How some African countries were named by their colonial masters before independence

56 years ago

All of Africa’s 54 countries except Liberia and Ethiopia were colonized by western powers until 1957 when Ghana set the…

Cape Verde is a beachgoers’ paradise and here are photos to prove it.

56 years ago

The beautiful archipelago of Cape Verde gained its independence from Portugal on this day in 1975. Mostly sunny throughout the…

Watch the rare footage of Somalia’s independence on this day in 1960

56 years ago

On this day in 1960, Somalis thronged the stadium to celebrate the independence of the country. It marked the unification…

This badass queen took revenge on Ethiopia in 960 AD for chopping off her breasts

56 years ago

The Kingdom of Axum, in modern-day Ethiopia, existed from 100AD to around 970Ad. It was among one of the prosperous…

African women proposing to men; are the tables turning?

56 years ago

In traditions in Africa and across the world, men usually pursue women for marriage. As seen over the years, men…

African footballers who died tragically in a game for club and country

56 years ago

When footballers take to the field during the competition, their aim is to earn a win and propel their teams-…

MEET SARAH OWUSU; A SELF-TAUGHT CONTEMPORARY GHANAIAN ARTIST.

56 years ago

Sarah Owusu is a self-taught Contemporary Ghanaian Artist born in London, UK. Growing up, she always had a keen interest…

These African leaders are so scared of the internet that they want it banned

56 years ago

The internet has grown to be an integral part of the 21st century as it links people around the world…

Two black female pilots fly Alaska Airlines plane for the first time in 86 years

56 years ago

It was with style and honour that Tara Wright, the captain of Flight 361 from San Francisco to Portland introduced…

Why TV was banned in South Africa up until 1976

56 years ago

When Neil Armstrong first set foot on the Moon in 1969, South Africa was among the few countries that could…