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See, Not All Black Men Can Jump: Team U.S.A. Devastates Nigerian Basketball Team, Wins by a Record 83 Points

See, Not All Black Men Can Jump: Team U.S.A. Devastates Nigerian Basketball Team, Wins by a Record 83 Points

Basketball is a game of skill, precision, and endurance, not genetics. There are those who tend to adhere to the stereotype that black men are just better at basketball than everyone else. Somehow, the idea that the skills required for basketball are just evenly distributed throughout all black men has taken hold, mainly because most [...]

How Ola Orekunrin Became a Doctor at 21 and Went on to Found West Africa’s First Air Ambulance Service

How Ola Orekunrin Became a Doctor at 21 and Went on to Found West Africa’s First Air Ambulance Service

So much has happened in her life that you would not believe she is just 26 years old. Hers is synonymous with innovation, success and excellence. It started with a resignation from a high-flying job in England, and relocation to Nigeria. So determined to make a difference in medical practice, Dr Ola Orekunrin decided to [...]

Rebranding Africa: “Africa Does Not Need Charity- Africa Needs Investment and Partnership..”

Rebranding Africa: “Africa Does Not Need Charity- Africa Needs Investment and Partnership..”

Africa is in the news — but not just for the sad and familiar reasons of conflict and suffering. The continent is entering the fashion arena, with the quality of its handwork, artistic creativity and its potential for economic growth bringing Africa literally in vogue. The key word for an overall résumé of changes in [...]