Music
26 August 2019
This Song By Nigerian Artist Rema Made It On the Obamas' 2019 Summer Playlist
The rising hitmaker's debut single got a major cosign from the former president.
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News
13 March 2019
In Conversation: Patricia Okoumou is the Immigrant Rights Activist Facing Jail time for Climbing the Statue of Liberty
We talked to the Congolese-American activist through the window of the apartment where she's currently under house arrest.
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15 December 2017
The Best East African Songs of 2017
Our ten favorite East African music this year come from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda.
News
03 April 2017
This Photo of Michelle Obama Rocking Her Natural Hair on Vacation Has People Rejoicing on Twitter
A picture of Michelle Obama rocking her natural hair surfaced today, and folks, rightfully, can't get enough.
News Brief
11 August 2016
Jidenna, Wale, Nina Simone & More Are Featured On President Obama's 2016 Summer Playlist
President Obama took to his official twitter today to reveal his two-part 2016 Summer Playlist.
News
13 January 2016
In Obama's State Of The Union, Africa Is A Place Of Terrorism, Hunger And Disease
In last night's State of the Union, Obama described Africa as a place of terrorism, hunger and disease. We can do better.
News
16 December 2015
Obama Taps Nigerian-American Adewale “Wally” Adeyemo As Deputy National Security Advisor
Obama has appointed Nigerian-American Adewale “Wally” Adeyemo his new Deputy National Security Adviser for International Economic Affairs
News
26 June 2013
Should Obama "Speak Out" About Gay Rights in Africa?
As LGBT activists call for Obama to speak out against anti-gay laws in Africa, we discuss the potential fallouts of such diplomatic action
Fashion + Beauty
12 May 2013
Prêt-À-Poundo: Mothers & Daughters Share African Political Fabrics
It's a collaboration between Aisha Cousins and Delphine Fawundu called Story Skirt Project about skirts made of African political fabrics including President Obama.
News
07 February 2013
Deeper Than The Headlines: Street Style, Obama to Kenyans, Everyday Africa + More
Check out the latest news on Africa with in-depth African news featuring opinion pieces from global sources.
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