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During South Africa’s apartheid era, having a child out of wedlock was considered a taboo. Such a child would thus face many roadblocks—particularly if she were black and female. This was what Thandeka Mazibuko had to overcome from a young age; her mother’s meager salary as a domestic worker made life even more challenging. “My village [Kwanyuswa] had not seen a medical doctor; therefore, I had no role models.

Nigeria’s power industry is receiving a big boost, as oil magnate Femi Otedola is investing $1 billion in the Geregu Nuclear Power Plant. Otedola, who was formerly the chairman of Forte Oil Plc., confirmed through social media that he is refocusing his business interests from the oil-and-gas industry to the broader energy sector.

As Afro-beats continues to be the worldwide sound associated with the summer and everything enjoyable, more and more artists from the continent are getting their well deserved time in the spotlight. Burna Boy is one of those prolific musicians and at this point, not being aware of his impact and signature sound should be a cultural crime of sorts.

Every girl would love to live like a princess and have a life filled with adventures. It‘s almost undeniable that the melanin goddess, Lupita Nyong’o, is a legend both on screen and in everyday life.

Some may ask what drove Roy Allela—a 25-year-old man with perfect hearing, no speech impediments, and limited experience with sign language—to develop a solution to the challenges of hearing impairment. The answer? His love for his niece.