by Jeroslyn JoVonn

September 22, 2025

Scotland Evicts Ghanian Man And His Followers After Declaring ‘Kingdom Of Kubala’

The self-styled 'African tribe' known as the 'Kingdom of Kubala' faces a second deportation from privately owned land in Scotland.

A Ghanaian man and his followers face deportation from Scotland after setting up the so-called “Kingdom of Kubala” in the European country.

The Scottish Borders Council is pursuing a second eviction against 36-year-old Kofi Offeh, known as “King Atehehe,” following his recent removal from private woodland in Jedburgh, Business Insider Africa reports. He was joined by his partner Jean Gasho, 43, a Zimbabwean called “Queen Nandi,” and American follower Kaura Taylor, described as their “handmaiden Asnat.”

Offeh, a former opera singer, claims the Kingdom of Kubala is a spiritual reclamation of Scottish land he says was taken from African ancestors 400 years ago. The group, which has amassed over 100,000 followers on TikTok and Facebook, believes its mission is indestructible despite repeated evictions.

“The Kingdom of Kubala can never be destroyed,” the group wrote on Facebook, according to the BBC.

After their initial eviction from private woodland in Jedburgh earlier this month, the group moved their tents just meters away onto land owned by the Scottish Borders Council, prompting new legal action. Deputy Council Leader Scott Hamilton says the move is illegal and comes despite offers to help the group receive services from local authorities.

“We can help them, but we won’t sit back and let them break the law,” Hamilton said. “Nobody is above the law, and no matter how long this takes, you can be guaranteed we will not cease.”

The group’s activities have sparked concern among locals, with authorities offering housing and support services. Reports have also surfaced suggesting that Taylor was previously listed as missing in the state of Texas.

Despite the second eviction, by Monday afternoon, the self-styled “African tribe” remained at their campfire, singing and showing no sign of leaving. The council is expected to seek an order from a sheriff to remove the trio from the privately owned land.

“The legal process to remove the occupants from the council’s land has commenced, and officers will proceed through the next steps as quickly as possible.”

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by Sharelle B. McNair

September 22, 2025

Candace Owens Feels A Way About Being Excluded From Bestie Charlie Kirk’s Memorial

'They are working on a narrative, like they always do. They are squeezing, and they are trying to pretend that Charlie and I didn't speak for years.'

Candace Owens addressed the rumors on why she was a no-show at her friend Charlie Kirk’s memorial after it was alleged by a Turning Point USA board member that she and Kirk had a falling out.

During the Sept. 18 episode of The Candace Owens Show, Owens rambled about supposed lies being spouted about her relationship with the slain podcaster coming from former Turning Point board member Eric Bolling, a Fox News and Newsmax host.

Owens admitted that she wasn’t invited to speak at the memorial service, but for a specific reason. After alleging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had something to do with Kirk’s death, she believes there is an attempt to silence her.

“Like I said, the reason that they are doing this is because they want us to stop investigating the death of Charlie Kirk. I am convinced that this is a full-blown fed operation,” she said.

Owens said she heard rumors of “pressure” that came down from planning the Sept. 21 memorial while being questioned on if she attended any vigils for him or if she has a relationship with Kirk’s widow, Erika.

“No, actually, I didn’t attend a vigil and nope, you’re right, you got me. I was not invited to speak alongside President Trump and JD Vance on the stage with Tucker Carlson at a memorial event…what does this have to do with anything?,” the host questioned. “The answer is nothing. They are working on a narrative, like they always do. They are squeezing, and they are trying to pretend that Charlie and I didn’t speak for years. It could not be further from the truth, OK? Charlie and I never for a single second stopped being friends.”

She expressed concern that Turning Point donors need to be investigated, claiming what she is hearing from sources is “not good.”

For days, rumors sparked that Owens and Kirk had a falling out after Bolling appeared on Patrick Bet-David’s PBD Podcast, alleging Owens’ “theories got just a little bit too down the rabbit holes.” It was too extreme for [TPUSA’s] taste,” Bolling said, according to The New York Post.

“Charlie, to his credit, kept a cordial friendship with her for years, but it hasn’t been a communication pipeline between the two for many years,” Bolling said.

One PBD commentator said that Owens was on track to lose credibility because she fails to come with receipts of her claims.

The credibility rumors seem to be lurking in the circles of Black community members .

