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 […]
Kenyan business magnate Peter Munga has finally triumphed in a 14-year legal battle over his shares in TransCentury Plc, one of East Africa’s most prominent investment firms. The ruling marks the end of a drawn-out dispute that tested the endurance of one of Kenya’s most respected entrepreneurs and reaffirms his position as a cornerstone of the nation’s corporate history. […]
Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede has a new headline in his long-running effort to prove that African capital can power African enterprise. His Access Holdings group has secured a $10 million risk-sharing facility aimed at expanding credit to small and medium-sized enterprises in Sierra Leone. The move plugs a persistent financing gap at a moment when the country needs jobs and productive […]
Aliko Dangote’s net worth has moved back to roughly $29 billion, a recovery that reminds markets how closely his personal fortune tracks the fortunes of his companies. Bloomberg’s daily index shows the rebound after a mid-August wobble, returning Dangote to the top of Africa’s wealth rankings. The immediate engine of the rebound is Dangote Cement. Better-than-expected results and a […]
Koné Daouda Soukpafolo, the Ivorian businessman widely known as the country’s “cotton king”, has expanded his influence beyond agriculture by taking a controlling stake in Versus Bank. The acquisition marks a decisive shift in his investment strategy, moving from raw commodities into financial services. Soukpafolo built his fortune in Côte d’Ivoire’s cotton sector, where his enterprises became dominant players […]
Arian Simone used the intensity of United Nations General Assembly week to do something that will matter to investors and policy makers for years. She launched the Fearless Global Initiative, a new platform she says will translate the work of her venture firm into a policy and organising agenda for global economic inclusion. The debut took place in New […]
Nigerian oil magnate and philanthropist, Prince Arthur Eze, has once again demonstrated his influence on the continent’s energy landscape by securing four strategic oil blocks in Liberia. The deal positions him as one of the most significant private African investors in West Africa’s petroleum industry, while also reinforcing Nigeria’s long-standing leadership role in regional energy development. Arthur Eze, founder […]
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie accepted the first Felix Jud Prize for Defiant Thinking at the opening of the 15th Harbourfront Literature Festival in Hamburg. The new prize honours writers and public intellectuals who defend free thought and public debate. The award was presented on 20 September 2025 in the Grand Hall of the Elbphilharmonie. Festival organisers described the prize as […]
