Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has made history once again, becoming the first Black person in recorded history to reach a net worth of $30 billion. The Nigerian industrialist’s new milestone reflects the continued rise of his business empire and the strengthening position of African enterprise on the global economic stage. The surge in Dangote’s fortune comes as the […]
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has officially named American rapper, entrepreneur, and style trailblazer A$AP Rocky as its 2025 Fashion Icon. The announcement places him among an elite group of cultural figures whose influence has shaped global fashion, recognising his fearless creativity, street-luxury aesthetic, and ability to merge music with style innovation. The CFDA, widely regarded […]
Award-winning entertainer and writer Wayne Brady has secured a global publishing deal for his forthcoming Afrofuturist thriller titled Hard Times, marking a bold step into the world of speculative fiction. The project is already generating significant buzz in both literary and entertainment circles for its ambitious fusion of African-inspired futurism and psychological suspense. The deal, finalised with one of […]
TIME Magazine has named Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty foundation as one of the greatest inventions of the modern era, recognising its groundbreaking role in redefining inclusivity and representation in the global beauty industry. The accolade cements Fenty Beauty’s legacy as a transformative brand that reshaped how the world thinks about skin tone, diversity, and beauty standards. When Fenty Beauty launched […]
While many others saw long queues in pharmacies as a daily reality, Adeola Ayoola saw a promise. As the CEO and Co-founder of Famasi Africa, she has built a platform that is quietly transforming how Africans access, manage, and experience healthcare. Famasi Africa was born from a simple question: why should getting essential medicine be such a struggle? Adeola’s […]
Dean Forbes, the British tech entrepreneur, now reportedly worth over £200 million, has built and sold four highly successful businesses, each exit reinforcing his reputation as one of the most formidable leaders in the technology sector. Yet when Forbes speaks about success, it is not money or prestige he highlights, but the discipline, humility, and conviction it takes to […]
In the arid hills of southern Ethiopia, the sound of footsteps on red earth often signals the arrival of hope. That hope is Fanose Hirreno, one of Ethiopia’s 40,000 Health Extension Workers who have quietly transformed the country’s approach to community healthcare. With her blue uniform, medical kit, and unrelenting sense of duty, Fanose has become a lifeline for […]
In a small kitchen in Herne Hill, South London, the scent of jerk spices mingles with the aroma of truffle oil. Behind the pass, 31-year-old Nathaniel “Natty” Williams, better known to his online followers as Natty Can Cook, moves with the precision of a man who has fought for every second chance life has offered him. Four years ago, […]
In the heart of London’s Mayfair, a district synonymous with old wealth and quiet power, Michael Ofem is rewriting the script of British luxury. As the first Black jeweller to establish a boutique in this world-famous enclave, Ofem has defied expectation and convention, crafting a career that bridges two very different worlds, the council estate of his youth and […]
Kenyan business magnate Peter Munga has finally triumphed in a 14-year legal battle over his shares in TransCentury Plc, one of East Africa’s most prominent investment firms. The ruling marks the end of a drawn-out dispute that tested the endurance of one of Kenya’s most respected entrepreneurs and reaffirms his position as a cornerstone of the nation’s corporate history. […]
