?” What is the game and what is my role in playing? “The American Dream. The...
Temu Asyr Bey Leads by Example to End Food Deserts in LA County, Compton and Across the United States
They said God made dirt and dirt don’t hurt.Temu Asyr Bey COMPTON, CALIFORNIA – Meet Temu Asyr Martin Bey, an urban agriculturalist, fashion designer, chef, author, social justice and food justice...
A Lit Family Reunion: Ghana Fest 2022
HOUSTON, TEXAS – Ahhh…Ghana Fest! It was truly lovely, a homecoming of sorts. In many ways it was a momentary escape from an ever troubling world, to simply experience the beauty of African people in community...
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Addresses Sexism in Nigeria as Keynote for the 62nd NBA
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie delivers the keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 62nd Nigerian Bar Association Annual Conference August 19th – 26th. LAGOS, NIGERIA – For those familiar with Chimamanda...
Show Them Who YOU Are
There’s a scene in the movie Black Panther wherein T’Challa is challenged by M’Baku for the throne of Wakanda. They must fight, either until someone submits or death. M’Baku’s great might favors him and he begins to...
How Ozark Upheld White Power Preserving Two Byrde’s with One Stone
Skylar Gaertner as Jonah Byrde SPOILER ALERT: BANG! With the firing of a single shotgun round from the hands of 17 year old white, male, Jonah Byrde ensures the white power structure CONTINUES! ??? The playbook...
Meet African Women Reviving Traditional Religions
Africa is rich with a variety of traditional religions and spiritual belief systems. However during the colonial period missionaries spread Christianity throughout the continent, and suppressed many of these pre...
Drama Triangles, Ant-Oppression, and Reaction: Victimizer? Savior? Victim?
I get tagged a lot to respond to heated arguments around anti-racism, racial justice, white supremacy, etc. Or, someone will leave a vitriolic comment on YouTube, in reaction to recorded lecture I have given. You know...
Rwanda: Increasing Population, City Expansion, the Need for Sustainable Living and Tourism
Africa’s demographic growth is having a considerable impact on the continent’s capital cities. Kigali, for example, is set to double its population by 2050. In one of the most densely populated areas in...
The Silicon Savannah and Tech in Africa
Africa’s tech startups raised a record $5 billion in 2021 as investors piled into firms trying to fix the continent’s thorniest problems. But money isn’t flowing evenly. – Bloomberg Quicktake Originals...
Growing Up With Jean-Michel Basquiat: His Sisters
Through the stories and words of his sisters Lisane Basquiat & Jeanine Heriveaux, along with supporting archival imagery and some never-before-seen works of art, VICE gets a unique look into the life and times of...
Keep That Same Empathy
Dear Kevin Samuels Fans, Supporters, & Disciples: Keep that Same Empathy. All y’all who don’t know Kevin Samuels personally but feel sad about his untimely passing: you are being Empathetic. All...