With his unbridled demand for political and economic freedom, Ọmọ́wálé Malcolm X, had a profound influence on the Black Power Movement that emerged in the wake of his brutal assassination on February 21st 1965 that has inspired generations of activists ever since, not only political organisers but also cultural artists….

On January 21st it was reported that Baba Eric Huntley, activist, author, publisher and legendary stalwart of Afrika UK had passed into the Ancestral Realm. (1) Baba Eric bestrode the community as a colosus for six decades, for much of that time alongside his beloved queen Mama Jessica. Their work…

Senegal have been crowned football champions after winning their second African Cup Of Nations (AFCON). The drama filled final included a team walk off, a missed last minute penalty and an extra-time winner. The pre-tournament favourites were denied their second title in a month, having won the FIFA Arab Cup…

Arguably the worst tragedy to befall Afrika UK occurred on January 18th 1981 where thirteen (and later fourteen) young people perished in the New Cross Massacre. A crime that remains unsolved to this day, amid debates about the cause of the inferno. (1) The annual memorial, organised by Lewisham Council…

Tendai MWARI! Makorokoto egore idzva! Afenhyia pa! Odun de! Bon Konba Happy New Year The transition from the old year into the new has confirmed one thing, white nationalism is back with avengeance. In reality it never went away but in the age of Trump the conceits of diplomacy, international…