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Bolaji Badejo: The Nigerian Giant Who Gave Up Hollywood To Open His Own Art Gallery in Nigeria

Bolaji Badejo was a Nigerian visual artist and actor who played the role of the Alien in Ridley Scott's 1979 film Alien, his only film role.

‘Black-ish’ Star Marsai Martin, Breaks Record for Youngest Hollywood Executive Producer

'Black-ish' star Marsai Martin, who's 16, has set a record for the youngest Hollywood executive producer.

Javicia Leslie Becomes First Black Actress to Play Batwoman on TV

Javicia Leslie has become TV’s first black Batwoman. She is the new lead actress in the CW TV show’s second season. Leslie will play Ryan Wilder, a new character who will take over from Kate Kane.

Billboard’s Top 15 Most Streamed Sub-Saharan African Artists

Nigerian singer Burna Boy has been unveiled as the most-streamed artist in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to Billboard. On the list titled “ Billboard ’s Top 15 Sub - Saharan African Artists” which is based on global views, Burnaboy takes the...

Saudi officials Order Arrest of Black Saudi Rapper Over Song Praising Women in Mecca

A black Saudi female rapper from Mecca who released a song and video praising the women in her city could be in trouble after officials ordered for her arrest, claiming the song “offends the customs and traditions” of the...

Lil Wayne Reveals He is 53% Nigerian in New Video

Lil Wayne recently revealed that he is 53% Nigerian. The 37 year old rapper revealed he got to know about his Nigerian side after a genealogy search was conducted by a website he shared some of his details on. On a...

Rema Makes BBC’s List of Big Artists to Watch Out for in 2020

19 year-old musician 'Rema' has been earmarked for great success in 2020 by the BBC UK. The Nigerian star, who had won the Headies 'Next Rated Award' in 2019, kicked off this year with a spot on the prestigious BBC...

Efe Ajagba: Meet the Nigerian Boxer Who Holds the Record For Fastest Victory In Boxing History

Efe Ajagba nicknamed The One and Only is a Nigerian professional boxer. As an amateur, he won a gold medal at the 2015 African Games and bronze at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. As a professional, Ajagba holds the record...

Top 10 Burna Boy Most Watched Music Videos On YouTube (2024)

Singling out the top Burna boys music videos of all time is a tough task given that Nigeria's number one Afro-beat/fusion export just keeps outdoing himself. His song "On the low," was released in 2018, and already it has...

Forbes: These are the Most Powerful Black Women in the World (2019)

United States Oprah Winfrey has been named the world's most powerful black woman for 2019 in a wide-ranging list intended to celebrate the 100 most influential females of this year. Forbes' 2019 edition of its World's Most Powerful Women, released...
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The Christmas Panic of 1765: How a Slave Revolt Rumor Disrupted Christmas in Charleston

In December 1765, Charleston, South Carolina, was thrown into chaos when rumors of an impending slave insurrection by enslaved...
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