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LeBron James, Oprah Winfrey, Tope Awotona and Forbes’ World’s Top 23 Black Billionaires in 2025

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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 […]

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Rita Dominic, Omotola, and Genevieve: The Three Musketeers Who Shaped Nollywood’s Golden Era

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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. […]

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Aliko Dangote Crowned World’s Richest Black Billionaire in Forbes 2025 Ranking

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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 […]

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Zimbabwe’s Ralph Mupita Drives $6 Billion Revenue Surge in H1 2025 at MTN

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Ralph Mupita, the Zimbabwean executive steering Africa’s largest telecom group, delivered an impressive first half of 2025 performance at MTN. The company announced $6 billion in revenue, marking a clear turnaround after facing significant macroeconomic hurdles just a year earlier. The driving momentum came from strong growth in Nigeria and a remarkable rebound in Ghana. Nigeria’s operations powered this […]

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Femi Otedola Shares Business Journey in Memoir ‘Making It Big’

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Femi Otedola has released his memoir, Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business. The book officially launched in London on August 18 and is available worldwide in both hardcover and paperback. Otedola reveals his early ambitions, business setbacks, and eventual success across oil, power, real estate, and finance. He writes with a direct, reflective voice that traces […]

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Japanese Billionaire Dr Katsuya Takasu: A Gesture Deserving of National Honour

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When the Nigerian U23 football team prepared to travel to Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympics, excitement quickly turned into anxiety. The squad, fresh from a training camp in Atlanta, faced an embarrassing crisis. A lack of funds left them stranded, uncertain of whether they would even make it to Brazil in time for their opening match. In […]

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Davido and Chioma’s Miami Wedding Becomes a Global Spectacle of Love, Wealth, and Power

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The white wedding of Davido and Chioma in Miami was a carefully staged global moment. Recall that this is following their traditional ceremony in Nigeria in April — the Miami edition brought a distinctly international cast of guests and a scale of production more often associated with major cultural galas than private nuptials. Logistics read like a short list […]

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Events & Special Feature, Sports

Top 10 Highest‑Paid African Footballers of 2025

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African footballers are commanding record-breaking salaries in 2025, reflecting their global impact both on and off the field. The rise of the Saudi Pro League and continuing dominance in Europe have transformed earnings for the continent’s stars. Here’s a closer look at the top 10 earners and what sets them apart. 1. Riyad Mahrez (Algeria / Al‑Ahli, Saudi Arabia)At […]

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The Power Play of Davido: OBO’s Afrobeats Royalty and a Seat at Nigeria’s Energy Table

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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 […]

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Serena Williams Champions Infant Health with $32 Million Backing of Nara Organics

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When Serena Williams moves, the world watches. Her latest move isn’t on a tennis court but in the boardroom, and it speaks to something far more personal: the health of infants. The sporting legend and business powerhouse has thrown her support behind Nara Organics, a premium infant formula brand, joining a $32 million funding round aimed at shaking up […]

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