John Akina, Author at Global Black History

Ghana 2020 Elections: Akufo-Addo v. longtime rival Mahama, Again

The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate, Mr Akufo-Addo, 76, and his longtime rival, Mr Mahama, 62, of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), are the leading candidates for presidency for a record third time. The two men first ran against each other…

African Innovation Featured Theories World News by John Akina November 16, 2020

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Tayo Oviosu & Building a FinTech Business In Africa

Founded in Lagos, Paga scaled its fintech business in West Africa, before targeting expansion in Ethiopia and Mexico. The startup has created a multi-channel network for over 14 million customers in Nigeria to transfer money, pay-bills and buy things digitally through its…

America Featured by John Akina October 29, 2020

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The 15th Amendment and the Black Vote in America

In 1870, one hundred and fifty years ago, Congress ratified the Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution allowing African American men to be elected or appointed to national, state, county, and local offices throughout the United States. One hundred years ago,…

African Innovation Featured Theories West Africa World News by John Akina October 18, 2020

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NORD Vehicles: Made by and for Nigerians

Oluwatobi Ajayi, chairman and chief executive of Nord Automobiles Limited wants to make it easy for every Nigerian to drive a brand-new car so he started a vehicle manufacturing and assembly plant. Nord Automobiles is a Nigerian automotive manufacturer with headquarters in…

America Featured The Caribbean by John Akina September 24, 2020

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What is Kamala Harris’ Networth?

Kamala Harris is a millionaire and part of the 1% in America in terms of household income, according to financial disclosures and tax documents from the senator. Between Harris and her husband, fellow attorney Doug Emhoff, their combined net worth comprised of…

Featured West Africa World News by John Akina September 11, 2020

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Nigeria: First Decade After Independence

At Nigeria’s independence in 1960, the country was composed of three main regions: the Muslim Fulani/ Hausa in the North, the mostly Igbo East and the west which had mostly Yoruba people. At elections in 1959, the country was politically divided with…

East Africa Featured by John Akina August 17, 2020

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Seychelles under Mancham and Rene (1964- 1993)

The Seychelles are a small island off the coast of the African continent. The country consists of 115 islands. Its capital and largest city, Victoria, lies 1,500 kilometres (932 mi) east of mainland Africa.They became a British colony in 1903. The Island was…

Featured Theories by John Akina September 19, 2019

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Mureza: African Car Brand to Launch this Week

A new car brand called Mureza is launching in Africa this week. Mureza Auto Group is a collaboration between Zimbabwean Tatenda Mungofa and a group of other Africans, the SAIPA Group of Iran and funding from the United Arab Emirates Mureza, a new African car…

Featured Society by John Akina August 26, 2019

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How the Nama Lost Their Land to the Boers in Namibia

When present day land reform issues are discussed, Boers always criticize any government that proposes land expropriation without compensation. Therefore, it is worth exploring how they got the land in the safe place. In present day Namibia, the Nama unjustly lost their land to South African…

Central Africa Culture Featured by John Akina July 30, 2019

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Malawi: From the Maravi Empire to President Banda

The region of present day Malawi was originally inhabited by the relatives of the Khoisan who migrated from the Kalahari Desert. By the 15th century, the area was ruled by the Maravi. By the late 18th and early 19th century, the Maravi…