Day: February 27, 2026

It’s 2026, and Football Still Has a Racism Problem

On February 17th, 2026, Vinicius Junior scored for Real Madrid against Benfica in Lisbon and celebrated with a dance. Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni allegedly called him a “monkey,” covering his mouth with his shirt to hide the slur. Kylian Mbappé and Aurélien Tchouaméni say they heard it too. The match was halted for 10 minutes. February […]

How Tiwa Savage’s music foundation could shape the African creative space

Afrobeats has proven it can travel. What has remained inconsistent is access: education, mentorship and professional pathways for the next generation. That’s why the announcement of a fully funded four-day intensive programme in Lagos, created in partnership with Berklee College of Music, is a defining way for Savage to position her legacy around the building […]