Kanye West Becomes A Doctor
Coming from being a college dropout to receiving an honorary degree is, by anyone’s standards, an achievement worth noting. On Monday 11 May, American...
A Mother’s love
The love of a mother for her children is about as close to what the Bible describes as “agape” love as we can get...
Big Up Africa: Keep It Real
With unrealistically high beauty standards being set by the media and the advertising industry, few are the women who are ready to embrace their natural beauty. In...
Jongo: Africa’s First Superhero TV Show
From the pen of Gareth Crocker comes “the world’s first mainstream African-based superhero” in a new television show – Jongo.
Johannesburg-based film and television studio Motion Story announced on Friday...
On The Lighter Side: Boxing Fails
Every week here on 1Africa, we make sure that at least once, when we're not dealing with pop culture trends, African issues or matters...
Dealing With Political Corruption In Africa
Year after year, various organizations and bodies around the world release statistics related to corruption around the world. What is particularly interesting is that...
Met Gala 2015: Celebrities on the Red Carpet
The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute gala costs $25,000 per ticket, but the fashion spectacle was truly priceless as the stars rolled out.
Beyonce,...
Big Up Africa: Tuku
In the world of music, there are wannabes, one-hit wonders and people whose music we can tolerate. But above all these, there is a...
Mayweather vs Pacquiao
The biggest fight in the history of modern boxing takes place this Saturday as Manny Pacquiao bids to be the first man ever to beat...
Interview: Third Day – Lead Me Back
There's a very good reason why Billboard Magazine has called them one of the greatest Rock 'n Roll bands ever. They are just that...