Former Miss Universe and Miss South Africa, Zozibini Tunzi, officially tied the knot with her longtime partner, Luthando Mluleki Bolowana, in a breathtaking ceremony held on 22 March 2025 at the picturesque Belair Pavilion in Paarl, Western Cape. The intimate yet grand affair was a celebration of love, culture, and elegance. Tunzi stunned in a custom-designed gown by […]
Jabu Mtwa, one of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) 2023–2026 Young Leaders, is rewriting the narrative for African youth through sport. A native of Johannesburg, South Africa, Mtwa is turning the continent’s booming sports industry into a catalyst for change, tackling youth unemployment and transforming lives — one goal, one game, one young person at a time. At just […]
In what could easily be described as one of the boldest musical link-ups of the year, Nigeria’s Afrobeats maestro Kizz Daniel has released a dazzling new single titled “Police”, calling on the vocal magic of six-time Grammy legend Angelique Kidjo and Nigeria’s own silky-voiced sensation, Johnny Drille. This record isn’t just a song—it’s a bold statement, a mood lifter, […]
Kgomotso Lekola never set out to build an empire from plastic. But then again, the great ones rarely do. They stumble upon opportunity, wrestle it to the ground, and mold it into something remarkable. In Lekola’s case, it was pipes—humble, unglamorous, and overlooked. The kind of product that never gets a front-row seat in the entrepreneurial hall of fame. […]
The drums have rolled, the chants have risen, and the royal mantle has found its new bearer. After nearly two years of waiting since the passing of the legendary Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, the ancient city of Oyo has crowned its 46th Alaafin — Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I. At 47, Oba Owoade I brings with him not just […]
Kings reign. Legends endure. And then, there is Sikiru Adetona. When he ascended the throne on April 2, 1960, as the Awujale of Ijebuland, Nigeria had just shaken off its colonial chains, the Beatles had yet to record their first album, and John F. Kennedy was still a senator. Sixty-five years later, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Ogbagba II, remains […]
We love a good underdog story. The idea that against all odds—poverty, systemic racism, generational curses, and the occasional power outage—someone, somewhere, makes it to the top. We romanticize the struggle, package it in bite-sized inspiration, and hashtag it for motivation. But let’s be honest: for young Black talent, the world is not designed for easy victories. Success is […]
At just 26, Penelope Baabe Tettey Adinku has already etched her name in medical history, achieving what no Black woman before her has done – successfully repairing a human heart. A cardiothoracic surgeon from Ghana, she made this historic leap when she performed life-saving heart surgery on a six-year-old girl, marking her first-ever operation as a practicing surgeon. Penelope’s […]
In a bold and historic move, Nigerian travel and lifestyle content creator Alma Asinobi is set to make history by attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the fastest journey across all seven continents. With a mission to complete the challenge in under 70 hours, Alma aims to surpass the existing record of 73 hours (3 days, 1 […]
Kirsty Coventry has been elected as the new President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), becoming the first woman, first African, and youngest person to hold the position. The 41-year-old Zimbabwean sports minister and Olympic champion succeeds Thomas Bach, who led the IOC for over a decade. Coventry’s victory was anything but expected. World Athletics President Lord Coe was […]
