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How to Know That The Value Of The Land You Are Buying Will Appreciate
Everyone wants a cheap piece of land that will appreciate fast. But cheap is most often substandard, lacking a feasible investment strategy. Land appreciation in 10 years or more is at the top of...
Nigerian Fashion Evolution Its Future
Nigerian Fashion has no such vocabulary as subtle. It is chaos in neon colours, where spray-painted danfo buses shuttle countless people daily to numerous brightly-painted pubs, cafes, and places...
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Since its launch in 2010, Instagram has gone a long way. It started as a simple photo-sharing app and has evolved into various things, including a way to reconnect with old friends, a portfolio for...
African Entrepreneurs Guide
Address: https://amzn.to/3mKjhFa As with other continents, small business drives many African economies. Many small businesses in the continent are informal – they account for as high as 60 per...
Gabriel Muli On Values, Systems & Focus
Elex Products Ltd is the brainchild of Gabriel Muli. He started it 19 years back, and while he enjoys its success now, the first 10 years of starting the company were packed with lessons, and he is...
What Does It Take To Turn Things Around?
During these difficult times, some entrepreneurs are closing shop and waiting for economies to open up. Still, some will not just sit and await but are reinventing themselves and choosing to take...
God’s Currency is People – Christine Mweteeli
I speak to Christine Mweteeli, 3xAuthor, Trainer and Speaker and founder of Skill Soft, on lessons through her journey.
James Ngomeli talks about retirement
Does retirement make sense in this day and age? How can one make sunset years meaningful? What is a retirement strategy?
Marketing expert and energy guru James Ngomeli takes us through his...
Victor Orego – Dealing With Discrimination, Failure & Finding Self Acceptance (For Youth & Parents)
After moving to the US in his preteens, Victor Orego had to adjust to a country that discriminated against him for his skin colour. Suddenly not fitting in or being a minority can affect you in ways...
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In an interview with one of the region's best copyright lawyers, we go into his history and choice of career path. How he overcame all odds to do what he does best!
Happiness Is A Four-Letter Word
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Africa’s Top Unique International Airports
When tourists venture out to different countries and visit the airports, they always get surprised by how fluid the airports have become. Many countries took advantage of the delays caused by the...
Africa’s Top Box Office Hits Through Time
Africa's Top Box Office Hits Through Time has a global audience resulting in rising investment from around the globe. Kenya is known for documentaries and historical films. Nigeria's film industry,...
Influential African Personalities You Should Know
Influential African Personalities may be famous, but most are not. Famous personalities are easily identifiable if you want to learn about the continent and current affairs. But some tremendous...
Brigid Kosgei
Brigid Jepchirchir Kosgei was born on February 20th, 1994, in Elgeyo Marakwet, a region in the Kenyan Rift Valley known to produce some of the world's top runners. She won the 2018 and 2019 Chicago...
Six amazing desk setup ideas to improve productivity
Working remotely has helped Africa in a variety of ways. Many people prefer to work from home rather than going to an office every day and wasting time driving or waiting for a meeting to start....
Most Expensive African Cities
The cost of living in a big city is often too high. The world's most sought locations are desirable; therefore, living in one will cost you more. However, some cities worldwide are so costly that...
Iconic Places To Visit In Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa's second-largest metropolis, is one of the world's most beautiful cities. It is a tourist's paradise with a veritable melting pot of creativity, cuisine, and colour,...
Most Famous Black Scientists
Black Scientists have been a part of advancing humanity by using their inventions for good. While some black scientists are famous and well known, others are not. Here are a few of the most famous...
Uzor Arukwe
Uzor Arukwe is an actor and model. He was born, raised, and went to school in Abia State in the Eastern part of Nigeria. The actor has featured in more than 200 movies since his debut in acting....
Amazon Bestsellers By African Authors
In case you are thinking of going global and want to read some outstanding bestseller novels, the works of African Novelists are an excellent place to start. African literature is available on the...
Joke Silva
Joke Silva is a Lagosian Actress, Movie director, philanthropist, and successful businesswoman. In her interview with Chude, she discussed her early years at an annual Lagos conference in 2017. She...
African Foods Taking Over World Cuisine
Travelling to Africa is an unforgettable experience. Each country has its unique history, traditions, languages, cultures, landscapes, flora, and fauna. Despite the immense differences in each...
Lumkani: Solving Household Fire
Lumkani solves household fire problems through a smoke detector and insurance. Lumkani is a small blue box. First, it measures the rate of temperature rise and then detects smoke. This ultimately...
