Angélique Kidjo, the globally celebrated Beninese singer-songwriter and activist, has become the first Black African artist to be awarded a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame. The five-time Grammy winner was named among the 35 honourees unveiled in the Walk of Fame’s 2026 class, securing her place among entertainment legends past and present. At 64, Kidjo’s recognition […]
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, […]
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 […]
At 29, Michelle Adepoju is redefining luxury fashion by blending her British-Nigerian heritage with traditional African craftsmanship. Her brand, KÍLÈNTÁR, has emerged as a beacon of innovation, sustainability, and cultural pride in the fashion industry. Pulse NigeriaForbes+11Essence+11Essence+11 Growing up in the UK, Adepoju developed a passion for fashion early on, often reimagining thrift store finds into unique pieces. This […]
She’s a published author, an award-winning filmmaker, and a tenured scholar – titles that only begin to scratch the surface of a woman who has built a career redefining narratives around race, gender, and representation in popular culture. At the intersection of academia and creativity, Sheena C. Howard is not just part of the conversation. She’s shaping it. Born […]
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 […]
On a clay court drenched in tension and Parisian anticipation, 21-year-old Coco Gauff rose from the fire, rallied from behind, and clinched her first-ever French Open title, toppling Aryna Sabalenka in a fierce three-set final that will echo through tennis history. The scoreboard read 2-6, 6-3, 7-5. But those numbers barely scratched the surface of the emotional grit and […]
At 17, most teenagers are focused on navigating adolescence. Mongiwa Hazel Ntuli was navigating university-level actuarial formulas—and graduating. One of the youngest-ever graduates from the University of Pretoria, Hazel earned her degree in Actuarial Science before many students her age had even chosen a career path. But this isn’t just a feel-good story about academic brilliance. It’s a story […]
