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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
When Tems first joined the ownership group of San Diego FC, many saw it as another celebrity investment move. Few, however, anticipated how her involvement would coincide with one of the club’s most defining seasons. Today, San Diego FC sits proudly at the top of the MLS Western Conference, marking a historic moment not only for the club but […]
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 […]
In Malawi’s conservative banking sector, Thom Mpinganjira has done what few thought possible. He built a financial institution from scratch, took it public, scaled it into the country’s largest bank, and in the process, became Malawi’s first billionaire. Mpinganjira’s path was not paved by inheritance or political favour. He came up through the system as a stockbroker, working on […]
Femi Otedola’s name has long been linked to power and prosperity in Nigeria, yet his story is about more than balance sheets. It is the portrait of a man who has shaped industries, preserved tradition, and created a lifestyle that blends influence with quiet dignity. Otedola first built his reputation in energy. As Chairman of Forte Oil, he transformed […]
The global billionaire rankings continue to shift, but the latest Forbes list for 2025 highlights a powerful group of 23 Black billionaires whose influence stretches across industries from cement to technology, sports, entertainment, and finance. This year’s list carries familiar names and new entrants, underscoring how Black wealth creation continues to expand globally. Here is a detailed look at […]
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. […]
