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Travis Kalanick has a net worth of $4 billion and ranks amongst the 300 wealthiest individuals in the world. The billionaire made a huge portion of his wealth from being the co-founder of Uber. With such a mouth-watering net worth, Kalanick also makes it to the list of the richest entrepreneurs in America as well as the wealthiest people in technology. So, what exactly is Travis Kalanick’s net worth, and...

A lot of bizarre things has been stated in this world, a few are theories while most are believes but in all, the real question is, do you believe in any of these? Scientology is one of such many believe systems/religions practiced by a few and was developed by L.Ron Hubbard. The religion tends to link the spiritual nature of a human with its interactions with self, family, friends, in...

Ghanaian Proverbs: A proverb is a terse expression which conveys a traditionally held truth based on common sense. Proverbs are not just exclusive to Africa. Some countries and continents of the world have their wise sayings and proverbs. African proverbs, also called wisdom nuggets, are deep, wisdom-filled expressions that are used mainly by elders for advice, encouragement, conveying lessons of life, and conversation. While some proverbs are known to have originated...

Proverbs are sayings that are popular and commonly heard and understood by a certain group of people. They are often metaphorical and carry a deeper meaning than its face value portrays. Most countries of the world have certain proverbs and wise sayings emanating from among them and African countries are not left behind as it is one of the things that make the different cultures in the continent outstanding. A popular...

We Africans love our maize. It is one of the most common food staples that is eaten quite similar across different countries of the continent. Maize, which is also referred to as corn, is a cereal grain that is not only widespread in Africa but the world. It is full of fibre and highly nutritious. Maize can be eaten on the cob, as cereal, steamed, as a pudding/porridge and so on. To...

The Maasai Shuka cloth is also called the African blanket but it is attributed to the Maasai people of East Africa as their traditional clothing. The Maasai people of East Africa are some of the most prominent people in Africa. According to history, the Maasai originated from the north of Lake Turkana (north-west Kenya) in the lower Nile Valley. They began migrating south in the 15th century and arrived in...

For most people, the name Ankaraspeaks of the capital city of Turkey. While that's correct, there is also a much different meaning to the name. Ankara is a 100% cotton fabric laced with vibrant patterns and color that are appealing to the eyes. It is primarily known, worn, and appreciated in Africa because its tribal-like patterns hit home for most people of African descent. While its origin is debatable, the...

African weddings are unique. They are usually jolly, filled with music, family banter, food and so much fun. Another thing that makes African weddings special are the traditional wedding attire. Africans are naturally very fashionable people and would take on occasions or gatherings such weddings, naming ceremonies, parties or church services to display their beautiful wears. Focusing on traditional wedding attires, the outfits are made of fabrics that are usually unique to...

We would make bold to say that African waist beads were more commonplace a couple of generations earlier, certainly a lot more so than they are right now. There was, in fact, a rather innate fascination with waist beads that existed, especially for some younger women who longed to reach the age where they could adorn some. Hidden from view underneath the modest female clothes that were favored in those times, the...

Nigeria also known as the giant of Africa for its economic prowess is a western African country on the Gulf of Guinea which boasts a population of about 174 million. Nigerians are proud of their culture, especially their food. It is hard to meet a Nigerian who isn't big on food and it was even harder to pick just 10 out of their numerous amazing dishes. Here are some...

Zimbabwe is located in southern Africa. The landlocked country, which boasts a population of about 14.5 million people, is home to diverse wildlife and popular tourist attractions like the Victoria Falls and Zambezi river. Zimbabweans are keen on their cuisine, you'll also find that they love peanut butter a lot. They also love most things made from corn and like most of us, they also love meat. Here are 10 Zimbabwean...

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day as it provides the body with the needed nutrients to start the day. With these African breakfast ideas, you're bound to be supercharged and ready to take on your day. African breakfast is spectacular because most can be eaten for lunch or even dinner. Also, they are delicious and easy to prepare. One great thing about most African meals is that they...

