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Achievers, Events & Special Feature, World

LeBron James, Oprah Winfrey, Tope Awotona and Forbes’ World’s Top 23 Black Billionaires in 2025

August 26, 2025 No Comments

The global billionaire rankings continue to shift, but the latest Forbes list for 2025 highlights a powerful group of 23 Black billionaires whose influence stretches across industries from cement to technology, sports, entertainment, and finance. This year’s list carries familiar names and new entrants, underscoring how Black wealth creation continues to expand globally. Here is a detailed look at […]

Events & Special Feature, Achievers, Inspiration, Women

Rita Dominic, Omotola, and Genevieve: The Three Musketeers Who Shaped Nollywood’s Golden Era

August 26, 2025 No Comments

They began as young dreamers, armed with raw talent and pure passion for performance. Today, Rita Dominic, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, and Genevieve Nnaji are more than actresses. They are cultural icons whose names are forever etched in the story of Nollywood. Their careers mirror the evolution of an industry that grew from makeshift video productions into a global film powerhouse. […]

Achievers, Events & Special Feature, News

Aliko Dangote Crowned World’s Richest Black Billionaire in Forbes 2025 Ranking

August 26, 2025 No Comments

Aliko Dangote stands at the summit once more. Forbes has named the Nigerian magnate, founder of Dangote Group, the richest Black billionaire on the globe in its 2025 list. His estimated net worth of approximately $23.9 billion places him 83rd among the world’s wealthiest individuals. The leap in Dangote’s fortune stems largely from the operational launch of Africa’s largest […]

Business & Innovation, Africa

Alain Nkontchou: The Cameroonian Banker Poised to Shape Ecobank’s Next Chapter

August 22, 2025 12 Comments

Alain Nkontchou has forged a defining moment in African banking. The Cameroonian financier will acquire Nedbank’s 21.22 percent stake in Ecobank, a deal worth $100 million through his investment vehicle, Bosquet Investments. This acquisition, subject to regulatory approval, is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025. Nkontchou’s connection to Ecobank runs deep. He joined the board in […]

Personalities, Women

Mary-Ann Musangi: Steering Kenya’s Tourism Renaissance with Heritage and Vision

August 22, 2025 No Comments

When Mary-Ann Musangi steps into her new role leading Kenya’s tourism rebrand, she carries history, heritage and ambition with quietly focused authority. As an heiress of the late Kenyan magnate Chris Kirubi, she brings not only capital but experience running institutions rooted in national pride and global reach. Her appointment arrives at a time of global travel recovery and […]

Business & Innovation, Events & Special Feature

Zimbabwe’s Ralph Mupita Drives $6 Billion Revenue Surge in H1 2025 at MTN

August 21, 2025 7 Comments

Ralph Mupita, the Zimbabwean executive steering Africa’s largest telecom group, delivered an impressive first half of 2025 performance at MTN. The company announced $6 billion in revenue, marking a clear turnaround after facing significant macroeconomic hurdles just a year earlier. The driving momentum came from strong growth in Nigeria and a remarkable rebound in Ghana. Nigeria’s operations powered this […]

Events & Special Feature, News

Femi Otedola Shares Business Journey in Memoir ‘Making It Big’

August 21, 2025 No Comments

Femi Otedola has released his memoir, Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business. The book officially launched in London on August 18 and is available worldwide in both hardcover and paperback. Otedola reveals his early ambitions, business setbacks, and eventual success across oil, power, real estate, and finance. He writes with a direct, reflective voice that traces […]

News, Lifestyle, Women

Barbie Celebrates Venus Williams With Special Edition Doll

August 20, 2025 5 Comments

Barbie has released a new doll in honour of tennis legend Venus Williams. The doll, which forms part of Barbie’s “Role Models” series, recognises Williams not only for her career achievements but also for her influence in fashion, business and advocacy for equal pay in sport. The release carries weight because Williams has spent more than two decades breaking […]

Events & Special Feature, Inspiration

Japanese Billionaire Dr Katsuya Takasu: A Gesture Deserving of National Honour

August 20, 2025 No Comments

When the Nigerian U23 football team prepared to travel to Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympics, excitement quickly turned into anxiety. The squad, fresh from a training camp in Atlanta, faced an embarrassing crisis. A lack of funds left them stranded, uncertain of whether they would even make it to Brazil in time for their opening match. In […]

Achievers, Business & Innovation, Inspiration, Women

Crowned by Curls: How Ama Amo-Agyei Built an £11M Haircare Empire Rooted in Culture and Clarity

August 19, 2025 3 Comments

At 30, Ama Amo-Agyei is reshaping Britain’s beauty landscape, not with borrowed formulas or buzzwords, but with a powerful blend of identity, intention, and instinct. As the founder of Plantmade, the UK-based natural haircare brand now valued at over £11 million, Amo-Agyei has done far more than create bestselling products. She’s built a movement. Her journey didn’t begin in […]

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