Nairobi, Kenya – Garnier has taken a bold step in revolutionizing sun care with the official unveiling of its Super UV SPF 50 Sunscreen, developed specifically to meet the needs of individuals with melanin-rich skin. The high-profile launch event, held at Bao Box in Nairobi’s Westlands district, brought together skincare professionals, influencers, and media under one roof to explore the significance of sun protection in darker skin tones.Shifting the Narrative on SkincareLong-standing myths about melanin’s natural resistance to sun damage were addressed head-on during the event. While melanin offers some protection, experts underscored that it does not provide immunity from…
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The first group of White South Africans arrived in the United States on Monday, designated by President Donald Trump as refugees fleeing racial discrimination in their home country. Other arrivals, including of refugees fleeing some of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, have ground to a halt under Trump.Since his first term, Trump has expressed support for South Africa’s White farmers and criticized a new law that would permit the seizure and redistribution of land to address racial inequalities rooted in the legacy of apartheid. But South Africa says it has not seized any land under the law and that Trump’s…
While US President Donald Trump has given Afrikaners refugee status in the United States on the false premise that they are victims of human rights abuses at the hands of the South African state, Americans live comfortably in Cape Town as “digital nomads.” The term digital nomad refers to people who work remotely while traveling and living abroad. Like the swallow, the digital nomad migrates to the southern hemisphere, to places like Cape Town, in search of summer. Digital nomads are modern, cosmopolitan individuals familiar with global travel and easily move between London, New York, Mexico City, and Berlin—thanks to…
In SummaryMobile data remains the major way of reaching the Internet for Africans. Most users rely on smartphones with data bundles, shaping how people consume news, entertainment, and services.Countries with the most internet users are also ranked in terms of technical e-commerce activity and youth-operated social media engagement. These nations are becoming the major digital markets of Africa.Nigeria has 107 million users, followed by Egypt (96.3 million) and South Africa (50.8 million). Jointly, the Top 10 countries are responsible for the majority of Africa’s 550+ million internet users this year.Deep Dive!More than half a billion Africans are now online, and…
• Commission not depending on govt to fund athletes’ grants• Nigeria to host Africa U-20 Championships, relay in Abeokuta The National Sports Commission (NSC) has said that it advised the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) to postpone elections into the board of the federation scheduled to start today at the zonal level. In a letter addressed to AFN President, Tonobok Okowa, and signed by the Commission’s Director General, Bukola Olopade, the NSC said the advice became necessary to ensure fairness and transparency, as well as the timing of the elections. “The Commission is finalising a comprehensive set of election guidelines to ensure…
At a conference held at London’s Somerset House as part of the 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair in 2015, the name of the organiser came up again and again. “Koyo Kouoh” hooted an Iranian participant to her eager audience. “We need to have her cloned.”Over the decade that followed, it seemed as thought this might actually have happened. Kouoh, who has died aged 57 after being diagnosed with cancer, was impossibly ubiquitous. In 2015, she was living and working in Dakar, Senegal, where in 2008 she had set up an artists’ residency called Raw Material. Seven years later, Raw Material…
Africa’s two biggest, albeit sluggish, economies continue to dominate the Financial Times’ ranking of the fastest-growing African companies with more than half of the 130 companies listed from South Africa and Nigeria.The presence of 79 businesses from the two nations — South Africa alone accounts for 51 — reflects the size and entrepreneurial depths of both economies. More negatively, it also hints at how difficult it has been for companies from smaller countries to build a continental presence in what is still a highly fragmented landscape. The FT ranking, compiled in conjunction with research company Statista and now in its…
In many African spiritual traditions and certain Christian communities, the phrase “back to sender” is commonly used. This practice involves sending back curses, harm, or spiritual attacks to their perceived origin, often seen to neutralise oppression. Though this concept is prevalent in both traditional spirituality and some Christian circles, it poses significant dangers and contradictions, particularly when compared to biblical teachings. Sending Spiritual Forces Back to Their Origin In African spirituality, harmful forces can be sent to individuals in various forms, such as Islwane (spiritual animals) or Isichitho (curses). These forces, typically wielded through witchcraft or magic, are believed to…
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has hailed the Nigeria U20 Team, the Flying Eagles, for booking a semi final ticket at the AFCON U20 tournament in Egypt and ultimately securing their place at the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile. The Aliyu Zubairu team achieved the feat after knocking out defending champions Senegal in the quarterfinals of the tournament on Monday at the Suez Canal Stadium in Ismailia, Egypt. An excited Chairman of the NSC, Mallam Shehu Dikko, said the performance of the boys has steadily improved with every game they played, and they were a better side against their…
Every year in Kasarani, Nairobi, something special happens: the Mr. & Miss Kasarani pageant. It’s not just about looks; it’s a way to help young people grow into leaders and make a difference in their community through fashion, talent, and culture. Started in 2019, it’s now a big event that many look forward to.By Oscar Alochi | Nairobi, KenyaIn a community nestled within the northern suburbs of Nairobi, a local initiative has steadily evolved into a movement empowering youth, igniting talent, and nurturing leadership. Mr. & Miss Kasarani, founded in 2019, is more than a pageant. It is a purpose-driven…