“Candace Owens is rage bait and always has been. She’s pandering to the left for attention, not because she’s trustworthy or because her views have actively changed,” DeRay Mckesson said on X.

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

September 22, 2025

Persia White Says Mara Brock Akil Is ‘Into The Idea’ Of A ‘Girlfriends’ Movie

'But now it looks like the stars might align if they can get the funding, which, I think, it's completely possible because—money, there are people with a lot of money.'

A Girlfriends film appears likely after a cast member confirmed that the entire ensemble supports the project.

Persia White, known for her role as Lynn Ann Searcy on the hit 2000–2008 sitcom, spoke about the recent cast reunion celebrating the show’s 25th anniversary. An Instagram post by Reggie Hayes, who played William, showed him dining with co-stars Tracee Ellis Ross (Joan Clayton), Jill Marie Jones (Toni Childs-Garrett), Golden Brooks (Maya Wilkes), and creator Mara Brock Akil.

Seeing the cast together got fans excited and calling for a film adaptation, something White says could happen, with everyone, including Akil, on board.

“She’s into the idea. She said she would love to do a movie,” White told People. “And I know that the cast, most of us have said at different times to the press, we would love to.”

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White said getting everyone to agree to the project is just half the battle.

“It’s not just us. It takes a whole village,” she added. The film needs the “proper funding” to be officially greenlit.

But she said it is the first time she’s seen everyone show so much interest in turning the classic sitcom into a film.

“I know there were times where people were busy, people were in different places and doing different things,” White explained. “But now it looks like the stars might align if they can get the funding, which, I think, it’s completely possible because—money, there are people with a lot of money.”

In addition to having Akil on board with the film, the cast also has the support of the show’s executive producer, actor Kelsey Grammer.

“He’s been talking on the red carpet about, ‘Oh, I would do Girlfriends.’ And I was like, ‘Is he serious?’ I need to know. I literally need to know for my own mind and my own sanity. Like, are you serious?” White shared.

Girlfriends chronicled the lives of four friends navigating life’s challenges and joys together. From dating and divorce to friendships, family, and relationships, the show highlighted the power of support across different backgrounds. Its themes continue to resonate as viewers stream the series on Netflix.

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

September 22, 2025

UK College Student Has Legs, Fingers Amputated After Mistaking Severe Illness For The Flu

The student actually had meningococcal disease that led to sepsis.

After mistaking a severe illness for a typical fall season flu, a UK teen now lives a new reality from the near-death experience.

Shortly after beginning the 2024 school year at England’s De Montfort University, Ketia Moponda had what she thought was a mild illness. Things took a turn when the 19-year-old’s cough worsened, leading her to believe she was “going to die,” People reported.

After not checking back in with a friend and her cousins, loved ones reached out to the university to ensure her well-being. Administrators found her unconscious in her dorm room. Moponda was transported the nearby Leicester Royal Infirmary.

Moponda actually had meningococcal septicaemia. According to the Cleveland Clinic, the bacterial infection is caused by bacterial meningitis, often spread through spit or mucus. In the marketing student’s case, the infection led to sepsis, prompting doctors to take drastic measures to save her life.

When she arrived at the Leicester, Moponda was in a grave state, a blood oxygen level at 1% and organ failure. She was put into a medically induced coma.

“My feet were green and swollen,” said the college student. “My organs were failing, and doctors told my family that if I woke at all, I’d likely be brain dead.”

She woke up days later to swollen body parts. Because of the lack of blood flow, doctors removed Moponda’s legs and fingers months later.

The co-ed doesn’t remember the ordeal, but wants to use her story and platform to spread awareness on the lesser-known disease.

It took a while for Moponda to adjust to her new normal, saying it was initially “killing my spirit” as she just entered adulthood. “This doesn’t make me less of a person,” Moponda said. “I am unapologetically me, and I want to help others to feel confident about who they are and how they look.”

With new prosthetic legs, she is learning to walk again while remaining empowered through her disability.

by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

September 22, 2025

Former Mercedes-Benz Employee Making Affordable Vehicles For Nigerians

'We are building a company that gives Nigerians world-class vehicles at globally competitive prices.'

Ajayi Joshua Oluwatobi achieved such success at Mercedes-Benz Vans that he won the 2013 Mercedes-Benz Best Sales Performance for Africa award.

But, according to Business Insider Africa, three years after winning that award and witnessing Nigeria go into a recession, the former CEO of Jetvan had to switch gears when he realized that things were not looking well in the market.

