“THE MECHANIC WITH NO TOOLS.” In a small workshop in Aba,Chinedu stood proudly on his graduation day. Three years of vocational training.Sweat.Late nights.Grease on his hands.Dreams in his heart. He had mastered engines. He could dismantle and rebuild a gearbox blindfolded. But there was one problem. He had no tools of his own. No starter kit.No compressor.No rent for a small...

Nigerian singer Ayra Starr became the first woman to win the Best African Music Act at the 2025 MOBO Awards, marking a milestone in African music.

  In the heart of Enugu, the drums were already rehearsing. Aso-ebi fabrics had been shared.WhatsApp groups were buzzing.The caterer had collected half the payment. Ada was finally getting married. Her mother had prayed for this day for 27 years.Her father had boasted to every uncle in the village.The cows had been priced. Everything was ready… Until it wasn’t. Three...

Uganda's women's rugby team made a notable performance at the Rugby Africa Women's Division One Tournament. The team's success is a testament to the growing popularity of women's rugby in Africa and the country's commitment to developing the sport.  

THE BURIAL THAT DID NOT BREAK THE FAMILY In a quiet village in Anambra, the oldest son received the call every family dreads. “Papa is gone.” Silence followed. In Africa, death is not only about loss. It is also about responsibility. Burial is more than a farewell. It is honor, tradition, identity, and the final duty of love a family gives to its own. But for many families,...