Author: Khusoko

Angelique Kidjo, the energetic singer-songwriter and activist from the Republic of Benin, represents a rare African phenomenon. In many respects, she belongs to the illustrious musical lineage of “Mama Africas” – the likes of South Africa’s Miriam Makeba, Letta Mbulu and Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Cape Verde’s Cesaria Evora and Mali’s Oumou Sangare. These powerful maternal personages are distinctive for their regal bearing, a grand sense of responsibility in sharing Africa’s cultural heritage, and protecting the dignity of the African woman. They may not always articulate this political and aesthetic worldview in so many words, but their carriage says it all.…

Joshua Baraka, a talented rising star in the East African music scene, has hit the ground running with his electrifying and vibrant track “Nana”. Nana is a modern dancehall track that seamlessly fuses Afrobeat, dancehall, and reggae elements to create an infectious and empowering sound that captivates music fans worldwide. With its uplifting lyrics and memorable chorus, Baraka’s smooth vocals and dynamic delivery make “Nana” a definite hit. The song has earned him the cover of the ‘Made in Uganda’ playlist on Spotify, cementing his status as a rising star in the music industry. “Nana” has captured the hearts of…

Chao Tayiana Maina, a Kenyan and the founder of African Digital Heritage, has been announced as one of the winners of the Dan David Prize 2023 worth Ksh 38 million. She has been recognized for her use of digital technologies to capture and preserve historical narratives that were previously hidden or suppressed in Kenya. Her initiative has enabled communities to engage with their cultural heritage and to centre African histories within digital spaces. Chao’s work is particularly timely, as many African and Afro-diasporic audiences seek to reclaim their past and assert control over their identities. https://twitter.com/DanDavidPrize/status/1630618537545941003?s=20 The goal of the…

For the cryptocurrency industry, 2022 was a year of immense upheavals, causing governments, consumers, and other associated stakeholders to question the hotly debated topics of trust, credibility, and user protection in the cryptocurrency industry.  Overall, this has created a need for organizations and leaders within the space to consistently reiterate their commitments and demonstrate their initiatives geared towards building trust, ensuring user fund transparency, and fostering user safety.  However, it is important to note that while the events from last year have permeated a sense of short-term distrust, the overwhelmingly undeniable truth is that crypto is here to stay -…

Without a doubt, managing energy costs while driving sustainability and efficiency is one of the biggest power management challenges that facility professionals face today. While advances in technology are making building power management and electrical maintenance more efficient, there are new obstacles that come along with these improvements. For example, one of the biggest trends impacting power management in a facility is the growth of complex electrical networks that operate hybrid power generation models like solar. In the past, every building was designed the same way from an electrical perspective, with the primary power source coming directly from the electrical…

Boasting one of the fastest-growing economies in Africa, Kenya is on the rise to become a powerhouse of innovation on the continent. This is largely partly due to the country’s thriving culture of entrepreneurship and its significant startup ecosystem. Kenya has a long and storied history with entrepreneurship as the country’s early start to independence led to the growth of its informal sector and meant many Kenyans were self-employed in their small enterprises.  As such, the government sought to facilitate the development of the informal sector and, in 1973, officially recognized the role of entrepreneurship in creating employment, driving innovation,…