As customer couldn’t afford foreign vehicles, Oluwatobi had to learn what he could do to allow customers to purchase cars.

“We were selling luxury vehicles. Suddenly, no one could afford them,” he told the media outlet. “Customers who once bought new buses were now stuck repairing old ones. At one point, I feared losing everything. I knew I had to find an alternative.”

That alternative became Nord. His thought process was to build vehicles in Africa since foreign cars were becoming too expensive for Nigerians. If he were able to do so and make them affordable, it would stand a chance of being successful.

After sketching prototypes and engaging a German firm to refine the designs, he traveled to Thailand and China to source a supplier for the vehicles that would match what he was seeking in a car. Two years later, in 2018, the first Nord vehicle rolled off the assembly line.

“We are building a company that gives Nigerians world-class vehicles at globally competitive prices,” he said. “A car that retails for about $16,000 in Japan or the U.S. often sells for $45,000 in Nigeria. Nigerians deserve better.”

Nord has recently announced that Nigerians can now buy its entry-level, brand-new EV for ₦16 million (about $11,000).

Oluwatobi mentions that between 32% and 40% of the parts for its vehicles are already produced in Nigeria. The company can assemble about 20,000 cars a year, but with sufficient demand, that number could scale up to 100,000 units. Nord has two plants in Lagos: a 2,100m² (0.518921 acres) facility in Sangotedo, where all eight models are assembled, and a 5,400m² (1.3343691 acres) factory being built in Epe.

“We want to be the company Africans can look to and say, ‘Because of Nord, my dream of owning a brand-new car has been achieved,’” Oluwatobi said.

Southern Trans Celebration Tackles Concerns Of National Guard Coming To Memphis, ‘What Does Safety Look Like’

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

September 22, 2025

Southern Trans Celebration Tackles Concerns Of National Guard Coming To Memphis, ‘What Does Safety Look Like’

Memphis trans advocates met with the mayor to address concerns over the National Guard’s presence in the city.

At the inaugural Southern Trans Celebration in Memphis, Tennessee, advocates pressed the local mayor over Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to the city.

On Sept. 19, OUTMemphis and local advocacy groups, including My Sistah’s House and WeCareTN, hosted the first Southern Trans Celebration in honor of Trans Advocacy Day. The event took place at Memphis City Hall, where attendees met with Mayor Paul Young to push for policies protecting the city’s transgender community, as reported by Action 5 News. Following Trump’s call to deploy the National Guard to address the city’s high crime rate, discussions included concerns over the Trump-created Memphis Safe Task Force and its impact on marginalized groups.

“I think one of my main concerns was what does safety look like,” said Jasmine Tasaki with WeCareTN. “Because so many times as Black transgender women and transgender people, we are often policed.”

“We’re asking and calling on our elected officials to make a stance, to come out in support of us publicly,” said Kayla Gore, the founder of My Sistah’s House. “So that we are clear here in Memphis that this is not Tennessee, and that the things that are coming from the federal and state level don’t necessarily affect the people who are here.”

After meeting with the mayor, the groups said they felt more reassured about their safety as the National Guard began patrolling their city.

“He assured us that the National Guard is here to support, to be eyes and ears of sorts, and not necessarily to police people,” Tasaki said.

“What we heard from our mayor is that he’s gonna do everything in his power to make sure the City of Memphis is still a safe place for people to commune, go to work, and for people to access services,” added Gore.

Mayor Young said his recent talks with D.C. Deputy Mayor Lindsey Appiah and Police Chief Pamela Smith highlighted how the National Guard supported law enforcement, beautification, and homelessness efforts in their city, areas he believes Memphis can also improve.

“For Memphis, I choose to view this as an opportunity,” Mayor Young wrote in a newsletter. “My commitment is to make sure every resource we receive strengthens our city, not just for today, but for the long term.”

Social Media Clowns Fox News For Singling Out Adrian From Missouri, A Black Charlie Kirk Supporter, Outside Memorial

by Sharelle B. McNair

September 22, 2025

Social Media Clowns Fox News For Singling Out Adrian From Missouri, A Black Charlie Kirk Supporter, Outside Memorial

Social media users called Fox News out for purposefully putting the spotlight on Black supporters, some alleging he was paid actor.

Social media users are pointing the finger at Fox News for focusing on Black supporters of President Donald Trump and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, like Adrian from Missouri, who said the podcaster inspired him to speak out more on his political views.

