Uzonna Anele

The Most Dangerous Place for African Women is Home – UN Study

More than half of the world’s murdered women in 2017 were killed by their mate or family members, making home “the most dangerous place for a woman,” according to the UN study "Global Study on Homicide: Gender-related killing of...

After Five Decades of Independence, Why is Africa Still Grappling with Poverty?

Africa is economically poor. Some Africans blame colonialism as part of the reason why the continent is economically poor. While others insist that after half a century of freedom from colonialism, that particular excuse is no longer valid, and...

Black Pete: The Controversial Christmas Tradition where White People Paint Their Faces Black

Black Pete or Zwarte Piet is a tradition in the Netherlands where natives typically put on blackface make-up and colourful Renaissance attire, in addition to curly wigs, red lipstick, and earrings. In recent years, the character has become the...

South Africa Ranked Most Dangerous Country to Live in Africa, Nigeria 4th (2018)

South Africa has ranked as the fourth most dangerous country in the world, according to Numbeo’s crime index – with four local cities ranked among the 10 most dangerous. The Numbeo Crime Index is based on survey responses, where users...

People Who Work for Themselves are Happier, Study Reveals

The self-employed are happier at work — despite longer hours and more job uncertainty, a study suggests. People who were their own boss had more freedom and control, said the research into 5,000 people in the UK, US, Australia and...

Top 10 Leading Causes Of Death in Africa

Death occurrence in the African continent is mainly due to diseases such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, and respiratory infections. The number of lives claimed by illnesses over the last couple of years has been over a million deaths annually.. Death occurrence...

Fake and Substandard Drugs Kill Thousands in Africa Annually, Report Shows

Thousands of people in Africa die needlessly each year because of fake and counterfeit medication. It is a worrying trend released in an EU- funded report on Tuesday. The vulnerable in Africa suffer the most. “ The problem is also the access...

4 Unethical Medical Experiments That Used Africans As Guinea Pigs

African countries have been sites for clinical trials by large pharmaceutical companies, raising human rights concerns. Incidents of unethical experimentation, clinical trials lacking properly, informed consent, and forced medical procedures have been claimed and prosecuted. African countries have been sites...

Top 10 Most Handsome Actors in Africa (2024)

The African film industry is blessed with many actors who have not only made a name for themselves with their acting skills but also with their stunning looks. In this article, we will be highlighting the top 10 most...

5 African Royals Who Were Captured and Sold Into Slavery

Many of the Western slave traders respected African kings and their families and always made sure not to sell any royal off, however, a few royals someway somehow found themselves being sold off into slavery. Here are 5 Africans who...

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Anele is a web developer and a Pan-Africanist who believes bad leadership is the only thing keeping Africa from taking its rightful place in the modern world.
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Ella Abomah Williams: The African American Giantess Who Captivated the Circus World in the Late 1800s

Ella Abomah Williams was born in South Carolina in 1865 to enslaved parents, arriving just as the nation abolished...
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