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From beginning to end, That Church Life has you on the edge of your pew. ​What made this book a page turner: Three ladies on different spiritual paths that come to a head at the beginning of a major tragedy. The book unfolds as Missy, the preachers kid and heir to the megachurch throne is broken, bloody and on the run in these Durham, North Carolina streets!

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“Some Ideals propagated by Christianity like, “Love your enemies,” “Turn the other cheeks,” “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those that trespass against us,” “My kingdom is not of this world,” have no place in European life.

They make sense only when we see how it was successfully used by Europeans to confuse and dominate the world.

“Love your enemies,” or “Forgive us our trespasses...” are not ideals by which any European will abide; yet they are the ideals that European missionarie

So, once again, the president assembled some Christian priests and together they prayed for the nation. At the end of the jamboree, they declared a 7-day prayer for the country.

Ah!

Are we ever going to learn in this country?

Readers will agree that this column has consistently maintain the principled stance that prayers are no substitutes for thinking and planning.

My younger brother’s favourite saying is: ‘Prayer is not a strategy,’ and I fully subscribe to it.

It is difficult to know for what exac

These are collections of African Fables and Moonlight stories which, in the past, parents and grand-parents tell to children. They formed part of the moral education of the children. Before the advent of the Internet, Computer Games and Television, families gathered after the evening meal, especially when the moon is up and shining, and people take turn to tell stories, and invite children to tell what lessons they have learned. It is hoped that these stories will help in the so-much desired cul

Peini, the family run socially conscious cosmetic brand based in Ghana is the brainchild of chemical engineer and social entrepreneur, Yaw Adu Gyamfi Poku. Poku’s background as an engineer, experience working in Oil & Fats manufacturing, extraction and refining as well as his personal research and development of naturally sourced oils from agro products indigenous to Ghana and West Africa including shea butter, coconut, palm kernel, groundnut, and baobab led to the founding of Peini in 2012.

The

During African American History Month, the statistics and unique needs of African American addicts are spotlighted.

Each February the nation reflects upon African American contributions to the United States during Black History Month (officially African American History Month). This month-long celebration encourages reflection upon the significant additions to many fields of American society of a diverse race of people, but also the opportunity to examine the trends of addiction among African Ame

According to mainstream media, Africa’s economy is growing very fast. The continent is touted as the fastest growing region of the world. The World Bank, IMF and African governments never fail to tell whoever will listen that seven out of the ten fastest growing economies are in Africa. They spout impressive macro-economic jargons to support their assertions.

But just as Africa remain the best-endowed continent with the most mineral wealth and Africans are the poorest people on earth, the paradox

Ecstatic to show the industry what it's missing is R&B/Pop artist Kyla. Her new single(s) "Tonight" The new ladies anthem in 2017.

To follow will be "Bittersweet" which both are edgy and refreshing for all ages. "My music is fun with a twist...definitely gets you on your feet," says Kyla. "I want women to know you can be sexy without risking your integrity." As an artist Kyla's main goal is to uplift fans by producing music they'll relate to and find attractive. "I don't want to be just 'any' ar

Download: Rayne Punky Brewster - Nightmares

Ashley “Rayne” Moore aka Punky Brewster, the actress, rapper and songwriter, has become one of the most sought after artists of this era. As a rising actress,  Rayne has worked on television shows and films such as Reed Between The Line, Road Trip 2, Alvin & The Chipmunks 4, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Vampire Diaries, Game of Silence, Fist Fight, Containment, All Eyez On Me, Stranger Things, and Turnt. 

 With her undeniable influence in hip hop,

Obama Legacy

I was probably the only journalist in Ghana who refused to be wowed by President’s Obama’s beautiful speech in Accra, during his July 10-11, 2009 trip to Ghana. In the article I wrote to welcome him, Welcome, Emperor Obama, I said: “It is true that things have changed, and that the United States now boasts a black president, but, given its history of violence against the non-white world, the onus is upon the U.S. to prove its sincerity. Africa has been treated very badly by the U.S.,

 iOne Digital's  leading online platform for news and information for and about Blacks in American, NewsOne will host its inaugural "Barack Obama Day" at the historical Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia.  This day of programming will be dedicated to exploring the work and legacy of the nation's first African American president. The symposium will feature a diverse group of thought leaders, public intellectuals and writers, including keynote speaker, scholar and author, Michael Eric Dyson, au

VIVA LA VIOLA

By

George Edward Tait

(For Viola Plummer on the Octogenerian Occasion of Her Eightieth Birthday)

Hewn from the hem of Harriet’s garment

Adorned with the apparel and arsenal of Asantewaa

Girded within the Nubian garrison of Granny Nanny

A weusi woman warrior with a D-12 dossier

Documenting decades of dedication and devotion

Documenting decades of discussion and debate

Documenting decades of discourse and diplomacy

Documenting decades of determination and decisiveness

Documenti

Written By Monica Ada C. Eze

Preamble

Few weeks back, we monitored nocturnal meetings in Abuja, Abakaliki and Enugu of major political heavy weights that lost out in the 2015 general elections in Ebonyi State, with those who felt that they are not carried along by the present administration of Governor Dave Umahi and the group that have some political scores to settle with the governor, as well as those who felt that he is going too far in his transformational agenda and must be stopped by any mea

 The movie, “Light Will Come” takes Nigeria cinemas by storm soon

….as Popular Yoruba Actress Eniola Badmus Beats Hafiz Oyetoro (Saka) Silly!

“Don’t mess with me” was the clear warning Eniola Badmus sent to her male colleagues in the Industry when she forced Hafiz Oyetoro (Saka) to drink from the cup of her fury. It had started as a matter of difference in opinion as to whether a female could call the shots in the home when Saka who had been put off by the argument she canvassed, set his tongue to

Four countries today are rolling out the red carpet to attract North American retirees, according to a new report from the editors at InternationalLiving.com. In addition to a warm welcome, sunny weather, and good-value living, these four countries offer retirees today special benefits, discounts, and VIP treatment.

Retirees Wanted: Some countries are enticing foreign retirees to their warm-weather, good-value shores by providing them special benefits, discounts, and VIP treatment—everything fro