Traveling across the country to show his support, Adrian spoke to the media outlet to let the world know that he felt horrible about what happened to Kirk, who was murdered during a college campus appearance in Utah. Adrian labeled Kirk as “a very humble man” who he had the chance to meet and “loved how he stood up for America” and helped Trump get into office. However, Fox wanted him to specifically talk about the crowd – claiming 60,000 people already took their seats inside State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona – as Adrian himself was attempting to get in. “It was to be expected if you ask me. He was a very loved man, he’s gonna be missed,” he said.

“I mean Charlie, he always brought out big crowds and he always stayed on relevant topics and he spoke very well so I think that a lot of people wanted to know him personally and we all felt like we knew him personally.”

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But as the clip started to circulate around social media, users were calling the outlet out for purposefully putting the spotlight on Black supporters. “This got to be a paid actor,” @threehoodoosisters wrote on IG, sharing similar thoughts with others.

Another user pointed out that it would be impossible for Fox to know that he came across the country without talking to him first, sparking further speculation that it was staged. “How did he know he came from across the country? I guess he did a pre-interview… paid that boy to do that… Adrien from Mizzou,” @benji.ctu said

Other comments poured in of images that seemingly reflect anti-Black rhetoric, with characters like “Stephen” played by Samuel L. Jackson in the 2012 box office hit Django Unchained.

Since Kirk’s death, a number of Black community members have spoken out against honoring the podcaster, who on record called for the termination of affirmative action and expressed his disdain for Black people in high places. From well-known leaders like Pastor Jamal Bryant to a student who was expelled from Texas State University after openly expressing his non-feelings toward the murder, Black people have been speaking out against Kirk’s viewpoints, from targeting Black women to hyper Christianity.

A number of White evangelicals across state lines have idolized Kirk, comparing his death to the likes of civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Bryant says ideologies like this make him believe people have more of an allegiance to MAGA than the cross, calling it a scary time in religion and race relations. “I think that their allegiance to their political association trumps their connection to the cross,” Bryant said, according to the Washington Post.

“This is really a critical moment for race relations in the nation, and what the church says and does or does not say is going to play an active role in that.”

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by Jeroslyn JoVonn

September 22, 2025

Jemele Hill Fires Back At Megyn Kelly’s ‘Ugly’ Comment, ‘If You Go Low, I Go To The Gutter’

Jemele Hill cites Don Lemon when responding to Megyn Kelly's "ugly" comments.

Jemele Hill clapped back after Megyn Kelly called her “ugly,” pointing out that Kelly has “more pressing issues” at home, according to Don Lemon.

“In a Sept. 18 Threads video, Hill, who noted the rarity in her engaging in criticism from “other media members,” fired back at Kelly after the conservative commentator, upset over Hill’s remarks on Charlie Kirk’s death, called her “ugly on the inside and out.”

“I rarely respond to personal attacks from other media members because I think it doesn’t serve me. But I ain’t Michele Obama. With certain things, if you go low, I go to the gutter,” Hill wrote in her caption.

“I get called names all the time, but what you not gonna do is call me ugly, because this face card ain’t never been declined,” she said at the start of the video clip.

In her Threads video, Hill ignored Kelly’s jab at her looks and instead pointed to Don Lemon’s response, where he told Kelly to “watch your husband,” claiming he eyes Lemon’s spouse whenever they’re in the same room.

“Maybe the women would like you more if you weren’t such a…..what you said about my former colleague,” Lemon said in a short clip shared by Hill. “Any by the way, Megyn, let me just say something. Deal with your own house and tell your husband to stop looking at my husband across the room; it’s weird.”

After including Lemon’s input, Hill returned to further explain why Kelly has “more pressing” things to worry about than what the f— Jemele Hill is saying.”

“You got more pressing things to worry about, according to Don Lemon,” Hill continued.

The Gworls Are Fighting! Jemele Hill Claps Back at Megyn Kelly’s “Ugly” Comments..

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— The Gworls Are Fighting (@baddietvv) September 20, 2025

“So if I were you, I’d deal with that and worry less about what I’m wearing. Worry less about what foundation number I’m using; if I’m using Mac products or Fenty Beauty, I wouldn’t worry about that. I’d worry about my house, because we good over here.”

Hill wrapped up her clapback with a separate clip showing a woman saying “f— you” to someone and anyone who ever supported their endeavors.

