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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Yesterday, the world dimmed ever so slightly with the passing of Dr. Doyinsola Abiola — a legendary journalist, principled leader, and fearless trailblazer. But even in death, her light remains. It burns bright in the pages of Nigerian history, in the hearts of those she mentored, and in the legacy of media excellence she helped shape. Dr. Abiola was […]
There’s something arresting about the way Ashleigh Plumptre walks onto the pitch, sharp, assured, unapologetically grounded. Her name might once have been whispered through English football academies, but today, it rings loud in Nigerian households. In her decision to wear the green and white of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, Plumptre did more than switch national allegiance. She made a declaration. […]
Faith, Fat, Family & Fire: Inside Tobe Nwigwe’s Movement Houston native Tobechukwu “Tobe” Dubem Nwigwe never intended to dominate music charts, he simply never had a Plan B. A football injury derailed his NFL aspirations, but it didn’t derail his drive. The Nigerian-American linebacker pivoted from the gridiron to grassroots purpose. After the blow ended his football future, Nwigwe founded […]
In an industry often dominated by buzzwords, billion-dollar valuations, and high-profile founders, Dr Toyin Ajayi is building something far more powerful — and doing so without fanfare. As Co-founder and CEO of Cityblock Health, a $6 billion healthcare company tackling some of America’s deepest systemic health inequalities, she isn’t chasing headlines. She’s rewriting the rulebook on what inclusive, accessible […]