Sorence Owiti Opiyo in Kisumu county has a very simple wish. The 20-year-old wants to have a wife and children someday just like every other man. But because of a rare disease, he can't have his wish come alive for now. This is because Sorence Owiti Opiyo has a disease that doctors are yet to give a name, which makes his manhood looks ten times the normal size. It's so rare...

In deciding where to raise your child, anywhere outside your own country oftentimes leaves you considering the hurdles you are likely to encounter which might include the language hurdle, quality of education that could be earned, culture and even the character that your child will end up with. Keep in mind that your child's first trip abroad could open his or her eyes to different cultures, music, food and ways...

The African Traditional Religion (ATR) is typically a system of worship deeply rooted in the reverence of a supreme being, divinities and deities, and ancestors as well. There is also a belief in mystical powers. In the past, the ATR embodied the totality of the people's way of life. There are laid down systems of being and doing things. Hierarchy is a peculiar thing in any form of religion,...

Between HIV and sanity of living is a very thin line. Especially in Africa, HIV/AIDS is one of the dreaded diseases of all times. It still doesn't have a cure but there are managerial medicare and anti-retroviral therapies rendered to the afflicted. It is also not in doubt that the African continent is not as affluent as other continents. This has affected the African standard of living which is...

There are many factors that influence peoples' choice of career or job. Most of the times, after considering what one has the ability to do and love doing, the next thing that usually comes to mind is the job's pay pack - the remuneration. Only a few people will swap the best paying jobs for a lesser paid one for just no very tangible reasons. These days, it is no...

Oftentimes, schools compete for the highest rank in the list of best schools academically, but how about when schools compete to make the list of the most expensive schools? They not only want to be the best schools study-wise but also the most recognizable financially, even to those who have never been to the school before. They are known to be strictly for the rich class and partly for...

In Uganda, the system of education has a structure of 7 years of primary education, 6 years of secondary education (divided into 4 years of lower secondary and 2 years of upper secondary school), and 3 to 5 years of post-secondary education. This system of education has existed since the early 1960s. You will agree that Uganda to some extent, is known to have some of the best universities...

Evergreen books represent the kind of books that from the time they were written up until now, they are still considered amazing mostly because their content is ever refreshing and never bores the audience. Evergreen books refer to books whose content will always be considered up-to-date and that will always be of primary interest to the readers. Some of these books were written by world-famous authors while some others are...

Africa, the motherland, the world's second largest and second most-populous continent. Full of spirit and colour, but defined in recent time by political instability and socio-economic problems. However, the continent is revered for its uniqueness which can be seen through its rich cultural heritage and diversity, as well as an abundance of natural resources. Africa's uniqueness can be seen through its various art forms, from music, dancing, to paintings, drawings,...

Every University discipline or major has something hard in it. Therefore, there is no absolutely "easy" course in any university, no matter what you are studying. However, with regards to study in Tanzania, some courses give more "headache" than others, posing more problems and difficulties to the students. Higher institutions in Tanzania, East Africa have made it to the top-ranked universities in Africa. A good example of these institutions include the University of...

Ordinarily, it is unreasonable to presume that any course in the university is easy. But in the real sense of it, some are actually more difficult than others as they require skills, a higher level of intelligence and hard work to study them. In Ethiopia, there are courses which seem to be more challenging than others among students. Glance below to see our top 5 hardest courses to study...

In the general concept, university courses are all-encompassing; taking cognizance of all the subjects learnt essentially from secondary schools down to the ones specified for higher schools and therefore pose a huge challenge for any student who intends to study in Uganda. But some disciplines or majors are more encompassing and challenging than others in terms of content and time. As a result, they take extra hard work and concentration...

Generally, there is no course in the university that is all undemanding or trouble-free. Despite that, some majors are more exacting than others, and as such require more attention, hard work and hard study to actually major in them. And that is where these five courses come in. So, when planning on taking a course of study in Zimbabwe universities, make sure you are ready to put in a...