Leymah Gbowee, a name synonymous with courage and transformative peace, is a Liberian peace activist, Nobel Laureate, and a tireless advocate for women’s rights. Best known for her role in mobilizing a powerful nonviolent movement that united Christian and Muslim women to end Liberia’s brutal fourteen-year civil war in 2003, Gbowee’s work has reshaped Liberia. Gbowee’s journey as a […]
Dr. Aisha Achimugu: The Nigerian Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awardee for Lifelong Commitment to Philanthropy and Nation-Building
Dr. Aisha Achimugu, a prominent Nigerian industrialist, humanitarian, and CEO of Felak Concept Group, has been awarded the prestigious President Biden’s Lifetime Achievement Award. This recognition, presented at the Innovate Africa Gala Night in Washington, D.C., highlights Achimugu’s unwavering dedication to philanthropy and her role in transforming the lives of countless Nigerians through her extensive service and leadership. A […]
Mamo E. Mihretu: The Visionary Shaping Ethiopia’s Financial Future
Mamo E. Mihretu, the tenth Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), is a name that stands at the forefront of Ethiopia’s economic transformation. A dynamic leader with an impressive track record, Mamo is not just an economist, but a key architect of the country’s ambitious reform agenda. His career, which spans government advisory roles, leadership in state-owned […]
BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL PLACES: Exploring the Amphitheatre of El Jem: North Africa’s Majestic Roman Colosseum
Nestled in the heart of Tunisia’s small village of El Jem stands the Amphitheatre of El Jem, a monumental testament to the grandeur of Imperial Rome and one of the most iconic relics of Roman Africa. Recognized as the largest colosseum in North Africa, this awe-inspiring structure was built in the 3rd century AD and could accommodate an astonishing […]
BOLD & BEAUTIFUL HISTORY; ROBBEN ISLAND, SOUTH AFRICA
Robben Island, just 12 km off the coast of Cape Town, South Africa, holds a deep history. Once a maximum-security prison during apartheid, it’s where Nelson Mandela served 18 of his 27 years in prison More than just a prison, Robben Island was also used as a hospital for those deemed “socially undesirable.” Its tragic past as a place […]
Gabe Amo: From Pawtucket to Congress – A Public Service Career Dedicated to Change
Gabe Amo’s path from a humble upbringing in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, to becoming the state’s first congressional representative of Liberian and Ghanaian descent reveals a passion for public service. Born to Liberian and Ghanaian immigrants, Gabe Amo’s story is one of the American Dream. His parents worked hard to give him the opportunities they never had—his mother as a […]
Acha Leke: McKinsey’s Powerhouse Championing Africa’s Economic Growth and Leadership
Acha Leke, a senior partner at McKinsey & Company, stands as a pivotal force driving Africa’s economic growth and development strategies. With over two decades of leadership experience, Leke has been instrumental in shaping McKinsey’s presence across Africa, serving as the Chairman of McKinsey’s Africa region and a member of its Shareholders Council, the global governance board. Leke’s career […]
BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL PLACES: Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela, Ethiopia
Nestled in the northern highlands of Ethiopia, the town of Lalibela is home to one of the most remarkable spiritual and architectural treasures in the world: the Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela. Located about 370 miles from Addis Ababa, these churches are carved directly into the living rock, and their construction dates back nearly 800 years. The story of their […]
BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC PLACES: Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Stretching across the vast plains of northern Tanzania, the Serengeti is a place of breathtaking beauty and untamed wilderness. Known as “Siringet” by the Maasai people, which translates to “wide endless plains,” the Serengeti has become synonymous with the ultimate African safari experience. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a biosphere reserve since 1981, it remains one […]
Happy Birthday, Ooni of Ife, Aláyélúwà Àrólé Oòduà Ọlọ́fin Àdìmúlà Ọọ̀ni Adéyẹyẹ̀ Ẹni-ìtàn Babátúndé Ògúnwùsì, Ọjájá II – CFR
His Imperial Majesty (HIM), Oba Dr. Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, celebrates his 50th birthday, marking a life dedicated to leadership, entrepreneurship, and the cultural heritage of the Yoruba people. Born on October 17, 1974, into the royal family of Ropo and Margaret Ogunwusi, Ooni Ogunwusi hails from the esteemed Ojaja ruling compound of the Giesi ruling house […]