Soleil Business: promoting Congolese tourism[Travel, TMC]
When we talk about Congo, many will know the country for its oil wealth, but how many will know the country for its oil resources, but how many will be…
Tech powers the uphill struggle towards a cashless Africa
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote grabbed headlines all over the world when he revealed over the weekend that he one time withdrew $10 million in cash, and … source
Torrential rains in Niger leaves many dead [The Morning Call]
Torrential rains in Niger have destroyed hundreds of houses outside the capital, Niamey. … READ MORE … source
Jay-Z to join Pharrell’s music festival after first day is cancelled
Jay-Z is said to join Pharrell’s music festival on Saturday following its day one cancellation. (Kambouris/Getty Images for Made With Elastic) Jay-Z is rumored to make an appearance at Pharrell…
Barry Jenkins Feels ‘No Kind Of Way’ About How White People Receive ‘Beale Street’
I often think about an experience I had in 2012, when I went to see “12 Years a Slave” for the first time. I was, I am almost positive, the…
‘Green Book’ motel that once housed MLK under renovation as new national monument
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. lived in the “Green Book” A.G. Gaston Motel for a time in 1963. It is being renovated as a part of the Birmingham Civil Rights…
The Agony And Ecstasy Of Joni Mitchell’s ‘Both Sides Now,’ An Inescapable Soundtrack Song
Behind every great love story is a great song. Welcome to HuffPost’s Rom-Com Week. In June, “Hereditary” became one of the year’s signature horror hits, chronicling a grieving family whose…
Frankie Beverly was ‘blown away’ by Beyonce’s ‘Homecoming’ rendition of ‘Before I Let Go’
Frankie Beverly gives Beyoncé much acclaim for her version of the 1981 hit “Before I Let Go” – Maze featuring Frankie Beverly (Photo Courtesy: Capitol Records) Frankie Beverly of Maze…
Michael Avenatti claims ‘I’ve been humbled’ after year in spotlight
“I’ve been humbled. I’ve been humbled significantly. There’s been a lot of highs and there’s been a lot of lows, and, frankly, I’ve attempted not to get too high,” Avenatti…
Chiefs owner ‘deeply disturbed’ by Tyreek Hill allegations
Chiefs owner Clark Hunt said he was “deeply disturbed” by audio of Tyreek Hill discussing injuries to his 3-year-old son but declined to elaborate on the case citing an ongoing…