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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
David Adedeji Adeleke, known globally as Davido, has built an empire around sound, spotlight, and swagger. Yet behind the thumping beats and stadium shows lies a less-publicised but equally weighty responsibility, his position within his father’s billion-dollar energy empire, Pacific Energy. While many recognise Davido for his musical genius and continent-spanning hits, few know the scale of influence he […]
When Rena Wakama took over the reins of Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, it didn’t come with a parade. There were no loud predictions or attention-grabbing declarations. But she arrived with a quiet conviction, a mind sharpened by experience, and a clear blueprint for what it would take to keep the winning culture alive. Two years later, she has […]
A huge history was cemented in Kigali on Sunday night as Nigeria’s D’Tigress clinched their fifth consecutive AfroBasket Women’s Championship title after outplaying a determined Malian side in a fierce and emotionally charged final. The victory makes them the first team, male or female, to win the continental trophy five times in a row. The final whistle triggered more […]
There are football legends. There are world leaders. But there is only one man in modern history who has been both and his name is George Weah. Born in the slums of Clara Town, Monrovia, Weah did not just beat the odds. He rewrote them. Rising from a war-torn nation with little infrastructure for global football to conquer the […]
Nigerian-born leadership coach and human behaviour expert, Mfon Ekpo, has become the first recipient of the Outstanding Contribution Alumni Award from the University of Southampton. The award, newly introduced to commemorate transformative influence by its graduates, breaks a 163-year precedent at one of the United Kingdom’s most respected academic institutions. Mfon Ekpo’s honour is not merely ceremonial. It stands […]
Nigeria is the most successful nation in the history of WAFCON When it comes to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), the Super Falcons of Nigeria are not just participants or contenders. They are history’s most dominant force. Since the tournament evolved into its current full-scale format in 1998, no nation has come close to Nigeria’s record. Out […]
When Esther Okoronkwo sent the ball into the net at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, she wasn’t just chasing a title, she was awakening a legacy. For those paying close attention to Nigeria’s football DNA, it might come as little surprise that Esther is the daughter of Isaac Okoronkwo, the stalwart defender who once held the line […]