Davido
David Adedeji Adeleke, also known as Davido, OBO, is a Nigerian - American born singer. The musician has topped charts, had sold out events not only in Africa but London and the US and collaborated...
Salif Keita
Salif Keita is a Malian-born singer. Here is all you need to know about him. Salif Keita Early Life Salif Keita born 25th August 1949 in Djoliba, Mali. Born a prince, he can trace his lineage to...
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo hats off; he and his brothers, also in the NBA, are the absolute best amongst their peers. Here's a look at the famed 'Greek Freak'. Early life (1994-2011) Giannis (born as...
African Non Alcoholic Drinks You Must Try
African Non Alcoholic drinks have been part of modern culture though centuries and many countries have adopted them. Some elements perfectly capture the essence of and differences between cultures...
African Businesses To Watch
African Businesses to watch make waves in the market despite today's unstable world economy. Our Continent is home to a lot of great businesses and mind-blowing innovations. Many start-ups in Africa...
Oprah Winfrey
When I hear the name Oprah, I remember the first time I heard it. It was the Oprah Winfrey Show on Kenya Television Network (KTN). I have wanted to know more about Oprah’s $2.6 billion net worth...
Tems
Tems-Temilade Openiyi, stage name Tems is one of Africas latest music sensations. She was born on the 11th of June 1995 to a British father and a Nigerian mother. Tems discovered her love for music...
Oldest Hotels In Africa
Hotels in Africa are part of the history and development of the continent. When it comes to breathtaking beauty, Africa tops the list. It has it all: vast savannas, gorgeous beaches, and majestic...
Top 10 most powerful passports in 2022
A passport is a crucial document that affects global mobility and hence influences global social equality. Some passports offer greater travel freedom to the citizens, while some don’t. Most...
Catch.er: Movie Review
"Have you watched Catch.er?" "You'll love it," "Nollywood blew my mind!" Those were my friend's comments about Catch.er. They bugged me until I watched the movie. And from the movie's beginning, I...
Slay
Slay is a movie set in South Africa. It is Star-studded with South African, Nigerian and Ghanaian actors. Netflix categories it as a comedy which made me watch it. It is an easy watch; it made me...
Will Smith Slaps Chris Rock At The Oscars
So, Will Smith slapped Chris Rock for making jokes about his wife's alopecia, and the world is going nuts about whose right and who was wrong. It looks like it is wrong to hit someone at face value....
Movie Review- Veve: A world of vengeance and power
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Africa’s Top 10 Athletes
The first competitive sports in Africa were held in 1965 in Congo. Today, regional and international athletic academies recruit some of the best talents, giving skilled and motivated African...
10 Must-Have African Decor
African decors are always vibrant, artistic, and stimulating. Moreover, they evoke the aesthetics of sunburned soil, deep lush rainforests, nostalgic savanna plains, burnt orange sunsets, and lively...
50 African proverbs and their meanings
A proverb is a traditional adage that gives guidance based on personal experience by using metaphors or allegories. Proverbs are common in spoken language. They passed onto future generations as...
Top 5 unforgettable moments in AFCON 2021
Football undoubtedly is the most popular sport in Africa, which unites the entire continent. While many nations play internationally, they participate in the Africa Cup of Nations, a tournament...
Invest In These 10 African Countries In 2022
Africa is quickly becoming the most popular market to invest in. The World Economic Forum has designated Africa as home to more than half of the world's fastest-growing economies. It offers abundant...
6 Best Kept Secrets Of Cairo, Egypt
Cairo boasts several pyramids and rich Eastern African culture, but there is more to this ancient city than that. Go on a trip to Egypt to explore some of the best-kept secrets of Cairo, the...
Hakeem Olajuwon
Hakeem Olajuwon exemplifies the African spirit of industry, hard work, diligence and commitment to excellence. In our deep dive into successful Africans, we look at the life of Nigerian-American...
PiggyVest
PiggyVest is an investment platform. Formerly known as Piggy Bank, it rebranded to PiggyVest in 2019. The company offers consumers investment alternatives in addition to savings. Thus, PiggyVest...
54Gene: Working To Improve Medical Solutions For Africa
54Gene strategically works in Africa because Africans have the most genetic diversity globally. What would surprise you is knowing that most genetic data comes from Europe, Asia, and other...
