Alicia Johnson made history with her appointment to Georgia’s Public Service Commission, becoming the first Black woman to serve on the powerful regulatory body. The milestone carries weight beyond symbolism. The commission plays a direct role in shaping how millions of Georgians access electricity, natural gas, telecommunications, and infrastructure services. Johnson’s entry into this space marks a shift in […]
Johannesburg witnessed a decisive moment for African pop as Asake delivered a sold-out concert that placed him firmly among the most influential live performers of his generation. The show drew fans from across South Africa and neighbouring countries, turning the city into a meeting point for Afrobeats culture. From the first notes, it was clear the night carried weight […]
Dr Onyema Ogbuagu is one of the African-born scientists whose work shaped the global response to COVID-19. A Nigerian-American infectious disease physician and clinical researcher, Ogbuagu played a key role in the clinical trial phase of COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics at a moment when speed, accuracy, and public trust mattered deeply. His contribution sat at the intersection of science […]
Rodina Williams entered the history books as the first Black Illinoisan to earn a doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science, a field that quietly underpins modern medicine. Her achievement marks a significant moment in healthcare education, where laboratory professionals play a central role in diagnosis, treatment decisions, and public health outcomes. Williams’ milestone brings long overdue visibility to a discipline […]
When the Africa Cup of Nations introduced a newly designed Man of the Match trophy created by Yinka Ilori, it marked a rare and deliberate convergence of sport, design, and cultural authorship. Ilori, the London based Nigerian designer known for his bold use of colour and pattern, brought a distinctly African visual language to one of the tournament’s most […]
Africa’s cultural export is now measured in runway shows, gallery sellouts and playlist numbers. Creative work from the continent occupies major stages and museum walls while influencing global tastes in music, fashion and visual culture. The commercial effect follows the cultural one: brands and artists translate visibility into markets, and those markets in turn fund bigger, riskier projects. This […]
Moses Bliss and Marie Wiseborn – estimated $1 million Tolu Oniru (Toolz) and Tunde Demerun – $1 million Banky W and Adesua Etomi – estimated $1.3 million Priscilla and Juma Jux – Estimated $1.1 million Kenesglow and Ugo –$2 million Halima Babaginda and Hauwa Lawal – $3 million Davido and Chioma – Over $5 million Fatima Dangote and Jamil […]
For travelers who want to experience the continent’s contrasts within a single long weekend, these three destinations form an elegant route that moves from savannah to skyline, from remembrance to renewal, and from city heat to ocean calm. East Africa offers a rare blend of energy, memory, and serenity, and few itineraries capture that essence better than a two-day […]
2025 has been the year Africa’s influence stopped being a talking point and became a measurable force. The continent that was once just exporting raw materials now incubate cultural movements, finance new industries, and steer global conversations. The people who matter in 2025 are those who build infrastructure, tell stories with global reach, shape policy that unlocks markets, fund […]
