Liberia @ 179: The Story Behind Africa’s First Independent Republic
Image courtesy of FunTimes Magazine Every year on July 26, Liberia comes alive with the colors red, white, and blue….
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10 WAFCON 2026 Stars to Watch
When WAFCON 2026 begins in Morocco, 16 national teams will arrive dreaming of continental glory. Only one will leave with the trophy, but throughout the competition, individual brilliance will produce new heroes, unforgettable goals and stories that extend beyond the final whistle.
Philadelphia Sets Sail Again
On the Norwegian Jewel’s first voyage from Philadelphia in more than fifteen years, I took my first cruise and found a temporary community of strangers, the hidden labor that carries a week of ease, and a Bermuda that demands respect.
July’s Movin’ & Groovin’
July is jumping with jazz, art exhibits and more. From hip to historical, enjoy these low-cost or free events
Why East African Painters Are Essential to Black Futurity
There is a painting in Peterson Kamwathi’s current exhibition at the Nairobi Contemporary Art Institute that does something unusual for African art shown to Western audiences this year. It refuses to explain itself.
How World Cup Performances Position African Music as a Global Force
In 2010, the world’s attention turned to South Africa when the FIFA World Cup was staged on the African continent for the first time. Africa rose to the occasion and helped deliver one of the most memorable World Cup anthems in history with “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),” performed by Colombian singer Shakira and featuring the South African band Freshlyground. The song united fans from across the world while celebrating Africa’s first World Cup.
Keepin’ it 100
Here are some memory-creating events to look back on when you hit the century mark.
African Stars Lighting Up the 2026 World Cup for other Nations
Every four years, the world stops for a month of football. At the 2026 World Cup, Africa arrived in force, with a record 10 nations playing across North American stadiums, a sign of the continent’s rising power and growing depth. While a historic contingent of African nations made it to the tournament, a familiar conversation is bubbling up: why are some of Africa’s brightest lights shining for nations that weren’t the birthplace of their ancestors?
How Visa-Free Travel Benefits Trade and Tourism in Africa
The impact of African countries adopting visa-free policies includes a boost to tourism and international relations on the continent. Not only that but it stretches as far as having positive effects on the economies of these countries too.
A Quick Start To July
The wit William Shakespeare said, “joy’s soul lies in the doing.” So, listen to the enduring wisdom of The Bard. Go on, be happy; go out and enjoy July! Here are some low-cost or free entertaining neighborhood options to help you.