Pope Francis Has Passed Away at 88: The World Mourns a Shepherd of Peace
On this solemn Easter Monday, the world awakens to the heartbreaking news of the passing of Pope Francis, the 266th head of the Roman Catholic Church. He was 88. BREAKING – Pope Francis Has Passed Away at 88 In an official statement, Cardinal Kevin Ferrell shared: “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, […]
Passing the Palette: House of Tara Welcomes New Era with Rosemary Layode as Managing Director
Over the years, the Nigerian beauty industry has birthed beauty brands that now stand tall on the global stage, with House of Tara being one of the most iconic. Founded by the visionary Tara Fela-Durotoye, the brand has been at the forefront of Africa’s beauty revolution for 27 years, turning a bold idea into an […]
Buckingham Palace Releases Final Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
Buckingham Palace has released a new and final portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, photographed by Ranald Mackechnie. The picture shows the late monarch in a powder blue suit, smiling from ear to ear. She wears her signature three-strand pearl necklace and matching earrings. Pinned to her chest is an aquamarine brooch that was a present […]
Kobe Bryant Day: A Walk Down Memory Lane.
On a Saturday in 2020, the world shook at the tragic and sudden passing of basketball legend Kobe Bryant. Popularly known as Black Mamba, Kobe had been involved in a helicopter crash that took his life and eight other individuals, one of which was Gianna Bryant, Kobe’s thirteen-year-old daughter. Two years later, Bryant is still […]
Why I Initiated the Idea for Sweet Mother Festival – Filmmaker Otu Njama III
The name Prince Nico Mbarga might not ring a bell to some millennials or Gen Z’s but the song “sweet mother” send almost everyone down memory lane. In 1976, Prince Nico Mbarga recorded a song titled “Sweet Mother”. The song would later sell over 13 million official copies, making it Africa’s highest-selling record of all […]
Glazia Black History Month 2022 – Tomie Balogun.
The annual Glazia Black History Month celebration is back! Not only is February celebrated as the month of love, but it is also globally recognized as Black History Month. An annual celebration where Black people across the globe are recognized, and loudly applauded for their contributions to humanity. For us at Glazia, we choose to […]
KOBE BRYANT DAY – 10 Times Kobe Bryant Inspired Us With His Words
The late Kobe Bryant was born on August 23, 1978, and today would have been his 43rd birthday. Since his demise, the date August 24, has been set aside in Los Angeles and Orange County commemorating as a day to remember and celebrate the legacy of the basketball legend. The number 24 signifies the numbers worn […]
10 Facts About Congressman John Lewis You May not Know About
The world mourns the passing of a great man John Lewis who died Friday night on the 17th of July 2020 after a battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 80. In honour of the exemplary life he led, we’re celebrating this civil rights icon who dedicated his life to the service of humanity […]
Celebrating the Legacy Of The Great Nelson Mandela
It is easy to break down and destroy. The heroes are those who make peace and build. – Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela devoted his life to the service of humanity as a human rights lawyer, a prisoner of conscience, an international peacemaker and the first democratically elected president of a free South Africa. What is […]