Rising Gas Prices Are Reshaping Easter and Sallah Travel for African Immigrants
Across United States, rising gas prices—and the ripple effect on airfare—are quietly reshaping how African immigrants plan travel for two of the year’s most important celebrations: Christian Easter to celebrate the resurrection of Christ and, Islamic Eid al-Adha also known as Eleya
Afrobeats Is Rewriting Nightlife in Toronto
Afrobeats has become more than a party soundtrack. It is now the sound of a rising Black diaspora confidence, especially among young Africans and first-generation Canadians who move easily between identities, languages, and influences.
Reel Africa Comes to Washington DC
Across theater screens in Washington DC, our nation’s capital, often defined by policy and power, stories from Lagos, Dakar, Nairobi, and beyond have come alive.
The Dude
Jimi Olusola’s latest piece of poetry reflects on a commanding, enigmatic leader who emerges as both strategist and showman, orchestrating complex forces with quiet confidence, The nation, weary but resilient, moves through turbulence toward renewal.
Green Card Lines Begin to Move Again, Offering Relief to Thousands of Immigrants
The March 2026 Visa Bulletin by the U.S. Department of State is now offering something that has been in short supply for much of the past two years: A momentum for immigrants categorized under “Rest of World,” a designation that includes most African countries
Jollof and Egusi: Nigerian Flavors on your Plate and Taste Palette
A decade ago, dishes like Egusi Soup and Jollof rice were mostly found in Nigerian households or a handful of West African restaurants scattered across major cities. Today, they have become fixtures of the North American food scene, embraced by Millennials and Gen Z who are eager for bold flavors and authentic global cuisine.
How Somalis in St. Paul, MN and Columbus, OH Are Navigating a New Political Climate
Across both cities, survival is not just about policy—it is about daily resilience. Many young Somali Americans, born or raised in the U.S., find themselves translating not only English words for their parents, but also the meaning of political debates and news headlines.
Staying Out of Trouble with ICE
For newcomers—One question that often arises quietly in living rooms and in WhatsApp groups is: How do you stay out of ICE trouble? The answer lies partly in law, partly in preparation, and partly in simple common sense.
Two Immigrant Women Driving Innovation in Canada
Across Canada, a new generation of immigrant innovators is redefining what leadership looks like in science, medicine, and technology. Among them are two young but remarkable Nigerian Canadian trailblazers—Adeola Olubamiji and Chika Stacy Oriuwa.