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

September 22, 2025

Atlanta Rollerblader ‘Beltline Kevin’ Signs $100k Annual Deal To Promote Local Eatery Across City

Beltline Kevin has become a household name across the city for spreading joy.

Atlanta’s very own “Beltline Kevin,” the man known for rollerblading across the city’s miles-long trail, is officially a signed athlete.

Kevin, whose real name is Kevin Randolph, became a household name across the city for his singing and skating skills. Frequent walkers and visitors of the Beltline often catch the 61-year-old gliding by, always singing a happy tune. He’s become his own attraction on the trail, which runs throughout Atlanta, sparking joy while catching the eye of one local restaurant.

As for why he does it, Randolph started the unusual hobby during the pandemic. He says his songs help him interact with fellow residents, bridging gaps once fueled during social distancing.

“I started singing at them and saying hello, and greeting them with song, and trying to get them out of their shell, and soon they started high-fiving, and now I have to high-five everyone,” Randolph said to Atlanta News First.

As an ingrained member and highlight of the walkway, Beltline Kevin has been rewarded for his service to bring joy to the community. Now, he will get paid to live out his dream, all while promoting Rreal Tacos. The taco spot already has a few locations across Atlanta. Now, its latest iteration on the Beltline will be represented through Kevin with a $100k deal.

The partnership got started after the COO of Rreal Tacos kept noticing the attention Randolph received as they built out the restaurant.

“We just kept seeing him on the Beltline while we were doing the construction here, and one day we just had a conversation with Kevin and we asked him if he wanted to be in a few of our videos,” said Miguel Hernandez, Chief Operating Officer.

They decided to surprise him with an official offer letter to promote the restaurant, allowing him to do what he does best. The heartwarming video went viral on TikTok as it showed the community’s appreciation for its favorite rollerblader. The former middle school teacher also wants to use his newfound opportunity to pour into the city’s public school students.

@rrealtacos Beltline Kevin signs a $100,000 /year deal with Rreal Tacos as our first ever Sponsored Athlete @Beltline Kevin ♬ original sound – Rreal Tacos

“We believe what you do for our city and the joy that you bring to people is something you rarely see,” the letter detailed. “You’re everything that we believe in. Everything that we as a local brand want to be part of in our city. You are the purest representation of happiness, joy, and good vibes. Atlanta loves you. We love you, Kevin. Keep on skating. Bring people joy.”

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

September 22, 2025

Nike Nods To HBCU Culture With Air Max ’95 Release Just In Time For Homecoming Season

The Air Max '95 release pay special tributes to each of the four HBCUs.

Right as homecoming season gets underway, Nike is paying tribute to HBCU culture with the release of its Air Max ’95 sneakers.

The sneakers come in a variety of colorways that pay homage to four HBCUs: Spelman College, Morehouse College, Florida A&M University, and Norfolk State University. A part of its Holiday 2025 collection, each shoe has its own design and colors inspired by the illustrious schools.

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According to HBCU Gameday, Nike took the school pride up a notch by including each HBCU’s logos and mascots throughout the Air Max ’95 design. The tongue of each sneaker also boasts the school’s founding years, as well as special tweaks to the shoe’s Air cushioning that make these items collectible. However, each mark showcases the immense detail given to each shoe as it represents its HBCUs to the fullest.

Morehouse, also known as the home of the Tigers, includes the all-men’s HBCU’s maroon and white colors with tiger stripes throughout the shoe. FAMU’s version infuses reptilian textures in its design to hype up Rattler Nation. As for Spelman, the all-women’s AUC school features jaguar spots on its shades of blue suede, while Norfolk State has its own yellow suede for its own mascot, Mr. Spartan.

The sneakers came into fruition as a new installment of the Yardrunners program. Launched in 2020, the venture creates shoes that accompany the legacy and style of HBCUs and their fashion-forward campuses. The footwear is designed by alumni, with this latest collection marking the program’s fifth anniversary.

This year’s assortment follows up previous renditions of other classic Nike silhouettes, coinciding with homecoming season. Yardrunners 3.0 collection showcased Nike Dunks and apparel that became the stars on the yard, with additional collections highlighting other HBCUs such as Clark Atlanta, Howard, and Virginia Union University.

However, these new highly coveted shoes may or may not break a college student’s bank as they hope to show out this homecoming. With a retail cost of $190, the shoes will debut on Nike’s website and in-store retailers soon.