They say lightning doesn’t strike twice. But in the case of the papacy, lightning doesn’t strike Africa at all. For decades now, as the white smoke billows from the Vatican chimney, so too do the hopes of millions across the African continent. Hopes that a son of the soil will ascend to the most sacred office in Catholicism. Three […]
In the evolving landscape of African development, few figures encapsulate the intersection of finance, infrastructure, and innovation as effectively as Aude Apetey-Kacou. With over two decades of experience in transaction advisory, development finance, and startup venture-building, Apetey-Kacou has established herself as a pivotal player in Francophone Africa’s economic transformation. Currently serving as the Business Development Director for Africa at […]
There are rare custodians of language who treat every syllable with reverence, every vowel as sacred, and every sentence as a legacy. One of such luminaries is Dr Beatrice Oreoluwa, a woman of incandescent intellect, unrelenting scholarly discipline, and deep cultural consciousness. For over thirty-five years, she has not only taught language, she has lived it, shaped it, and […]
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 […]
