The influence of Nigerian creatives continues to expand beyond film, music and fashion into the global branding space. The latest example comes with Korty stepping into the spotlight as the face of adidas Nigeria’s new Superstar campaign, a partnership that celebrates one of the world’s most recognisable sneakers while reinforcing Nigeria’s growing role in shaping contemporary culture. For many, […]
Rotarian and legal practitioner Lanre Adedoyin, Immediate Past District Governor of Rotary International District 9112 has received the Special Leadership Award from City People Magazine in recognition of his stewardship during the 2025-2026 Rotary year. The honour acknowledges a period marked by organisational growth, expanded humanitarian programmes and a renewed commitment to community service across Lagos and Ogun states. […]
Africa’s largest industrial investor may soon deepen his footprint in East Africa. Aliko Dangote, the continent’s richest man and founder of the Dangote Group, is reportedly evaluating major new investment opportunities in Tanzania, a move that could strengthen the country’s industrial capacity while reinforcing its position as one of East Africa’s fastest-growing economies. The interest comes at a time […]
Ghana’s financial sector could be approaching another significant moment of consolidation as businessman and investor Papa Kwesi Nduom expresses interest in acquiring the local retail banking business of Standard Chartered Ghana. If completed, the proposed transaction would represent more than a change in ownership. It would signal the continued evolution of indigenous participation in one of West Africa’s most […]
Healthcare innovation often focuses on new medicines or breakthrough technologies. Dr. Toyin Ajayi has built her career around a different question: how can healthcare work better for the people it has historically served the least? The Nigerian-American physician and entrepreneur has spent the past several years pursuing that answer through Cityblock Health, the company she co-founded to redesign care […]
For millions of people living with sickle cell disease, treatment has traditionally focused on managing pain, preventing complications and improving quality of life. Gene therapy is beginning to change that conversation. In Louisiana, 23-year-old Daniel Cressy has become the first person in the state to be successfully treated for sickle cell disease through gene therapy, marking a significant milestone […]
Hollywood’s appetite for established intellectual property continues to reshape the entertainment business, and the latest example arrives with Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Ice Cube’s Are We There Yet? franchise. The family comedy series, which generated approximately $156 million at the global box office across its theatrical releases, remains one of the most commercially successful family franchises led by a […]
Innovation often begins by solving a problem that millions of people have learned to accept. For biomechanical engineer Yinka Ogunbiyi, that problem was the physical strain experienced daily by professional hairstylists. Her solution has now attracted significant investor confidence. Ogunbiyi has raised a $7 million seed round to accelerate the development and commercialisation of her patent-pending braid assist device, […]
Wealth creation often attracts headlines. The strategies behind it tell the more enduring story. David Grain’s emergence as one of America’s Black billionaires reflects decades of disciplined investing in an industry that quietly powers the modern economy. The founder and Chief Executive Officer of Grain Management has built his reputation by identifying long-term opportunities in digital infrastructure and communications, […]
Ghanaian artist Joey B has never built his career around predictability. With the release of Sexy Highlife, the acclaimed rapper and singer returns with a nine-track project that places one of Africa’s most enduring musical traditions in conversation with one of New York’s newest cultural movements. The result is a body of work that feels both rooted and contemporary, […]