Juliet Ibrahim has never been one to follow the script. With a career that spans across film, television, literature, and humanitarian advocacy, the Ghanaian-Liberian actress and producer has always carved her own path. Now, she takes on a groundbreaking role that signals a turning point for African women in media. She has been appointed as the first-ever President of […]
Edith Jibunoh Appointed Director of External Affairs at the World Bank
Edith Jibunoh is no stranger to global corridors of influence. From the bustling policy rooms of Abuja to the multilateral nerve centres of Washington, she has consistently stood out as a strategist who understands power, people, and purpose. Her recent appointment as Director of External Affairs at the World Bank signals more than just a career milestone. It marks […]
Chukwudozie’s Salpha Energy Secures $1.3 Million to Expand Female-led Solar Manufacturing in Nigeria
Sandra Chukwudozie is quietly rewriting the script. The founder and CEO of Salpha Energy, a Nigerian solar energy company, has just secured $1.3 million in new funding to scale up her female-led solar manufacturing operations. It is a major win, not just for the company, but for women across the continent who are pushing boundaries in the clean energy […]
Simon Peter Engurait named Bishop of Houma-Thibodaux, First Native African Catholic Prelate in Mainland US
For the first time in its history, the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux in Louisiana, United States, will be led by a Ugandan. It was recently officially announced in Washington, D.C., that Pope Leo XIV has appointed 53-year-old Simon Peter Engurait as the next Bishop of Houma-Thibodaux. The announcement came through Većeslav Tumir, chargé d’affaires at the Apostolic Nunciature, in the […]
Oshinowo’s Lagos Markets Installation Earns Special Mention at Venice Architecture Biennale
Nigerian architect Tosin Oshinowo has added another major milestone to her growing list of international accolades. Her thought-provoking installation on Lagos markets, featured at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025, has earned a prestigious Special Mention Award, placing her firmly in the spotlight of the global design world. The Venice Biennale is widely regarded as the most significant event on […]
Fela Kuti Inducted Into the Grammy Hall of Fame
Nearly three decades after his passing, the pulse of Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s music is louder than ever. The late Afrobeat pioneer has been posthumously inducted into the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame, honoured for his seismic 1976 album Zombie, a fearless, genre-defining project that shook the foundations of Nigerian society and gave voice to a generation. The Grammy Hall […]
BET Awards 2025 Highlights: Kendrick Lamar Dominates; Jamie Foxx’s Emotional Comeback; Mariah Carey & Snoop Dogg Receive Icon Awards
Jamie Foxx’s Emotional Comeback At the 25th BET Awards in Los Angeles, Jamie Foxx received the prestigious Ultimate Icon Award, marking a triumphant return after suffering a near‑fatal stroke in April 2023. Presented by Stevie Wonder, Foxx broke down during his acceptance speech, calling it his “second chance” at life. He offered heartfelt thanks to his sister Deidra and […]
Olamide Reunites with Asake on ’99’ Party Vibe Featuring Seyi Vibez, Young Jonn, and Daecolm
Nigerian rap veteran Olamide has dropped a new collaborative single titled 99. The track, which hit streaming platforms on Monday, sees the YBNL boss teaming up with some of the industry’s most magnetic voices: Asake, Seyi Vibez, Young Jonn, and British-Nigerian vocalist Daecolm. 99 is not just another feature-heavy Afrobeats drop. It is a textured sonic experiment that fuses […]
Akinwumi Adesina Appointed to World Food Prize Foundation Council in Global Nod to African Leadership
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, the outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has been appointed to the Council of Advisors of the prestigious World Food Prize Foundation. The announcement, made by the Foundation’s President, Mashal Husain, reinforces Adesina’s enduring legacy as a global voice in agriculture, food security, and economic transformation. Adesina, a Nigerian economist and internationally respected development […]
Afrobeats Star Rema Donates N40 Million to Odumodublvck’s ‘Pity This Boy’ Project
Afrobeats heavyweight Rema has flipped the script, not with a chart-topper, but with a gesture of solidarity and quiet power. Rising rapper Odumodublvck has publicly disclosed that Rema personally donated a staggering N40 million to support his new record, Pity This Boy. The revelation came via a candid post on X (formerly Twitter), where Odumodublvck called for the act […]