▫️ African Player of the Year: Achraf Hakimi 🇲🇦▫️ African Female Player of the Year: Ghizlane Chebbak 🇲🇦▫️ Interclubs Player of the Year: Fiston Mayele 🇨🇩▫️ Best Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou 🇲🇦 🧤▫️ Best Female Goalkeeper: Chiamaka Nndozie 🇳🇬 🧤▫️ Best Young Player: Othmane Maamma 🇲🇦▫️ Best Young Female Player: Doha El Madani 🇲🇦▫️ Coach of the Year: Bubista 🇨🇻▫️ […]
Arike Ogunbowale: A New Era Dawns for Nigerian Basketball
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 […]
Afua Kyei: Architect of Britain’s Financial Strategy and Voice for Inclusive Leadership
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 […]
Black Coffee Acquires $9 Million Luxury Mansion in Cape Town
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 […]
Aliko Dangote Becomes First Black Person in History to Reach $30 Billion
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 $30 billion. The Nigerian industrialist’s new milestone reflects the continued rise of his business empire and the strengthening position of African enterprise on the global economic stage. The surge in Dangote’s fortune comes as the […]
A$AP Rocky Named 2025 Fashion Icon by the Council of Fashion Designers of America
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 […]
Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty Named One of TIME Magazine’s Greatest Inventions
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 […]
£200 Million Tech Visionary Dean Forbes Reveals What It Means to be Business Elite
Dean Forbes, the British tech entrepreneur, now reportedly worth over £200 million, has built and sold four highly successful businesses, each exit reinforcing his reputation as one of the most formidable leaders in the technology sector. Yet when Forbes speaks about success, it is not money or prestige he highlights, but the discipline, humility, and conviction it takes to […]
Fanose Hirreno: The Ethiopian Health Worker Bringing Care to the Last Mile
In the arid hills of southern Ethiopia, the sound of footsteps on red earth often signals the arrival of hope. That hope is Fanose Hirreno, one of Ethiopia’s 40,000 Health Extension Workers who have quietly transformed the country’s approach to community healthcare. With her blue uniform, medical kit, and unrelenting sense of duty, Fanose has become a lifeline for […]
From Council Estate to Mayfair Luxury: The Rise of Britain’s First Black Jeweller to the Elite
In the heart of London’s Mayfair, a district synonymous with old wealth and quiet power, Michael Ofem is rewriting the script of British luxury. As the first Black jeweller to establish a boutique in this world-famous enclave, Ofem has defied expectation and convention, crafting a career that bridges two very different worlds, the council estate of his youth and […]