African cinema has traversed a remarkable arc. It evolved from British colonial messaging to globally celebrated art, thanks in large part to pioneers like Senegal’s Ousmane Sembène, whose journeys ...

But not all responses are glowing. The Guardian criticized Perry for leaning too heavily on melodramatic tropes and accused him of “exploiting Black trauma” under the guise of drama. Decider’s review ...

When Fela Anikulapo Kuti walked the earth, he did so like a man possessed. Not by spirits though the Shrine knew its fair share of ritual but by a vision. Afrobeat was protest, pageantry, and prophecy ...

Why This Summit Matters On June 13, 2025, Philadelphia’s journalism and civic leadership gathered at the Science History Institute for the fourth annual Reimagining Philadelphia Journalism Summit, ...

The Road to a 2025 Agenda: The mid‐2010s marked a resurge in the conversation surrounding reparations globally. Following the 2014 Accra Pan‐African Congress and the rise of the Black Lives Matter ...

According to the German data gathering and visualization platform Statista “In 2023, travel and tourism contributed 6.8 percent to Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP), up from 5.9 percent in the ...

Historical Context From the 1897 Benin Expedition, when British troops looted thousands of bronze plaques and sculptures from the Royal Palace in Benin City, to the 1884–85 Berlin Conference, where ...

So, we thank Sesame Street for the letters, the laughter, and the life lessons. For making education playful and making us feel seen while doing it. And now, for reminding us that even in challenging ...

In a modest masjid tucked into Grays Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia, Imam Mohamed Jomandy greets familiar faces with quiet warmth. His voice carries the cadence of deep thought and lived experience ...

Each year, the streets of Ijebu-Ode burst into color and music as the Ojude Oba Festival unfolds three days after Eid al‑Kabir. Rooted in the convergence of faith and respect, Ojude Oba has grown into ...

Diabetes affects more than 37 million people in the United States but its real impact is far greater. It reaches into homes, workplaces, and communities, often quietly and without warning. This is ...

A Father’s Day Reflection at FunTimes Magazine In the quiet echoes of shared wisdom and the sturdy embrace of unwavering support, lies the heart of Father’s Day. It is a moment to honor the guiding ...