Young Cape Prodigy Camden Schaper Set to Join Chelsea at 13 Benoni-born Camden Schaper, aged just 13, is on the verge of making a sensation in the football world — reportedly poised to sign with Premier League giant Chelsea for around £700,000 (approximately R17 million) . Schaper’s rise is nothing short of extraordinary. He began his football journey at SuperSport […]
At a time when access to resources, mentorship, and reliable infrastructure remains a stumbling block for thousands of small business owners across Nigeria, Kenneth Nwokike is rolling up his sleeves and doing what few are bold enough to do: build from the ground up. The Nigerian tech entrepreneur and innovation strategist has developed a suite of digital tools and […]
Flight Lieutenant Kafayat Sanni, Nigeria’s first female fighter pilot, has once again carved her name into the annals of African excellence—this time, far beyond the cockpit. The groundbreaking officer, already celebrated for shattering gender barriers in Nigeria’s Air Force, has been honoured at the prestigious Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) for her exceptional academic performance. During […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
