Arike Ogunbowale has accomplished enough in her own right to fill a Hall of Fame resumé. She was a collegiate heroine at Notre Dame. In the Dallas Wings guard’s hands the ball routinely found the net during high-pressure moments. Two WNBA All-Star MVP titles, four All-Star appearances, a scoring championship, all earned before age 30. Yet the next chapter […]
When you walk into the headquarters of the Bank of England on Threadneedle Street, you are entering one of Europe’s most powerful financial institutions. The person who oversees its finances is Afua Kyei, the bank’s Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of Finance, Strategy, Performance and Tax. She joined the institution in June 2019 and now finds herself at […]
Rising actor and musician Jaafar Jackson has been officially cast to play the late Michael Jackson in the highly anticipated biopic about the King of Pop’s life and career. The film, titled Michael, is being directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Graham King, who previously delivered the Oscar-winning Bohemian Rhapsody. Jaafar, the 27-year-old son of Jermaine Jackson, brings […]
British entrepreneur and podcaster Steven Bartlett has reached another milestone in his fast-rising business career. The “Diary of a CEO” host, whose unfiltered conversations with global thinkers and leaders have earned him more than 13 million YouTube subscribers, has successfully closed a new funding round that values his company at $425 million. The valuation cements Bartlett’s position as one […]
AfroFuture, Africa’s most vibrant celebration of music, art, and culture, has unveiled its first wave of performers for the 2025 edition in Accra, Ghana. Leading the lineup is Nigerian sensation Asake, alongside Ghana’s Moliy, South Africa’s DJ duo TXC, King Paluta, and Mavoo Swag. The festival, known for spotlighting the best of African creativity, promises another unforgettable experience this […]
Grammy-winning South African DJ and producer Black Coffee has reportedly purchased a $9 million luxury mansion in Cape Town, further cementing his status as one of Africa’s most successful music exports. The property, located in one of the city’s most exclusive neighbourhoods, is said to feature panoramic ocean views, state-of-the-art architecture, and minimalist design elements that reflect the artist’s […]
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has made history once again, becoming the first Black person in recorded history to reach a net worth of $30 billion. The Nigerian industrialist’s new milestone reflects the continued rise of his business empire and the strengthening position of African enterprise on the global economic stage. The surge in Dangote’s fortune comes as the […]
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has officially named American rapper, entrepreneur, and style trailblazer A$AP Rocky as its 2025 Fashion Icon. The announcement places him among an elite group of cultural figures whose influence has shaped global fashion, recognising his fearless creativity, street-luxury aesthetic, and ability to merge music with style innovation. The CFDA, widely regarded […]
Award-winning entertainer and writer Wayne Brady has secured a global publishing deal for his forthcoming Afrofuturist thriller titled Hard Times, marking a bold step into the world of speculative fiction. The project is already generating significant buzz in both literary and entertainment circles for its ambitious fusion of African-inspired futurism and psychological suspense. The deal, finalised with one of […]
TIME Magazine has named Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty foundation as one of the greatest inventions of the modern era, recognising its groundbreaking role in redefining inclusivity and representation in the global beauty industry. The accolade cements Fenty Beauty’s legacy as a transformative brand that reshaped how the world thinks about skin tone, diversity, and beauty standards. When Fenty Beauty launched […]
