Edessa, Greece, April 1, 2025 Photo: orthodoxianewsagency.gr St. Kallinikos of Edessa, a 20th-century Holy Hierarch of the Church of Greece who was canonized by the Patriarchate of Constantinople in New saint: Metropolitan Kallinikos of Edessa (1918-1984) canonized by ConstantinopleThe bells of the Holy Metropolis of Edessa and Pella of the Greek Orthodox Church rung…
Doha, Qatar, April 2, 2025 Photo: Antiochian Patriarchate An historic event took place on Friday, March 28, as the primate of the Antiochian Patriarchate concelebrated with hierarchs of the Jerusalem Patriarchate for the first time since communion was restored between the ancient Churches after nearly a decade in the Antiochian Patriarchate restores communion with…
“The Standing of St. Mary of Egypt” (Thursday of the Great Canon “>Thursday of the Great Canon in the Typikon) is the name of Thursday’s Matins service of the Fifth Week of Great Lent (typically served, however, on Wednesday evening). During this Matins service, the The Great Canon of Repentance by St. Andrew, Bishop…
Photo Credit: Marsai Martin/Instagram The fashionable woman that is Marsai Martin! The ‘Black-ish’ star arrived at the Los Angeles premiere of her latest film, ‘G20,’ in a dazzling burgundy Gaurav Gupta gown, making a bold style statement. Styled by Wayman and Micah, Marsai’s strapless, floor-length gown shimmered with sequins, its fitted bodice highlighting her silhouette…
A new 3D animated short, ‘Sopo’, is on the way from Creele Animation Studios, a Nigerian startup based in Lagos. Directed by Nissi Ogulu, a co-founder of the studio, the film draws inspiration from the early life of legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Aníkúlápó–Kuti. Loosely adapted from ‘Dis Fela Sef! The Legend(s) Untold,’ a memoir by…
Afrobeats stars Ayra Starr and Asake are set to take the stage at this year’s Hot 97 Summer Jam, happening on June 20 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Known as one of the biggest hip-hop events of the year, this year’s lineup is stacked with talent. In addition to Ayra Starr and…
Sometimes, you just want to switch things up and take a break from the usual ways of eating plantain, boiled, fried, roasted, or even pounded. One thing about plantain, like many staple Nigerian foods, is its versatility. Have you ever heard of plantain lasagna? It’s a Puerto Rican-inspired casserole made with layers of sweet plantain,…
Have you ever wondered why some shawarmas taste so amazing? Or what makes that creamy sauce and chicken so unforgettable? Diary of a Kitchen Lover is sharing the secret to making a shawarma so good, people will be coming back for seconds. She starts by marinating soft, deboned chicken in a mix of yaji, curry,…
You have vibed to the song, now Kunmie has released the visuals for ‘Arike,’ a simple yet striking black-and-white video that lets the music do the talking. The song is a plea, a declaration, and a promise all at once. Kunmie sings about his feelings for Arike, making it clear how much she means to…
Turning 30 felt like entering a new, uncharted phase of life—a blend of excitement, clarity, and a profound sense of responsibility. Now, five years in, I realise that my 30s have been a decade of refinement, revelation and realignment. This period has provided me with invaluable lessons, some learned through joy and others through significant…
