My ex-girlfriend sent me a wedding invitation
By Eugene Mugisha
Last week, I got an invitation to an ex-girlfriend’s wedding. Taken at face value, it was a noble thing for her to do. I mean, she was being civil, we could not pretend that the two years we had spent together had...
WATCH:Japanese mother and African American father,become the first bi-racial woman to be crowned Miss Japan
With a Japanese mother and African American father, Ariana Miyamoto has become the first bi-racial woman to be crowned Miss Japan. The question of whether a person of mixed race should be eligible to win the competition has since provoked a heated argument on...
Somali-American teen makes semifinals at Miss Minnesota USA pageant(Photos)
By Liz Sawyer Star Tribune
Halima Aden said she entered the competition to break barriers for Muslim women and counter the prevalent notion that they are oppressed.
It seemed only fitting that Halima Aden was the first contestant to introduce herself to the audience. Many of...
Blind Somali math teacher adding to his legacy in Minneapolis
By Faiza Mahamud Star Tribune
Mathematician blinded by diabetes stays dedicated to teaching
People in the packed Minneapolis mosque gasped when Abdikadir Mohamed Adan stepped before them. Hadn’t he died?
The longtime teacher, mathematician and fixture of the local Somali community had been hospitalized with complications of...
10 everyday habits that make you age faster
Do you look older than you are? Besides genetics, there are many factors that contribute to your perceived age.
Bright Side would like to share 10 habits you have to ditch to look younger without botox or cosmetic surgery. Remember that it’s never too late to start, so make these lifestyle changes now.
1. Low-fat...
Somalia: one of the toughest places to give birth in the world
By:Mohamed A. Gaas
A tribute to Amran Mahad, lead actress in Maalmo Dhaama Maanta (A Better Life than Today), an interactive drama helping young people to talk about both the opportunities and the obstacles that they face in Somalia. She died 3 November 2016 following...
China:The richest village in China is one of the most mysterious places on earth
The citizens of this 240-acre "communist utopia" are very wealthy but aren't allowed to speak to the press.
Need motivation to hit the gym? Michelle Obama is here to help!
Building on the First Lady's anti-childhood-obesity campaign 'Lets Move!', the video 'The History of Exercise' showcases the evolution of workouts through the decades.
As if First Lady Michelle Obama and ‘Parks and Recreation’ actor Nick Offerman weren’t amazing enough individually, the duo teamed up with...
Rwanda: ‘Indoro’ Video Hits One Million Views Super Record
Charly & Nina are now smiling all the way to the bank and to various shows as their music video of 'Indoro' hits record views of over one million now. In history, it becomes the first local track to hit a million of views...
Zimbabwean Singer Soul Jah Love Injured in Car Accident
By Tawanda Marwizi
Dancehall musician Soul Musaka, popularly known as Soul Jah Love, was involved in a car accident in Gweru yesterday.
The musician was travelling with his band to Victoria Falls for a gig. Four people, including the "Hove Huru" hitmaker were seriously injured and...