Senegal Independence Day
Happy Independence Day to Senegal! Today, August 20th, FunTimes celebrates the various facets of Senegalese history, culture, politics and identity. Let’s jump right in!
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Russel Wilson Continues to Set Records
At the age of 25, he was only the fourth quarterback to win a Super Bowl during his second season in the NFL. The following season he broke another record by becoming the first quarterback to start two Super Bowls during their first three seasons in the NFL
FunTimes Celebrates Gabon on Independence Day
August 17th, 1960, Gabon gained independence from France. Join us as we celebrate this beautiful country by giving a brief outline of its history and culture.
Rich Resources, Exploitation and Unrest: Congo Independence Day
Happy Independence Day to the Democratic Republic of Congo from FunTimes Magazine. Today, August 15th, we celebrate the richness, struggles and global influence of the country known as the DRC or Congo.
NO MORE KISSING ON MOVIES SET: A director’s guide
After the lockdowns were eased in Nigeria, moviemakers rushed to restart productions stalled by the pandemic. Filmmaking in Africa’s largest movie industry continues even in a pandemic, especially for so-called guerrilla moviemakers
Muhammad Ali Revisited
Between 1956 and 1959, Ali won the Golden Gloves tournament for novices in the light heavyweight class, the National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions, and the Amateur Athletic Union’s national title for the light heavyweight division. All of his successes won him a spot on the 1960 US Olympic boxing Team and won him the heavyweight Olympic gold medal.
Considering Conflict in Central African Republic on Independence
August 13th, 1960 – The Central African Republic (CAR) declared independence from France. However, liberation is not a privilege the country enjoys, as CAR has experienced unimaginable violence and civil unrest since its independence and is currently in a Civil War. Join us as we reveal the history, horror and motivations lying underneath the conflicts that exists in the country.
Exploring Chad on Independence Day
On this day, August 11th of 1960, Chad declared independence from France. FunTimes invites you to take a journey inside the intriguing Pan-African history of triumph and turmoil in Chad.
Jessie Owens
Jessie Owens- During the 1936 Olympic in Berlin Germany where Adolf Hitler was in control, Jesse Owens displayed the blueprint of black excellence by winning 4 gold medals.
Florence Griffith Joyner
After 30 years Florence Griffith Joyner AKA Flo Jo still holds the record of being the fastest women ever. In her glamorous track outfits, designed by herself and her 6in nails, she won 3 gold medals in the 1988 summer Olympics.