The white wedding of Davido and Chioma in Miami was a carefully staged global moment. Recall that this is following their traditional ceremony in Nigeria in April — the Miami edition brought a distinctly international cast of guests and a scale of production more often associated with major cultural galas than private nuptials. Logistics read like a short list […]
Seventeen-year-old Nafisa Abdullah Aminu stood calmly on stage as the final scores were announced at the TeenEagle Global Finals in London. When her name was called as the overall global winner in English language skills, she smiled modestly. But back home in Nigeria’s Yobe State, the moment hit like a thunderclap. A girl from one of the country’s most […]
African footballers are commanding record-breaking salaries in 2025, reflecting their global impact both on and off the field. The rise of the Saudi Pro League and continuing dominance in Europe have transformed earnings for the continent’s stars. Here’s a closer look at the top 10 earners and what sets them apart. 1. Riyad Mahrez (Algeria / Al‑Ahli, Saudi Arabia)At […]
David Adedeji Adeleke, known globally as Davido, has built an empire around sound, spotlight, and swagger. Yet behind the thumping beats and stadium shows lies a less-publicised but equally weighty responsibility, his position within his father’s billion-dollar energy empire, Pacific Energy. While many recognise Davido for his musical genius and continent-spanning hits, few know the scale of influence he […]
When Serena Williams moves, the world watches. Her latest move isn’t on a tennis court but in the boardroom, and it speaks to something far more personal: the health of infants. The sporting legend and business powerhouse has thrown her support behind Nara Organics, a premium infant formula brand, joining a $32 million funding round aimed at shaking up […]
Nigerian oil magnate Ademola Adeyemi-Bero is positioning his company, First Exploration and Petroleum Development Company (First E&P), for a calculated expansion into East Africa. The Lagos-based upstream energy firm has expressed keen interest in Tanzania’s growing gas sector, marking a significant pivot in regional energy dynamics and underlining the ambition of Nigerian energy players to play a broader continental […]
Yesterday, the world dimmed ever so slightly with the passing of Dr. Doyinsola Abiola — a legendary journalist, principled leader, and fearless trailblazer. But even in death, her light remains. It burns bright in the pages of Nigerian history, in the hearts of those she mentored, and in the legacy of media excellence she helped shape. Dr. Abiola was […]
When Rena Wakama took over the reins of Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, it didn’t come with a parade. There were no loud predictions or attention-grabbing declarations. But she arrived with a quiet conviction, a mind sharpened by experience, and a clear blueprint for what it would take to keep the winning culture alive. Two years later, she has […]
A huge history was cemented in Kigali on Sunday night as Nigeria’s D’Tigress clinched their fifth consecutive AfroBasket Women’s Championship title after outplaying a determined Malian side in a fierce and emotionally charged final. The victory makes them the first team, male or female, to win the continental trophy five times in a row. The final whistle triggered more […]
Kigali’s steady rise as Africa’s new financial hub gains sharper focus with the appointment of Hortense Mudenge as Chief Executive Officer of the Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC). Her elevation is more than a ceremonial transition. It signals a fresh chapter for Rwanda’s ambitions in global finance and a pointed bet on homegrown leadership with technical depth and global […]
