Suddenly, in Nigeria, an outfit with a printed name ‘Backwoods‘ in bold letters across the chest on a plain top or purple honeycombs plastered all around is making rounds everywhere. And while the design and name look catchy, you might be surprised to know that this is a cigar logo. Back in the 50th and 60th, Cigar/Tobacco brands make use of TVs and Radios to advertise their products till medical research proved that smoking is harmful. As concerns grew, it was required that all brands put health warnings on cigarette packages and cigarette advertisements on television were banned. Backwoods is…
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Rwandan police said on Friday they had arrested 13 people suspected of plotting “terrorist” attacks in the capital Kigali and paraded them before the media. The suspects were arrested with bomb-making materials including explosives, wires, nails and phones, Rwandan National Police said in a statement. “Investigations have revealed that the terror cell worked with Allied Democratic Forces (ADF),” it said, referring to a suspected jihadist group active in the east of the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The feared ADF, historically a Ugandan rebel group, has been accused of killing thousands of civilians in the east of the Democratic…
Africa is home to eight of the world’s 15 least-diversified economies, according to an International Monetary Fund analysis of the export composition of countries as of 2014. The African eight are Algeria, Angola, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Libya and Nigeria (oil), Botswana (diamonds) and Eritrea (livestock).Such narrowness isn’t a problem in classical economic theory. David Ricardo, the great British economist, said two centuries ago that countries should specialize in producing what they’re best at and import everything else from other countries.In reality, though, specialization can be disastrous if what your country specializes in is a raw commodity, particularly oil or minerals.…
S ometimes we want to look professional but not too serious and there’s no better option than taking the business casual route. This style is so comfortable, stylish and respectable. It’s like sitting on the boundary fence between appearing too professional and brunch ready. Being business casual simply means switching up the traditional work wear by sprinkling just the right amount of casual for that “polished professional” enough look. Sorry to burst your bubble but slipping into a T-shirt, jeans, slippers and then throwing on a blazer isn’t business casual. If your office isn’t particular about traditional office wear, then…
For the hardworking fishermen of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of Congo, their quest to create a viable commercial industry is thwarted by lack of equipment, cold storage, and the elements It’s nearly nighttime in Kalemie, a small town in the eastern democratic republic of Congo, nestled in a crescent around Lake Tanganyika – the second-oldest and second-deepest in the world. For the fishermen who rely on the lake, it’s time for them to start preparing for a long night out on the water.“We use these little dugout canoes, nets, and lights with a battery. We want the fish to follow the…
It was a confrontation with a female Michael Jackson fan that first drew Martin Senkubuge’s attention to the skin condition vitiligo.Senkubuge, a Ugandan artist, was describing his tattoo of the musician to the woman at an art exhibition in Kampala in 2019, when he accused the pop star of bleaching his skin.The woman cut Senkubuge short, telling him that Michael Jackson had vitiligo – a condition where a lack of melanin causes pale white patches to develop on the skin and can turn hair white. Senkubuge, who was studying industrial fine art and design at Makerere University at the time,…
Kenya moves from red list to amber list Finally! Kenya 🇰🇪 is off the UK’s red list! This will take effect at 4am, Wednesday 22 September. For the last few months, tens of thousands of British people have been denied the chance to travel to Kenya, one of their favourite holiday destinations. Equally, red list restrictions have been disastrous for Kenyans wanting to visit friends and relatives in the UK, and those who study or work in the UK. While we appreciate the need to protect ourselves and others from COVID-19, the British “traffic light system” has created untold…
Whether you choose boyfriend jeans or ultra-trendy skinnies, it’s obvious that denim is the go-to material for cool, casual style and who says you cannot wear it to work? These 10 Photos Will Teach You How To Rock A Denim And Ankara Combo Jeans has become a versatile wardrobe staple that almost everyone owns; it’s easily the most owned piece of clothing globally, so why not incorporate this piece seamless into even the most tricky work inspired look? When worn the right way, denim can be rocked for official duties and you would be the cynosure of all eyes and…
Issued on: 30/09/2021 – 23:30Modified: 30/09/2021 – 23:53 In tonight’s edition: Ethiopia decides to expel seven high-ranking UN officials. The UN says it is shocked. Ethiopia’s government is accusing the body of meddling in the country’s internal affairs. Meanwhile it was already a foregone conclusion but Ethiopians in three regions headed to the polls to cast their ballots in delayed parliamentary elections. And some good news for soon-to-be fathers in Nigeria. The government has approved a two-week paternity leave for civil servants. Source link
With COVID-19 further impeding the stability and growth of cinema across Africa, it is imperative to promote self-expression and look to the work of filmmakers such as Bassek ba Kobhio and Alain Gomis as models that already exist and would benefit from funding to build and maintain editing and production studios. If global streaming giants want to stand out as promoters of diversity, equity and inclusion, they must invest more resources in African cinema to compensate for the shortcomings of a purely commercial approach to streaming. The economic and social impacts of the pandemic will undoubtedly be felt for years…