The Nana Benz of Togo
This name Nana Benz refers to wealthy businesswomen in Togo, a West African country which covers 56,785 km2, with a population of approximately eight million….
Crime and dancehall music
In recent times, crimes have been on the rise and let’s just say dancehall music has not been making it any better. Jamaicans want crime…
Black Lives Matter appeal for a Black Christmas in Britain
As we approach the Christmas season of goodwill towards everyone, it seems ironic that some would argue for a boycott of certain businesses and corporations…
Timbuktu: The pride of Africa
Timbuktu, or Tombouctou in French, reminds me of so many things: Ancient African civilizations prosperous and flourishing, thriving trade between sub-Saharan Africa and North Africa…
The microscope: A call to all folks
A Colleague reader of my column wanted me to write something on Islam explaining some fundamentals, My Friend read (Ikra) the name of thy Lord,…
Rumba music and dance
Rumba: Congolese music from Africa to Africa The Democratic Republic of Congo or DRC or Congo Kinshasa, and the Republic of Congo also known as…
The precarious situation in Burkina Faso
The past few weeks have been very tumultuous in Burkina Faso. While the trial of the actors of Thomas Sankara’s murder is going on, a…
Financing education in Jamaica: A perspective from the Church
Financing education has been and continues to be a debate in Jamaica. This is especially so at this time of year as parents and guardians…
The microscope: Fridays – the good, the bad, the black
Hi, readers of the “this is no jive” column, by the time you will be reading this week’s presentation, you would have given thanks (Thanksgiving),…
A special tribute to a special soul
Omar Maxwell Webber was born on 27 August 1987 in Kingston, Jamaica. He was the first child of Jacob Webber and Deana Goslin and the…