Pan African Visions
African Star Shines in Park Slope
Musician and author Angelique Kidjo looks at fabric before heading to her stylist's studio forafitting. Natalie Keyssar for…
The Biggest African Billionaire Gainers In 2013
Mfonobong Nsehe,* Aliko Dangote No one made bigger bucks in Africa in 2013 than the continent’s richest man,…
Africa's oldest liberation movement celebrates 102 anniversary .
Crystal van Vyk* South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) on Wednesday celebrated its 102nd anniversary, with leader,…
The way forward for South Sudan
A change in IGAD's approach and a new political leadership in South Sudan constitute the exit plan out…
Ramsey Nouah: Day I slept under Lagos bridge
In this exclusive chat with The Entertainer, Ramsey Tokunbo Nouah recalls the unforgettable, tormenting experiences of his life…
Schizophrenia As Mandela’s Final Caution
By Chika Ezeanya* A petrified world watched as Thamsanqa Jantjie jabbed incoherent fists in the air by way…
Intellectuals & South Africa’s Quest for Economic Transformation
James N. Kariuki* South African politicians are always challenging their ‘thinkers’ to start discussing issues of national interest…
Intellectuals & South Africa’s Quest for Economic Transformation
South African politicians are always challenging their ‘thinkers’ to start discussing issues of national interest while they are…
A ‘Marshall Plan’ for Africa’s employment challenge
By Tony O. Elumelu* To Africa’s many challenges, add one more: unemployment. Unemployment, independent of any other factor,…
I once lived in an uncompleted building -Mercy Johnson
Mercy Johnson-Okojie made her way into Nollywood in the movie ‘The Maid’. In this interview with JOAN OMIONAWELE,…
Who is Paul Biya? 32 Years in power but still a mystery to Cameroonians
Paul Biya has been president of Cameroon since 1992 There should be no mystery about him after 32…
Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi At 72: ‘Boko Haram lesson for Nigeria: Stop ignoring grievances’ –
It was the first day of the year, January 1, 2014 – just some four days to Professor…
Uganda in South Sudan: Rational military power or selfish meddling? A debate
The Kampala authorities went into a state of shock when Gen. John Garang De Mabior died. His chopper,…
Anatomy of a spy boss murder
Jacques Pauw* It seems the Kagame regime will stop at nothing to stamp out dissidents and detractors, even…
Fela Kuti: The Man Every Rapper Wants To Be
Like few others, Fela was hip-hop before hip-hop. by Bogar Alonso* The man was Muhammad Ali, Che Guevara,…