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12 April 2021
Twitter Set to Build New Africa Headquarters in Ghana
According to Jack Dorsey, Twitter CEO and co-founder, their new Africa headquarters will be in Ghana — beating strong contenders such as South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria.
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Popular
15 October 2018
Black Twitter's Reactions To Meghan Markle & Prince Harry's #RoyalBaby Announcement Are Too Funny
Congrats are in order, but first to Black Twitter for continuing to hold it down with the jokes.
News
19 May 2018
Black Twitter's Reactions to the Royal Wedding are Priceless
"When you're about to throw some seasoning on the proceedings."
News
13 March 2018
This Is Where the 'Oh My God, Wow' Meme Comes From
The viral meme is from a scene in the 2012 Ghanaian film, "Azonto Ghost."
Film + TV
22 February 2018
These 9 'Black Panther' Memes Using Nollywood Clips Are Beyond Hilarious
You always find these clips circulating on the internet, but using them to reference 'Black Panther' is genius.
Popular
27 November 2017
Black Twitter's Reactions to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Engagement Has Us Cackling
Congratulations to the couple are in order, but first to Black Twitter for holding it down with the jokes.
Culture
18 September 2017
#DrawingWhileBlack Is an Online Celebration of Gifted Black Artists
Black artists around the globe shared their work this weekend on social media, using the hashtag #DrawingWhileBlack.
News
17 August 2017
Mugabe on the Run: Some of the Best and Worst Twitter Reactions To Grace Mugabe's Assault Allegations
The internet is on fire with news of Grace Mugabe's assault on 20 year-old South African model, Gabriella Engels. Here's what folks are saying.
News
23 May 2017
The Stories You Need to Know: Lupita Nyong'o and Rihanna's Twitter Film Gets the Green Light, South African Men Protest Sexual Violence and More
Netflix picks up the social media-generated movie about Lupita Nyong'o and Rihanna, Wizkid wins three Billboard awards, and more.
News
03 April 2017
This Photo of Michelle Obama Rocking Her Natural Hair on Vacation Has People Rejoicing on Twitter
A picture of Michelle Obama rocking her natural hair surfaced today, and folks, rightfully, can't get enough.
News
29 March 2017
Black Women Are Keeping it Real on Twitter With These Hashtags Addressing Workplace Racism
Black women are taking to Twitter to tell their stories about dealing with racism at work.
News
27 May 2016
#BlackSalonProblems is Trending & the Reactions are Too Real
Twitter turned into a support group of sorts this week with trending hashtag #BlackSalonProblems.
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