Why Race Debates Aren’t Helpful
One look at Facebook and it is clear: people are getting more and more outspoken on race, politics and culture. As much as I...
Small Things: Mother Teresa and Mandela’s Rugby Jersey
Small things often have a massive impact.
I'm thinking of that key that opens an important door, a switch that sets off some huge machine,...
Pharrell’s “Hidden Figures” Premieres
Creative genius, Pharrell Williams’ film Hidden Figures will premiere tonight.
Late last year, Williams spoke to The Breakfast Club about the project and how inspired he...
It’s not Trump I’m afraid of…
I must admit, I did not think US presidential hopeful Donald Trump would come this far in his bid to occupy the White House.
I...
The Trump days ahead
In a week the world will have a new leader – President-elect Donald Trump.
The Financial Times named him their Person of the Year for...
Image Of Drowned Syrian Boy Echoes Around The World
A few days ago, the whole world was left horror-struck when pictures of a young Syrian boy who drowned as his family embarked on...
Is the fall of the Rhodes statue significant?
This is the first image that comes to my recollection whenever the name Cecil John Rhodes is mentioned. While the imposing figure of a...
Farewell, David Cameron
On Wednesday 13 July, David Cameron attended his last Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) – as prime minister – in the House of Commons.
Cameron, who seemed all...
Lack of African leadership should awaken Ubuntu
Africa has a history of courageous and inspirational leaders. We have a list of individuals who have exemplified the African spirit to overcome adversity,...
Why the Brexit vote matters to Africa
As I write this, the United Kingdom (UK) is less than 24 hours away from a historic referendum.
As some of you read this, Brits are...