“Education Opened Doors For Me As An Immigrant,” Says College Professor Of Nigerian Descent

Belinda NzeribeMarch 20, 2025March 20, 2025010 mins

As a college professor at Wichita State University, Mercy Umeri understands the power of education to make dreams come true.

Black Music: The Rise of Afrobeats and Afro-Pop

Belinda NzeribeMarch 14, 2022December 28, 2024010 mins

There is a new wave of Black music, and it’s called Afro-Pop or Afro-fusion, and it’s finally getting the international attention it deserves.

A Child’s Death Highlights Bullying Culture in Nigerian Schools

Belinda NzeribeDecember 20, 2021December 28, 202408 mins

The death of 12-year-old Sylvester Oromoni Jr. after being beaten by five older boys in his school hostel has raised the issue of bullying in schools. Videos of his last moments emerged and everyone saw just how much damage had been done

The Unseen Issue – Africa’s Massive Illiterate Youth Population

Belinda NzeribeSeptember 8, 2021December 28, 2024011 mins

It’s 2021, and a shocking number of Africa youths can’t read and can’t write a coherent, short, simple sentence on their daily activities. With the challenges of poverty, overcrowded classrooms, and unqualified teachers, six years of primary school is not enough for many children to build literacy skills.

Covid Third Wave Threatens Unvaccinated Africa

Belinda NzeribeJuly 22, 2021December 28, 2024022 mins

A problematic vaccine rollout, scarcity of vaccines, plus a sudden and sharp increase in coronavirus cases – these are factors that could trigger a deadly third wave in Africa.

Dealing with Grief – How to Cope with Loss

Belinda NzeribeMay 10, 2021December 28, 202409 mins

When you have an ailing relative battling for his life in the hospital, your mind expects the worst, but your heart beats with hope. I dreaded receiving the calls from his primary caregivers, thinking them to be would-be bearers of bad news.

The Quest for High-Status Careers Among the African Diasporas

Belinda NzeribeMarch 26, 2021December 28, 2024011 mins

Quite a number of Black parents in diaspora and in native homelands discourage their children from pursuing non-science degrees, especially in the performing arts. They actively limit the choice of careers in art, culture, design and advance specific studies for income, status and security.