Ethiopian Singer Eyob Mekonnen Dies at 37
BBC Africa is reporting that Ethiopian singer Eyob Mekonnen has died. The popular reggae singer suffered a stroke last Tuesday in the Ethiopian capital,...
Barbados: ‘The House of Landship’ Play Bridges Past and Present
Multilayered, riveting, epic and dramatic are the best words to describe Winston Farrell’s latest play, 'The House of Landship.' As Barbados struggles to stay...
Barbados: 'The House of Landship' Play Bridges Past and Present
Multilayered, riveting, epic and dramatic are the best words to describe Winston Farrell’s latest play, 'The House of Landship.' As Barbados struggles to stay...
South Africa: Arrests Made in Soweto Protests
IOL News is reporting that arrests have been made in Protea Glen south Soweto due to service delivery protests. Â Four more people were arrested...
Awkward? Issa Rae Developing Show for HBO
Shadow and Act is reporting that writer/producer/actress/rising superstar Issa Rae is developing a series for HBO. Rae, who is already developing a series for...
Ghana Honors Jamaican Rita Marley with Citizenship
The Jamaican Observer is reporting that Rita Marley, widow of pop icon Bob Marley, was made an honorary citizen of Ghana on August 1,...
Twin Valedictorians Headed to Stanford University
Summer is winding down and students are preparing to enter college this fall. Las Vegas twin brothers and co-valedictorians Marcos and Malcolm Allen are...
African Children’s Choir Featured in Documentary ‘Imba Means Sing’
African Children's Choir (ACC) is the subject of an upcoming feature-length documentary, Imba Means Sing. The independent film, shot over two years, chronicles 20...
African Children's Choir Featured in Documentary 'Imba Means Sing'
African Children's Choir (ACC) is the subject of an upcoming feature-length documentary, Imba Means Sing. The independent film, shot over two years, chronicles 20...
Rihanna Wins Lawsuit Against Topshop
Caribbean 360 is reporting that Bajan superstar Rihanna Fenty has won a lawsuit against British fashion retailer Topshop. Fenty sued the retailer for using...
