Yahoo, part of Verizon Media, and The GEANCO Foundation are launching “STOR14S,” a new global podcast featuring children’s short stories narrated by a renowned cast of leading actors and influencers. The podcast aims to take families on an adventure that transports them out of their homes to exciting, new places. The 14-part series will premiere … Continue reading David Oyelowo joins Yahoo, GEANCO’s ‘STOR14S’ podcast series to raise funds for Nigeria
Oluwatoyin Salau biography: 13 things about Nigerian-American activist from Tallahassee, Florida
Oluwatoyin "Toyin" Salau was an activist who actively participated in the Black Lives Matter movement. She was from Tallahassee, Florida, United States. Salau spent the last days of her life demanding justice for people who were murdered. At each Black Lives Matter protest, she had been reciting the names of African-American people killed, such as … Continue reading Oluwatoyin Salau biography: 13 things about Nigerian-American activist from Tallahassee, Florida
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Thomas Lane tutored Somali refugees in Minneapolis via Ka Joog
Even after the arrest of Thomas Kiernan Lane, 37, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, gathering information about him is still a challenge. One of the details about him revealed by his heavily redacted personnel files was the volunteer work that he did for Somali youth. Lane completed his education not in the traditional way. He … Continue reading Thomas Lane tutored Somali refugees in Minneapolis via Ka Joog
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Uwa Omozuwa biography: 13 things about University of Benin student
Vera Uwaila "Uwa" Omozuwa lost her life at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria on May 30, 2020 during the time of new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As of March 31, 2020, Nigeria listed 287 deaths related to COVID-19 but her death had nothing to do with the deadly virus. On … Continue reading Uwa Omozuwa biography: 13 things about University of Benin student
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Why Philippines’ Maureen Montagne refused Miss Eco International 2019 crown
Suheyn Cipriani of Peru has been dethroned as Miss Eco International 2019 because she is currently pregnant. The title was offered to first runner-up Maureen Montagne of the Philippines. However, Montagne did not accept the crown because she is currently competing in the 2020 edition of Binibining Pilipinas. Like almost all beauty pageants in the world, … Continue reading Why Philippines’ Maureen Montagne refused Miss Eco International 2019 crown
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Nordine Oubaali, Michael Conlan looking forward to KHK Sports, MTK Global partnership
Boxers are excited about the pioneering boxing summit Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa (KHK) Sports and Mack The Knife (MTK) Global will host in Bahrain in September 2020. Among them were World Bantamweight Champion Nordine Oubaali, 34, of France and Morocco and former Olympic medalist and world top prospect Michael John "Mick" Conlan, 28, of Northern Ireland. … Continue reading Nordine Oubaali, Michael Conlan looking forward to KHK Sports, MTK Global partnership
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Just Sam biography: 13 things about the ‘American Idol’ Season 18 winner
Professionally known as Just Sam, Samantha Diaz is an African-American singer-songwriter of Liberian descent. Hailing from Harlem, Manhattan, New York, United States, she won the 18th season of the ABC singing reality show "American Idol." Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, "American Idol" Season 18 aired on ABC from February 16, 2020 to May 17, 2020 with … Continue reading Just Sam biography: 13 things about the ‘American Idol’ Season 18 winner
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[EXCLUSIVE] How Paris, France’s Tahar Hadbi deals with COVID-19 pandemic
Tahar "Fast Hands" Hadbi, 32, is one of the mixed martial artists from France who have graced the BRAVE Combat Federation stage. Like all MMA fighters in the world, he is greatly affected by the ongoing new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The COVID-19 case in France was reported on January 24, 2020. The country allowed the … Continue reading [EXCLUSIVE] How Paris, France’s Tahar Hadbi deals with COVID-19 pandemic
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Algeria’s 40 most handsome men alive 2020
The People's Democratic Republic of Algeria is the 10th largest country in the world by area. Located in the Maghreb region of North Africa, it is the eighth most populous African country. Arabic and Berber are the official languages in Algeria. French is used in administration, business and education while Algerian Arabic or Darja is the lingua franca. Algeria … Continue reading Algeria’s 40 most handsome men alive 2020
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Batié’s Francis Ngannou knocks out Jairzinho Rozenstruik at ‘UFC 249’ in Jacksonville, Florida
Francis Ngannou, the Cameroonian-French fighter, won at UFC 249 on May 9, 2020, improving his MMA record to 15 wins and 3 losses. He defeated Jairzinho Rozenstruik in just 20 seconds, marking Rozenstruik’s first professional loss. The event took place in Florida amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, showcasing fighters from seven countries.
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