Africa: How Neanderthal Language Differed From Modern Human – They Probably Didn’t Use Metaphors
[The Conversation Africa] The Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) fascinate researchers and the general public alike. They remain central to debates about the nature of the genus Homo (the broad biological classification that humans and their relative…
Africa: Delinquency Drama – Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s Charity Sets the Record Straight
[Fame Frenzy] The Archewell Foundation, a charity founded by Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, is no longer listed as delinquent.
Africa: Nick Cannon Set to Host ‘Wild N Out’ Show in Africa
[Accra Times] This latest information about the show comes after Nick Cannon visited Botswana on May 10, 2024, as part of his Forbes Under 30 Africa submission, during which he gave insights into his entrepreneurial accomplishments and career.
Africa: ‘It Is Yours, but I Will Loan It to You – Why the Looted Artefacts Must Be Returned!’
[Accra Times] It is therefore imperative that all the looted artefacts are returned irrespective of any laws enacted to wrongfully keep them in the hands of those who looted them. You cannot loan what you do not own to those who originally owned them!
Africa: African States Showcase Culture At Korean Festival
[The Herald] Victor Maphosa in SEOUL, South Korea
Africa: Fossilised Circles in the Sand On South Africa’s Coast May Be Artwork By Our Early Ancestors
[The Conversation Africa] If you have walked on a dune surface after windy conditions have settled, you may have been privileged to recognise one of Nature’s wonders: scratch circles. These are structures formed when the end of a tethered object is pas…
Africa: African Stars Come Out to Play at Bridgerton S3 Premiere
[Fame Frenzy] Johannesburg was a hive of activity this past weekend as celebrities from across the continent gathered for the premiere of Netflix period drama Bridgerton season 3.
Africa: Prince Bright and Stonebwoy Share New Afrobeats Anthem ‘Back to Sender (Taamiawu)’
[Accra Time] With a joint EP on the way, Prince Bright and Stonebwoy give us a sneak peek of what to expect; enter ‘Back To Sender (Taamiawu).’ This electrifying mid-tempo Afrobeats anthem is guaranteed to keep bad energy at bay, making it the perfect …
Africa: Teens See Social Media Algorithms As Accurate Reflections of Themselves, Study Finds
[The Conversation Africa] Social media apps regularly present teens with algorithmically selected content often described as “for you,” suggesting, by implication, that the curated content is not just “for you” but also “about you” – a mirror reflectin…
Africa: Henry Chakava (1946 – 2024) – the Publisher Who Pricked the People Into Consciousness
[African Arguments] Chakava is best remembered for publishing some of the giants of East African literature – Okot p’Bitek, Mazrui, Meja Mwangi, Marjorie Oludhe-Macgoye, and most notably (and riskily), Ngugi wa Thiong’o.