The Ghetto Classics Orchestra is an orchestra that was set up in 2007 in one of Nairobi’s slums, Korogocho. The slum is located near a very large landfill site (rubbish dump) which can be very unsafe. The site has many gangs, making it even more dangerous for young people who
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Emperor Tewodros II’s hair is returned to Ethiopia
The in the United Kingdom has returned the hair of former Ethiopian Emperor, , to Ethiopia. The hair was cut from the head of the Emperor after he had comitted suicide during an attack by the British in 1868. HAPPENED DURING THE 1868 ATTACK? In 1862, Emperor Tewodros was facing
‘Hands Off Our Girls’
‘Hands Off Our Girls’ is a movement that was started in 2018 by Fatima Bio, the First Lady of Sierra Leone. The movement is a reaction to sexual violence committed against women and teenage girls who fall pregnant as a result of this. WHAT ARE THE FOCUSES OF THE CAMPAIGN?
Nicholle Kobi’s Empowering Illustrations
The world is filled with beautiful artwork. However, artist Nicholle Kobi decided that the world was filled with beautiful artworks, but not enough that displayed black women in a positive light. The French-Congolese artist became determined to display the beauty and intellect of black women through her online illustrations. NICHOLE
The Controversy of Emperor Haile Selassie’s Statue
A seven-year debate surrounding the legacy of Ethiopia’s last emperor, Haile Selassie, has been put to rest; a commemorative statue has been erected outside the headquarters of the African Union (AU). Selassie has been the subject of contention since fellow Pan-Africanist, Kwame Nkrumah, had a monument dedicated to him in
Growing Up Too Fast: Consequences of Child Marriage
In Sub-Saharan Africa, child marriage affects a staggering 40% of girls. Child marriage is the formal (or informal) marriage or union of a child under the age of 18, most often of a young girl to an older boy or man. Without the full consent of both parties, child marriage
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Culture and Feminism in Literature
is a Nigerian writer. She has written many award-winning books exploring themes of identity, religion, politics, family and many more. She is a strong and gives many reasons why it is important that we fight for gender equality. Her work demonstrates how literature can be for all cultures and how
Pregnant girls and young mothers in education: challenges and solutions
Pregnant girls and young mothers have difficulties to continue with their education. In Equatorial Guinea and Sierra Leone pregnant girls are banned from schools. In Tanzania, girls are forced to take regular pregnancy tests in school and drop out if they are pregnant. This is an active failure of the