Author: Dennis Kahohi

Today’s African proverb can be traced back to Accra, Ghana. It reminds us that the problems and misfortunes of others make for good gossip – until…

Renowned rapper, author and activist Akala brilliantly broke down the double standard of how people of African descent are represented in the UK. To illustrate the…

If you’ve ever paid attention to how Western media talks about Eritrea, you’re sure to notice that it’s not very positive. Often labelled ‘the North Korea…

Fela Anikulapo Kuti and his musical family have done much to shape Nigerian arts, culture and politics. His mother Funmilayo Kuti was a revolutionary who organised…

This week’s Facts of the Week not only highlight our motherland’s rich linguistic tapestry but also illustrate the diversity, influence and importance of African languages. Check…

Rape is increasingly being used as a weapon of war in Sudan – and the world is largely silent. The UN Human Rights Office in Sudan…

From memorials outside the Israeli embassy in Washington DC to marches against the cost-of-living crisis in Nigeria, here’s our weekly photo dump: New York, US -…

Paul Kagame has become a popular figure among Africans across the continent, who like and share his brilliant responses to arrogant Western interviewers. But is Rwanda’s…

Rapper Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def) has been a longtime supporter of the Palestinian cause. In his words, Israel’s four-month assault on the Gaza Strip, which…

Saira Tao and Regina Jackson, co-founders of Race2Dinner, an initiative to start honest conversations about race in the United States, broke down in this clip why…