Ismail Akwei

These are Africa’s biggest borrowers from China in the last 10 years

China has won over the heart of Africa after years of financial support in the form of loans that have turned out to be more harm than good. Many countries have defaulted in payment while a few others are slowly paying through debt servicing. In 2015, China offered the continent $60 billion in loans; and inContinue reading “These are Africa’s biggest borrowers from China in the last 10 years”

The rise and rise of NBA giant Masai Ujiri and how he is uplifting African youth through basketball

Basketball is not a dominant sport in Africa but some Africans have defied the odds to make their way into the biggest professional basketball league in the world, the National Basketball Association (NBA) of North America. NBA players are the world’s best-paid athletes and the league has 30 teams – 29 from the United StatesContinue reading “The rise and rise of NBA giant Masai Ujiri and how he is uplifting African youth through basketball”

Nigerian Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti is alive

“Music is supposed to have an effect. If you’re playing music and people don’t feel something, you’re not doing s**t. That’s what African music is about. When you hear something, you must move. I want to move people to dance, but also to think. Music wants to dictate a better life, against a bad life.Continue reading “Nigerian Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti is alive”

The love story turned CIA espionage that almost strained U.S.-Ghana relations in 1985

Described by American media as The Year of the Spy, 1985 saw one of the biggest arrests of foreign spies and agents of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) who became infamous for espionage against the United States. One of the most profound cases of that year was the arrest of a 29-year-old CIA clerk, Sharon W.Continue reading “The love story turned CIA espionage that almost strained U.S.-Ghana relations in 1985”

“Kanye West is what happens when negroes don’t read” – did the CNN panel cross the line?

It was more than a roast on CNN last night when two black panel members insulted Kanye West for his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday and his unflinching support for Trump as a black man. The “roast party” was hosted by Don Lemon who laughed while the only white guy, former BushContinue reading ““Kanye West is what happens when negroes don’t read” – did the CNN panel cross the line?”