Fashion Forward; African Luxury Designs and Sustainable Couture Trends
“I Am Not a Theory”: Lupita Nyong’o on Typecasting, Agency and Career Choices
Lupita Nyong’o said she received offers to play enslaved women even after winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2014 for 12 Years a Slave. She described being pitched roles that recycled trauma and racial shorthand, including suggestions that she appear on a slave ship. Nyong’o said she had to “deafen” herself to commentators who framed her […]
Jaafar Jackson to Portray His Uncle Michael Jackson in Upcoming Biopic
Rising actor and musician Jaafar Jackson has been officially cast to play the late Michael Jackson in the highly anticipated biopic about the King of Pop’s life and career. The film, titled Michael, is being directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Graham King, who previously delivered the Oscar-winning Bohemian Rhapsody. Jaafar, the 27-year-old son of Jermaine Jackson, brings […]
Black Coffee Acquires $9 Million Luxury Mansion in Cape Town
Grammy-winning South African DJ and producer Black Coffee has reportedly purchased a $9 million luxury mansion in Cape Town, further cementing his status as one of Africa’s most successful music exports. The property, located in one of the city’s most exclusive neighbourhoods, is said to feature panoramic ocean views, state-of-the-art architecture, and minimalist design elements that reflect the artist’s […]
A$AP Rocky Named 2025 Fashion Icon by the Council of Fashion Designers of America
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has officially named American rapper, entrepreneur, and style trailblazer A$AP Rocky as its 2025 Fashion Icon. The announcement places him among an elite group of cultural figures whose influence has shaped global fashion, recognising his fearless creativity, street-luxury aesthetic, and ability to merge music with style innovation. The CFDA, widely regarded […]
Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty Named One of TIME Magazine’s Greatest Inventions
TIME Magazine has named Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty foundation as one of the greatest inventions of the modern era, recognising its groundbreaking role in redefining inclusivity and representation in the global beauty industry. The accolade cements Fenty Beauty’s legacy as a transformative brand that reshaped how the world thinks about skin tone, diversity, and beauty standards. When Fenty Beauty launched […]
Fanose Hirreno: The Ethiopian Health Worker Bringing Care to the Last Mile
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 […]
Burna Boy Tops Spotify’s Afrobeats Charts for 2025: What the No. 1 Spot Really Means
Spotify has named Burna Boy the number one Afrobeats artist of 2025, placing him ahead of a field that includes Rema, Wizkid, Asake and Ayra Starr. The announcement confirms what audiences have felt for months: Burna Boy’s music continues to command vast, cross-border attention. This ranking is more than a trophy. It is a quantitative signal of an artist […]
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Asake Takes Kings Theatre: Afrobeats, Symphony and a Moment That Changes the Map
When Asake steps onto the stage of the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn on 8 November 2025, it will be more than a concert. It will be a historic moment in the global rise of Afrobeats. The Nigerian superstar will become the first African artist to headline Red Bull Symphonic in New York, a performance series that has built its […]
The Lifestyle of the Rich & Famous: Femi Otedola: Redefining Wealth, Class and Panache
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 […]
