March 2, 2026

Chisom Aruba

Builders

Oluwaseun Kuforiji sews his way into the Guinness World Records

Over an astonishing 106 hours, 55 minutes, and 20 seconds, Nigerian fashion designer Oluwaseun Kuforiji broke the Guinness World Record for the longest hand-sewing marathon. It was a moment filled with emotion, exhaustion, and triumph. Kuforiji didn’t just set a record; he captured the hearts and imaginations of countless Nigerians and Africans. He poured his

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Briefs

US to slam travel ban on 22 African countries

US President Donald Trump has put 22 African nations, including Angola, Benin, Republic of Congo, Liberia, and Zimbabwe, on a travel ban list that’s near enforcement. The proposed travel ban rules divide countries into three categories—red, orange, and yellow—each with different levels of restrictions. Red List: No Entry Allowed Countries like Libya, Somalia, and Sudan

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Briefs

Rwanda orders Belgian Diplomats to vacate country over Congo conflict

Rwanda has severed diplomatic ties with Belgium, ordering all Belgian diplomats to leave the country within 48 hours. This move comes as tensions between the two nations escalate over their roles in the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Rwanda’s decision is rooted in its belief that Belgium has consistently undermined its sovereignty,

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Lifestyle

10 life-changing lessons we learnt in 2024

Reflecting on your experiences is one of the most powerful habits you can build. It’s been scientifically proven that people who regularly reflect on their past actions tend to make better decisions, achieve goals faster, and experience life-changing results in the long run. That’s precisely why we at Blackish take time every year to pause,

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Growth

Why you always fail, and how to fix it

Most people fail because they feel helpless after facing setbacks. They think nothing they do will make things better, so they give up too quickly. You probably know someone who always thinks things won’t work out. Talking to them can feel tiring because they never see opportunities right in front of them. You’ll notice it

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