Tsitsi Masiyiwa has built a legacy as a philanthropist, impact investor, and advocate for human capital development across Africa. Her visionary leadership in both the non-profit and philanthropic sectors has reshaped how we approach social impact, poverty alleviation, and education on the continent. As the Executive Chair and Co-Founder of Higherlife Foundation, which she launched with her husband, Strive […]
Monalisa Abimbola Azeh’s journey from law to footwear design is a tale of passion, necessity, and innovation. Her venture, Mona Matthews, was born out of a personal quest for stylish yet comfortable shoes—a quest that ultimately reshaped her career and the Nigerian footwear industry. An active sportswoman in her earlier years, Monalisa played hockey and represented her institutions in […]
Derek Ugochukwu, a name that resonates with creativity, resilience, and cinematic brilliance, has been making waves in the Irish film industry. Born in Port-Harcourt, Nigeria, Ugochukwu’s journey from the banks of the Niger River to the bustling streets of Dublin is nothing short of remarkable. Derek Ugochukwu was raised in an Igbo Catholic family, the third of six children. […]
As the world celebrates another milestone in the life of Bolaji Odunuga, CEO of Duchess and Duke International Magazines, IT Security Analyst, Entrepreneur, Mother of three handsome boys, and Rotarian, it’s impossible not to recognize the outstanding impact she has made in her various roles. A True Leader and AdvocateDuchess Bolaji, the 70th and first black President of the […]
In a world where beauty standards often feel rigid and exclusive, Courtney Adeleye is on a mission to redefine the narrative. From her beginnings as a nurse with a passion for promoting healthier lifestyles to becoming the visionary founder of a multi-million-dollar haircare empire, Adeleye’s journey is a testament to resilience, innovation, and the power of authenticity. Born and […]
For any entrepreneur looking to build a formidable foundational in inspiring the next generation of agripreneurs, the challenges ahead would prove too insurmountable upon first glance. The sector is one that relies extant forces from the farmers’ farmlands to the consumers’ table. Other factors worth considering involves funding and government policies. These strigent measures pervading the Nigerian agriculture sector […]
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 […]
The world of entrepreneurship is a vast land filled with free flowing opportunity, prosperity, autonomy, creativity, and passion. Yet, in the labyrinth of business ownership, there are moments of solitude, high stakes, and spine-tingling fear. It’s a journey where quitting may seem tempting one day, and triumphing magnificently proves risk can indeed equal reward. Here are some of the […]
