Author: Faaji

“It’s all so stupid. Racism and sexism and homophobia—all of it. We’re just gonna say Fuck You to all of that and try to make something beautiful.” – Tunde Adebimpe, frontman of indie rock band TV On The Radio, in recent GQ feature, “Take The Rains.”

In a bid to prevent the funding of attacks led by the Somalia-headquartered al-Shabab group (like those that happened at Garissa University recently), the Kenyan government has shut down 13 Somali-linked money transfer firms.

He bought it for $56 mill but just days after Jay Z launched new music streaming service, Tidal, its value has risen to $250 million dollars. Plus, the service has now seen +100k new subscribers since the launch on March 30th. Boss moves or nah?

Things seem to be calmer today but armed policemen and soldiers are still posted in strategic locations in Ekiti’s capital, Ado, as PDP protesters took to the streets to protest APC House members impeachment notice on Gov. Ayodele Fayose.

In this episode of the Giist Radio podcast, Bibi Gnagno of OMGiLoveYourHair.com talks about her journey from failure post law school to successfully starting a natural hair and healthy living business in the Ivory Coast. Definitely a unique story. Listen in after the click.

Wizkid and Chris Brown had South Africa rockin’ this weekend, as the two hit the stage to perform some of their hits including their newest track together, African Bad Girl. Details and videos from the performance, after the click.

Wondering how some of your favorite celebrities spent their Easter weekend? Check out pictures of the Kardashians, Nick Cannon, Mariah Carey, Amber Rose, Whiz Khalifa from this past Easter weekend, after the click.

Happy Easter, fam! I hope you and yours have had a great Resurrection Sunday. Me, I’m just settling in from Church in NYC (and eating a massive Easter dinner). I don’t normally post on Sundays but I wanted to share the word we had in Church with you real quick. More on the click.

Music lovers, it’s that time again. Download the latest and greatest tracks from the Giist Press Play Hot List, volume 16, after the click.

It’s Easter weekend so naturally, food is on my mind. I took to Youtube to figure out what kind of Nigerian deliciousness I can whip up to celebrate and came across two very delectable tutorials for jollof rice and for efo egusi. Watch them after the click.