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Is Uganda the Pearl Of Africa?
Uganda is situated in East Africa. It’s bordered by Kenya in the East, Tanzania in the south, Democratic Republic of Congo in west and Sudan in the north. Uganda is a land locked country but with lots of hidden treasure. In his book entitled “My African Journey” Winston Churchill called Uganda, the pearl of Africa […] More
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The Lost African Tribe Still Living in India Today
Slavery and colonialism are siblings from the same seed; they altered the chemistry of African history so badly that we may never find our path towards becoming whole again. Both man-made and human-inflicted, it is sad how the actions of a few men many years ago continues to hurt an entire continent and have torn […] More
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in Blog15 Best of Nelson Mandela’s Quotes
Nelson Mandela (1918–2013) was a South African black nationalist who spent 27 years in prison for fighting against the country’s discriminatory apartheid system of racial segregation. His negotiations in the early 1990s with South African Pres. F.W. de Klerk helped bring an end to apartheid and ushered in a peaceful transition to majority rule. Mandela […] More
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in Blog10 Things About Muammar Gaddafi You Don’t Know
What do you think of when you hear the name Colonel Gaddafi? Tyrant? Dictator? Terrorist? Well, a national citizen of Libya may disagree but we want you to decide. For 41 years until his demise in October 2011, Muammar Gaddafi did some truly amazing things for his country and repeatedly tried to unite and empower the whole […] More
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in Blog, EntertainmentMarvel’s Game-Changing Black Panther is Much More than a Superhero Dynamite!
It has become a ritual to follow the hype and discuss the cinematic magic each time a Marvel creation hits the screens. This is because Ryan Coogler has aced every time with the enthralling cinematography following his Fantastic Four legacy. Breaking the boundaries of what a superhero movie must feel like, Black Panther is much […] More
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The African School System Kills Potential Leaders
Recently, I saw a viral video by American spoken word artist, poet, rapper and filmmaker, Prince Ea. In the video, Prince Ea called out the American School System for killing creativity in children among many issues. This brought a thought to mind, “If the American school system (which is light years ahead of that of […] More
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The Problem of Evolution
A recently discovered complete 3 million year old skeleton of a young female of the “Australopithecus afarensis” named species (better known as ‘Lucy’ species) in Ethiopia has given scientist an incredible glimpse into early human ancestors….or has it? Mummy….? The problem I have is with the following statements taken from the complete report: “The […] More
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in BlogCan the Next Einstein Come from Africa?
In less than a week, the first global forum for science on African soil will take place in Dakar, Senegal, from 8-10 March 2016. The Next Einstein Forum (NEF) (http://gg2016.nef.org) has launched a global call for support for Africa’s scientific and technological emergence (http://www.IamEinstein.org). The video, which asks the question, “Can the next Einstein come […] More
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in BlogCould the Bill Cosby Allegations be a Plot to Destroy a Well Loved & Successful Black man?
It is no secret that Bill Cosby played a significant role in the development of a more positive portrayal of African-Americans on television. Who else but him could have been worthy of the title “America’s dad” ? If you are old enough to have watched such shows as ‘The Cosby Show‘ and ‘Kids Say …’ […] More
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Why Miss Uganda Gorillas in the Mist?
When people mention African safaris, a must is a talk about the big five safari in South Africa, Botswana, Kenya or Tanzania. However after my recent visit to lesser known destinations like Uganda and Rwanda, i have learnt that an Africa safari is today much more than just the big five. A safari in Africa […] More
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Explore Rwanda, the Land of a Thousand Hills
Rwanda is the true gateway to Africa. Often referred to as the land of a thousand hills, Rwanda is an upcoming travel destination offering an amazing experience to travelers taking their holidays in Africa. Emerging from the tragedy of the 1994 Rwanda Genocide, less is known about this country about the good side of this […] More
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Taking a Break is Good for You
I am going on vacation from Africa is a Country for a bit. It’s supposed to be summer in New York City–that’s if it can stop raining–so I am also taking a break from the site. BTW, I changed my day job: If you read this site, you’ll know I have taught for the last […] More
