For three weeks, Cabo Verde became one of the most recognised names in global football. For a country of about 530,000 people, the exposure was extraordinary. But the significance went beyond football. It showed how sport can reshape a country’s…
Stephanie Karikari, entrepreneur, media personality and humanitarian, has been announced as a speaker at the 2026 African Entrepreneurship and Business Summit, AEBS, where she will lead a conversation on turning personal influence into sustainable enterprise. She will speak on “Building…
For Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, football remains the foundation. But beyond the goalposts, a broader professional identity is taking shape, one that increasingly connects elite sport with fashion, culture, business and personal branding. The Udinese goalkeeper found himself at the…
Sola Oyebade, popularly known as Mr Mahogany, has been announced as a speaker at the 2026 African Entrepreneurship and Business Summit, AEBS, where he will lead a discussion on the need for stronger business models within Africa’s creative economy. Sola…
Professor Jason Arday has resigned from the University of Cambridge with immediate effect as the university investigates new concerns surrounding his academic qualifications, honorary appointments and allegations of academic misconduct. Cambridge announced the investigation on Wednesday after receiving what it…
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola has invested roughly $300 million in First HoldCo this year, pushing his stake in the parent company of FirstBank above 26% and intensifying speculation that he could ultimately seek majority control. Otedola now controls nearly 12…
Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo is set to make history on August 18, becoming the first African musician and the first Black African performer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Kidjo will receive the 2,854th star…
A new global conservation initiative backed by actor and environmental advocate Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is committing $200 million to protect 100 of the world’s most critically endangered species, marking what organizers describe as the largest single…
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has received special approval from the Chilean Football Federation to continue wearing the name that made him a global football sensation after his memorable FIFA World Cup campaign. The exemption allows the veteran shot stopper to…
Ethiopian Airlines has reinforced its position as Africa’s aviation leader after reporting annual revenue of $9.1 billion for the 2025/26 financial year, delivering strong growth despite operational challenges caused by conflict in the Middle East and the Ebola outbreak in…