The exhilarating challenge of managing Fela Kuti
Fela Kuti’s funeral drew over a million mourners in Lagos in 1997, marking the passing of the influential Afrobeat musician known for his fearless activism. His manager Rikki Stein recalled…
Kenyan president grapples with decisions after deadly unrest
Kenyan President William Ruto addressed the nation following a day of violent protests, vowing to prevent further unrest he described as instigated by organized criminals. He emphasized maintaining peace and…
Violent tax protests in Kenya result in five deaths and Parliament set on fire.
Protests in Kenya over new tax proposals turned deadly as police shot and killed at least five demonstrators, with parts of parliament set on fire in Nairobi. President William Ruto…
Shein nearing London stock market debut
Shein, a major Chinese fast fashion company, has taken steps towards potentially listing its shares on the London Stock Exchange. This move follows their filing of initial paperwork with UK…
Einstein’s letter on atomic bomb up for auction
Einstein’s letter urging US atomic bomb development to be auctioned Albert Einstein’s 1939 letter to President Roosevelt, suggesting US atomic bomb development due to Nazi threat, will be auctioned with…
Volkswagen plans to invest as much as $5 billion in Rivian, a Tesla competitor.
Volkswagen (VW) has announced a major investment of up to $5 billion in Rivian, a direct competitor to Tesla, to form a joint venture aimed at sharing electric vehicle (EV)…
Assange pleads guilty in US court on Pacific island
Julian Assange has pleaded guilty in a US court under a deal that ends his 14-year legal battle. The Wikileaks founder admitted to a charge related to releasing classified information…
Addressing US gun violence as a public health issue: Is it effective?
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has declared gun violence a public health crisis in a groundbreaking report aimed at reducing America’s high rate of shooting deaths. Murthy emphasizes that a…
Deal to free Julian Assange: How it was agreed
Julian Assange’s journey to freedom involved a complex mix of diplomacy, politics, and legal maneuvers that finally allowed him to depart from London’s Stansted airport on a private jet bound…
Will Bronny James Join LeBron on the Lakers? NBA Draft Preview
The NBA draft is happening this week, and fans are excited to see where LeBron James’ son, Bronny, will be picked. The draft starts on Wednesday, June 26, with the…