18-year-old Victoria Mboko, proudly carrying her Congolese heritage, stunned tennis fans by defeating Naomi Osaka to claim her first WTA title at the Canadian Open. Her victory crowns a historic run, toppling four Grand Slam champions and signaling a new chapter for African excellence on the global sports stage.
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Ciara Honored with Beninese Citizenship: A Star Embraces Her African Roots
American singer Ciara was awarded honorary citizenship in Benin during a heartfelt ceremony celebrating her African ancestry. The R&B star has expressed gratitude and joy as she continues her journey of cultural reconnection. Her story reflects a wider African diaspora movement embracing identity, unity, and a shared historical legacy.
2015 Academy Awards – Lack of Africans at the Oscars
Now that the 87th Academy Award Winners for the 2015 Oscar has been announced, celebrity gossip shows are gearing up for a next morning coverage of the event from the red carpet to the after party. Jokes will be made about Neil Patrick Harris underwear moment, Lady Gaga clean look performance, and people will mention the amazing performance of the oscar-winning song “Glory” from Selma.
Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day
As a naturalized African American (originally from the Congo Democratic in Central Africa), I realized that this wonderful day (along with many others to come) could not have been possible if a certain group of people stood up for my future, knowing for sure that they might not get a taste of it as they confront unthinkable injustice and ideology rooted in the American society.
MISS AFRICA USA GOES INTERNATIONAL – CELEBRATING 10TH ANNIVERSARY
This year Miss Africa USA Pageant celebrates 10 years of empowering young women as Leaders and Goodwill Ambassadors. It’s a milestone, a history we are very proud of, having mentored over 2000 young women who have gone through the Pageant.
Happy New Year 2015
Happy New Year 2015! What to Expect for the upcoming year from our blog. Find out here.
Knowing Your Financial Stats To Get out of Debt
Think about this scenario: You get a chance to share a dinner meeting with Bill Gates and Warren Buffet. During the event, Bill proposes to pay your debt in full, only if you know how much you’re currently in Debt. To make it interesting, Warren joins the conversation and propose to double your Net Worth if you know your value. You only need to be within +/- 10% of your actual numbers.
African of the Week: Rhode Bath-Schéba MAKOUMBOU
Rhode Bath-Schéba MAKOUMBOU , Painter / Sculptor
Born on August 29, 1976 in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. As a child her father, painter David MAKOUMBOU, initiated her in the art of painting. She really engaged in art since 1989.
NORA NDEMAZIA CROWNED MISS CAMEROON USA 2014
23 Yrs Old Nora Ndemazia was crowned Miss Cameroon USA on April 5 2015 at the Hampton Conference Center with hundreds of Cameroonians and Friends of Cameroon witnessing the spectacular event.