The tale of Mohamed Aboutrika is one of remarkable highs and, more recently, deeply troubling lows. This Egyptian football icon, renowned for his dazzling skills and contributions to both his country and the beautiful game, now finds himself entangled in a complex web of political controversy, a stark contrast to the adulation he once enjoyed.

Laying edges, "edge control" or "sleeking," is a popular hairstyling technique, usually as a finishing touch, among women of color with textured hair. It involves sleeking down, shaping, and styling the baby hairs found along the hairline area, with styling products such as styling gel and a brush, to create a sleek, fun, and stunning look. Yes, laying edges is a popular trend today and a prominent part of pop culture, but it's—by no means—new and dates back to the early 1900s.

The Himba, also known as the Ovahimba, are an indigenous group, with a population of around 50,000, residing in northwest Namibia and across the Kunene River in Angola. The Kunene River has been the ancestral home of the Himba people for over 500 years.

Hello fellow NKENNERs,

We are excited to announce we are adding two new languages, AMHARIC AND ZULU!

NKENNE, our leading African language learning app, is revealing its plans to enhance the user experience by offering live tutoring to premium members. This move is in line with the platform’s ambition to not only disseminate African language education to the global community but also to provide a more immersive and interactive learning experience.

In Ghana, naming is a significant cultural process that is seen as a sacred obligation that calls for thorough deliberation and thinking. Children in Ghana are given names depending on several elements, such as the day of the week they were born, the circumstances of their birth, their gender, and the preferences of their parents.

Palm wine is a traditional alcoholic beverage that has been enjoyed across the world especially in Africa for many generations. It is also referred to as toddy, at times – which basically means the fresh or fermented sap of various species of palm.

Amin was born in 1925 in Koboko, in the now northwest Uganda, and joined the British colonial army in 1946. He rose through the ranks to become a sergeant, and later an officer in the Ugandan Army after Uganda gained independence in 1962. Amin was appointed Commander of the Ugandan Army in 1965. Claims made about the Commander might seem too horrific to be true, but they have been corroborated by numerous witnesses and experts.

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that individuals with B-1 or B-2 visitor visas, which allow for temporary business or tourism visits to the United States, can now apply for jobs and attend interviews during their stay. This new policy will provide an opportunity for qualified candidates from Africa, who often travel to the United States on visitor visas, to apply for jobs without having to return home to complete the visa application process.

I am beyond thrilled to share some exciting news with you all! Our beloved Nkenne, our precious little baby, has officially taken the African language-learning community by storm. With over 10,000 downloads and an incredible 10,000 dedicated Nkenners, we have surpassed the previously crowned Mandla, now Sebmita, as the most downloaded African language-learning app.

In the world of trading and tech startups, success stories are aplenty, but few are as inspiring as that of Shaun Opoku. Born and raised in Ghana but currently residing in Canada, Shaun's journey to startup success has been nothing short of extraordinary. Overcoming challenges as an African in the trading space, Shaun's hard work and perseverance have paid off as he recently sold his startup. In this exclusive interview, Shaun takes us through his incredible journey and shares valuable insights for aspiring African entrepreneurs.

In the world of trading and tech startups, success stories are aplenty, but few are as inspiring as that of Shaun Opoku. Born and raised in Ghana but currently residing in Canada, Shaun's journey to startup success has been nothing short of extraordinary. Overcoming challenges as an African in the trading space, Shaun's hard work and perseverance have paid off as he recently sold his startup. In this exclusive interview, Shaun takes us through his incredible journey and shares valuable insights for aspiring African entrepreneurs.

Almost 80 million people in Nigeria, Niger, Ghana, Cameroon, and other nearby countries speak Hausa, a West African language. It is written in Latin script; however, it may also be written in Arabic and is a member of the Afro-Asiatic language family. The ancient kingdom of Hausaland, which was situated in what is now Northern Nigeria, is where the Hausa language's roots are found.

The much-anticipated Nigerian presidential election for 2023 has come and gone, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) nominee, Bola Tinubu, emerging as the winner. The 2023 Nigerian presidential election was a rollercoaster ride of emotions, with initial reports of high projected turnout and peaceful voting giving way to accusations of fraud, voter intimidation, and outright vote-buying.

The Ugandan Parliament has passed one of the harshest and oppressive LGBT laws in the world. With same-sex relations already illegal and punishable by life imprisonment, this move has been described as a further crackdown on LGBT individuals by Human Rights activists.

On the 6th of March this year, Ghana celebrated her sixty-sixth year as an independent nation. An event which in previous years was greeted with great fanfare seemed an insipid affair.

What truly is the price of independence? As a young Ghanaian, I find myself asking that question every March as the month marks our independence. When Kwame Nkrumah stood on that stage and declared at the top of his voice “At long last, the battle is ended! And thus, Ghana, your beloved country is free forever!” to great fanfare, he declared…

Due to popular demand, we are introducing Hausa on the NKENNE App!

For this year’s International Women’s Day which was celebrated on March 8, 2023, I served as the Chief Adjudicator of the 2nd edition of the Inter-School Girls Debating Championship organized by 7 Minutes for Girls and Speech Forces Organization. The role involved providing debate training, coming up with topics for debate rounds as well as…