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Technology
Overlooked Black inventions in everyday life
Most people think of the light bulb, the cotton gin, or even the iPhone when it comes to pivotal inventions.…
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Diaspora
Adejoké Bakare, UK’s first Black female chef with a Michelin Star
Nigerian-born chef, Adejoké Bakare, made history after becoming the first Black woman in the United Kingdom (UK) to earn a…
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Arts/Culture
Here’s why attiéké from Ivory Coast is taking over the global kitchen
Attiéké is an Ivorian national dish made from cassava, and it’s been a major part of the country’s kitchen for…
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Personality
Afua Kyei, Bank of England’s first Black executive director
British-born Ghanaian Afua Kyei made history after joining the Bank of England in 2019 as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO)…
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Arts/Culture
1897 painting of Ghanaian prince on sale for €15 million
A long-lost painting by prominent Austrian artist Gustav Klimt has been rediscovered and is now on public display for the…
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Arts/Culture
Remembering Ama Ata Aidoo, Ghana’s iconic author
The late Ama Ata Aidoo was by all standards a towering figure in Ghanaian and African literature. As a Ghanaian…
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News
Abigail Quartey becomes Ghana’s first female world boxing champ
Ghanaian Abigail Kwartekaa Quartey made history after becoming Ghana’s first female world boxing champion, a milestone that cemented her legacy…
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Giving
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio gets two leadership awards
His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio has been honoured with two prestigious continental awards in recognition of his transformative leadership…
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Arts/Culture
The historic migration of the Yorubas of Ghana from Nigeria
The historic migration of the Yoruba people from Ile-Ife has shaped Ghana’s Yoruba community through trade, faith, and family ties.…
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Diaspora
Three historic Black civil rights activists born on Valentine’s Day
For many people, 14th February is a day to buy lots of chocolate, send a card to a loved one,…
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