The Internet remains unforgiving as tweets and videos of Trevor Noah’s past stand-up routines and tweets have social media in an uproar. Despite the comedian’s efforts towards open dialogue, respect politics and drastic change since taking over The Daily Show, the public is not willing to excuse past transgressions.
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Lifestyle African countries are losing out on their football talent. They need to figure out why
It’s time Africa’s top administrators tried to find out why top African players are choosing to represent European countries, so that they can work to rectify the situation.
Lifestyle Dear Woman, Understand Your Body. If You Don’t, Your Partner Won’t
Masturbation is natural and healthy and benefits our relationships with ourselves and our partners in more ways than one, says Joyline Maenzanise
Lifestyle 6 books you should read this summer recommended by Barack Obama
Former U.S President Barack Obama last week shared his annual summer reading list, which includes five classic books from prolific African writers. The list includes seminal works by Chinua Achebe, Ngugi wa Thiong’o, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Hisham Matar, and Nelson Mandela.
Lifestyle Why African teams fell short at the World Cup – again
A great deal of hope was placed on a few outstanding African players whose abilities did not blossom at the World Cup.
Lifestyle Echezonachukwu Nduka: The Nigerian pianist exporting the African sound
When you think of classical music, do you think of names such as Peter Sylvanus or Christian Onyeji? Nigerian classical pianist Echezonachukwu Nduka released his Extended Play (EP) record called Choreowaves, and it’s not Beethoven, Mozart or J.S. Bach he’s playing. Nduka plays the work of African composers.
Lifestyle Funny captions of Cardi B childhood meme as used by Africans
American rapper Cardi B’s childhood picture has become a sensational meme. The picture tagged with the phrase “my momma said” has been adopted by many Africans. The hilarious captions capture the gift Africans possess, to laugh at ourselves.
Lifestyle Ocean Sole is ‘flipping the flop’ by creating art from recycled flip flops
Ocean Sole is a community based organization that is taking on marine conservation by diverting an environmental disaster for the marine ecosystem, and local communities on Kenya’s coast line from flip flop pollution. “We make fun art so people, companies and charities remember that the Ocean needs our help.”
Lifestyle Finding love in an online place: Queer digital dating on the African continent
Dating in this day and age can be a total nightmare. With so many ways to connect, it can get very confusing – even more so if you are queer. More and more LGBTQI+ people are using the online space to connect. But how convenient and safe is it really?