Nigerian International Students Open Up About the Diverse Cost of Studying Abroad
FunTimes Magazine spoke with four Nigerian international students currently navigating four different countries, the UK, Canada, the US, and Italy, to capture what studying abroad actually looks like once the celebration photos are put away.
Best Black Movies to Stream This Summer 2026
Here are the Black movies and Black-centered titles most worth streaming this summer. Each one contributes something distinct to the conversation, and together they offer a snapshot of where Black storytelling stands in 2026: confident, expansive, and impossible to reduce to a single genre or viewpoint.
Juneteenth and Philadelphia’s Legacy as a Birthplace of Freedom Celebration
This tension between America’s ideals and its realities makes Philadelphia an especially powerful setting for Juneteenth celebrations. The holiday serves not only as a remembrance of emancipation but also as a reminder that freedom in America has often been fought for, delayed, and won one struggle at a time.
Best Father’s Day Gifts & Events Around Philly
Whether you want to give your dad a thoughtful gift that counts or the treat of their lives, there are so many ways to celebrate. Philadelphia has built a whole weekend for him, and we have also included some gift ideas to make his entire Father’s Day weekend memorable.
Bring on Juneteenth!
The lineup of entertainment is all about puttin’ the June in Juneteenth! Check out the variety of free or low-cost activities celebrating the national holiday, as well as the ongoing America250 initiative recognizing the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Block parties, museum excursions, wellness retreats, and films – all in the name of history, community and culture – are front and center.
Kenya’s Push to Own the Next Wave of AI
A country does not become a serious player in artificial intelligence by merely announcing its intent. It becomes one by writing rules, building systems, and deciding who gets to control the machinery underneath it all. That is the gamble Kenya is making right now.
How African Players Could Shape the 2026 World Cup
In many ways, Africa’s influence on the tournament may extend far beyond the teams wearing African jerseys. By the time the final whistle blows, African players could have played decisive roles in determining who lifts the trophy, who reaches the latter stages of the competition, and how this World Cup is ultimately remembered.
“I would go to the mall, but only window shop and come back home”
In this conversation with FunTimes Magazine, Thomas shares the highs and lows of life as an international student, the realities of the UK system, and what life looks like now as he tries to find his footing after graduation.
Odunde Festival Keeps Shaping Philadelphia’s Cultural Narrative
Philadelphia, known as the birthplace of the United States, is home to diverse cultures that have shaped its identity over the centuries. For many Black people, one of the city’s most meaningful traditions takes place each June, when thousands gather on South Street for the ODUNDE Festival.
Between Two Homelands, One Purpose
For years, Chancel Soumah lived in a quiet tug-of-war between two worlds. Born and raised in the United Kingdom to a Congolese mother and Guinean father, Soumah spent much of her early life trying to fit into a British identity that often left little room for the complexity of African heritage.