In the early 2000s, a geeky Harvard student named Mark Zuckerberg changed the world as we know it from the comfort of his dorm room. Armed with his brilliant mind and a knack for coding, Zuckerberg created a social networking platform that would soon become a global sensation. The Birth of “The Facebook” Originally named “The Facebook,” Zuckerberg’s creation […]
ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO (Benin/France)Best Contemporary World Music Album – 2008Originally from Benin and now living in France, Angélique Kidjo holds the title has Africa’s most decorated GRAMMY winner in history. 2008 saw the first of her five trophies with a Best Contemporary World Music Album for Djin Djin and increased to three more Best World Music Album wins, adding the […]
MARIAN MAKEBA (South Africa)Best Folk Record (Collaboration with Harry Belafonte) – 1966The first Grammy Awards ceremony took place on May 4, 1959 simultaneously at two venues, the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, and the Park Sheraton Hotel in New York City, New York. It took seven years after the inaugural edition for Africa to record her first […]
Oprah Winfrey is an american media mogul born January 29 1954, with giant strides in the media world celebrates her 70 years in a unique style filled with deep resonation and empowering intonations on the global stage. She has many feathers on her cap which includes talkshow host, movie actor, producer and director. Starting her career as a host […]
About a month ago, at a private dinner in New York, Felecia Hatcher who is spearheading experiential marketing, product launch and social media campaigns for global-big tech companies, uttered words that reverberated with a profound sense of purpose, capturing the essence of Black Ambition, a nonprofit co-founded by music mogul turned entrepreneur Pharrell Williams. Hatcher, Black Ambition’s CEO, eloquently […]
From the bustling streets of Olusosun to the pinnacle of African football, Victor Osimhen’s ascent reached new heights as he was crowned the African Player of the Year in a glittering ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco. Osimhen, the dynamic forward for Napoli and the Super Eagles, clinched this prestigious individual honor after a stellar season. Guiding Napoli to their first […]
In the opening months of 2023, a wave of change swept through the corridors of power, reshaping the narrative of global leadership. The exodus of prominent women such as Sanna Marin, Jacinda Ardern, Nicola Sturgeon, Susan Wojcicki, and Martina Merz from key roles in politics and corporate spheres triggered discussions on the persistent gender disparities in leadership. As the […]
True strength isn’t just measured in biceps, but in the power to flex the mind and turn the tides of challenge with sheer wit and wisdom. After all, the brain is the ultimate muscle behind every formidable flex. When David Goggins – an American retired United States Navy SEAL and an accomplished endurance athlete, Goggins completed over 60 ultra-marathons, […]
Engr. Dr. Felicia Agubata, a former President of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), has been bestowed with the honor of having a London Metropolitan/Piccadilly line station named after her on a special engineering-themed Tube map. The map, initiated by the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) and Transport for London (TFL), commemorates engineers from various disciplines […]
For centuries, the continent of Africa has been a treasure trove of flavors, techniques, and ingredients that have gradually influenced global cuisine. Africa’s culinary heritage remains one of the world’s best-kept secrets. Today, on World Chef Day, we celebrate the achievements of black and African men and women who have played a pivotal role in shaping the vibrant tapestry […]
