Brothers unveil newest evolution of the first-ever alphabet they created for their native Fulani language
Pulaar is a language spoken by the Fulani people of West Africa. But, for the most part of the existence of the people, no one had developed an alphabet for…
Akon says Nigerians are the smartest people in the world, and he may be right
Singer Akon has claimed that Nigerians are the smartest people in the world. The Senegalese-American musician said this while featuring on the Drink Champs podcast co-hosted by N.O.R.E and DJ…
5 popular African fashion styles for men
African clothing styles have evolved over time to keep up with current fashion trends while retaining their distinctive designs. These unique styles reflect various cultures and ethnicities that make up…
How adoptee Linda Johnson Rice of Jet and Ebony fame made history against all odds
She became a leader at a very young age. At the age of 23, Linda Johnson Rice was made the vice president and fashion coordinator of the Johnson Publishing Company…
From taking $500 gigs to making $13M in 2022: how Megan Thee Stallion is building wealth
Since breaking into the music industry in 2019, rapper Megan Thee Stallion has shown no sign of slowing down in both music and business. From taking $500 gigs in her…
AJ Gibbson is the stylist behind some of Lil Nas X and Chloe Bailey’s most iconic looks
Nigerian-American creative director Alexander-Julian “AJ” Gibbson emerged on the fashion scene with the dream of styling models but he ended up being the most sought-after by celebrities on the global…
This black founder started a liquor brand in 2012, lost it all and made a multi-million-dollar comeback
In 2012, Jackie Summers launched a liquor brand called Sorel Liqueur, and became the only licensed Black distiller in the US post-Prohibition at the time. “I started working the market,…
This CEO quit her career as a UN business advisor to launch one of Kenya’s top fashion brands
CEO and co-founder of Vivo Activewear, Wandia Gichuru worked as an international business advisor for the UK government, the United Nations, and the World Bank prior to founding the business,…
How one line from Pharrell’s debut solo album launched Tyler the Creator’s path to success
Before the Grammy Award-winning artist, Tyler the Creator, shot to fame, he witnessed his bouts of failure. His early jobs at FedEx and Starbucks gave him a sneak peek into…
NBA Draft 2023: Twins Amen and Ausar Thompson make history as highest-picked brothers
Twin brothers Amen and Ausar Thompson made history Thursday night when they were chosen back-to-back in the 2023 NBA Draft at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Amen was selected…









