In a small kitchen in Herne Hill, South London, the scent of jerk spices mingles with the aroma of truffle oil. Behind the pass, 31-year-old Nathaniel “Natty” Williams, better known to his online followers as Natty Can Cook, moves with the precision of a man who has fought for every second chance life has offered him. Four years ago, […]
From Deportation Notice to the Supermarket Aisle: How Funke Egberongbe Turned a Near-Exit Into a New Beginning
When Funke Egberongbe received a letter from Irish immigration authorities years ago, it felt like the final blow. It wasn’t just the threat of deportation, it was the fear that everything she had hoped, prayed, and endured for would be erased in a single decision. But she didn’t fold. She held on. Nearly two decades later, that same woman, […]
Olamide Defies Time; Dominates Music Charts with New Album
Why His Self-Titled Album Proves Mastery in Afrobeats At 36, Olamide breaks through the noise with Olamidé, his eleventh studio album, released 19 June 2025 via YBNL/Empire tiktok.com+15en.wikipedia.org+15persecondnews.com+15. Rather than chasing fleeting trends, he crafts songs steeped in purpose and deep knowing—showcasing why he remains a defining voice in Afrobeats. Data shared by Top Charts Africa on Saturday revealed […]
Breaking the Billion-Dollar Ceiling: The Top 10 Richest Women in the World (2025)
In 2025, the number of female billionaires has reached a new high, with 406 women making Forbes’ list of the world’s 3,028 billionaires, accounting for 13.4% of the total. This marks a slight increase from 2024, where women represented 13.3% of the list. Forbes Here are the top 10 richest women in the world as of 2025: 1. Alice […]
Herbert Mensah: The Game Changer for Rugby in Africa
Herbert Mensah is a big name in the world of sports in Africa. He has done amazing things for rugby, especially in Ghana, and his journey shows how strong leadership and a passion for growth can make a difference. In March 2023, Herbert became the President of Rugby Africa. He brought a lot of experience and new ideas to […]
Sudanese Filmmaker Timeea Mohamed Ahmed Brings Sudan’s War to Global Spotlight with Acclaimed Documentary
There is a particular kind of power that lives in stories told by those who lived them. Sudanese filmmaker Timeea Mohamed Ahmed has not only lived through the trauma of conflict but has done what few are brave or skilled enough to do: shape that experience into a cinematic truth that speaks across borders, languages, and politics. As one […]
Peter Turkson – Ghana; Robert Sarah – Guinea; Arinze – Nigeria: When the Mitre Missed Africa: The Cardinals, the Continent, and the Vatican’s Cold Shoulder
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 […]
#WIWC2025: How WOW Organisation Brought Hope and Empowerment to SOS Children’s Village in Zanzibar
April 26, 2025, marked a day of compassion, empowerment, and purpose as the Women of Will (WOW) Organisation made a memorable impact during their landmark International Women’s Conference in Zanzibar, visiting the SOS Children’s Village. The outreach formed part of the post-conference activities following the groundbreaking WOW International Women’s Conference 2025, themed “Empowering Women Globally: Creating a Boundless Future […]
Happy 60th Birthday to Yinka Akande
Today, we celebrate a remarkable leader, strategist, and visionary, Yinka Akande, as he marks 60 incredible years of impact, excellence, and innovation! From his tenure as Director-General and CEO of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) to his role as Managing Director of Dangote Industries Free Zone Development Company (DIFZDC), Akande has consistently shaped industries with his expertise and […]
Celebrating Excellence: Arc. Mohammed Honored as Fellow at NIA
The recent investiture of Prince Arc. Akinlusi Muhaiminudeen Adeniji Mohammed as a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) marked a significant milestone in the architectural and community development landscape. The event, held during the NIA’s 2024 Annual General Meeting, celebrated Mohammed’s outstanding contributions to architecture and sustainable development in Nigeria. A distinguished alumnus of King’s College, Lagos, […]