Adesua Etomi-Wellington
Adesua delved into the music world with her first single on February 11th, 2022 So Natural. Here is a little background on the award actress. Adesua Etomi Early Life Tolulope Adesua...
Tongoro: A Portal To African Style and Creativity
Tongoro is an Indigenous brand founded in 2016 in Dakar, the capital of Senegal. From the beautiful maxi gowns to flare skirts and fashion head ties inspired by the Wodaabe tribe. Tongoro is all...
How We Got Some African Country Names & Africa
African Country names for many are a mystery to unfold. Without a name, something doesn't exist in the known world. Europeans for a long time didn't know many places. Sadly when they discovered them...
Why Weather Forecasts Always Seem Wrong
Weather Forecasts seem wrong more often than they are right. Poor weather predictions have you carrying an umbrella and rain boots on a sunny day. When things don’t go as planned, it’s natural...
Smart Money Woman
Smart Money Woman is an outstanding financial literacy book. So, not surprising that the movie is an exceptional piece of art. I read the book” Smart Money Woman” by Arese Ugwu in 2017. I loved...
Pumpkin Leaves – How to Prepare and Cook Them
Pumpkin leaves – known locally in southern Nigeria as Ugwu – boast global acceptance. Anyone who desires to incorporate some African flavour in their kitchen should consider...
Startups To Watch Out For In 2022
Startups to watch out for this year despite Corona getting notable accolades. The entrepreneurs behind them continue to innovate after a difficult period, and African startups are included. They are...
15 African Holiday Spots To Visit This Summer
African Holiday spots to visit this summer are as varied as tastes. So, it has the perfect mix of rustic, adventurous, and exciting summer experiences. Many tourists praise Africa for its...
Top 3 Investment Options
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5 Inventions By Black People You Didn’t Know
Inventions by black people are considered rare. As man has gradually evolved, inventing tools for the money, out of necessity, for fun, and making life easier, inventions by black people have been...
20 Ideal Wedding Destinations On The African Continent
When planning a Destination Wedding, an experienced wedding planner can assist you in deciding on a location and a venue and navigating the complexities of tying the knot in a foreign nation. If...
Top 15 More Ah-mazing Players In The NBA
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Fally Ipupa Profile
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Top 10 Most Influential African Women.
We love to celebrate extraordinary women doing great things in their positions. They have received several awards and are recognised worldwide. Below are ten such women and some of their...
Yemi Alade – A Girl With A Mission
Yemi Alade sings to unite Africa. Her full name is Yemi Eberechi Alade. She's a native of Ondo State, born in Abia State, which is in the Eastern part of the country. Yemi Alade has a penchant for...
Marakesh – The Best Wedding Destination
Marrakech, sometimes spelt Marrakesh, is a captivating destination in southern Morocco that continues to enchant couples seeking an exotic, unforgettable place to declare their love. Those who...
Diamond Platnumz
When he was just 17, Diamond Platnumz had big dreams. He sold secondhand clothing and pumped gas to achieve his goal, but it was never enough. Eventually, he sold his mother's gold ring! "I told her...
Thomas Sankara
Thomas Sankara was a military officer in the Burkinabe forces and later acquired the role of the President of Burkina Faso. He was Marxist. Due to his aspirations and position, he is commonly...
5 Beautiful Places to Retire to in Africa
Africa is rich in unique cultures, natural resources, beautiful landscapes and sceneries, and unique lifestyles that make The Continent appealing to anyone wishing to retire in Africa. Each country...
10 Great Women in African History
Great women in Africa went beyond the call of duty and changed people's perception of female leadership at times when the thought of being a leader for a woman was frowned on. Undermined but highly...
Destination Wedding Zanzibar
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8 Animals You May Not Know Are From Africa
Africa is the world’s second-largest continent, with many exotic and endangered animals. People from all over the globe have exported them. There is no telling that they originated from Africa....
9 African Staple Food Crops You Should Know
We can note that Africa was a prime target for colonization because of its rich fertile lands and abundance of natural resources. Since colonial times, several food crops introduced to and found to...
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Young African politicians aren't foreign to Africa. Having young leadership has defined the African leadership space since colonial times. Today's most old leaders started as young boisterous...
Top 20 African Basketball Players
Basketball was introduced to Africa in the 1960s and quickly gained popularity. After more individuals became aware and began to practice, professional teams were established with the drive to win....
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Oloture – Not for the Faint-Hearted
As a caveat, Oloture is not for the faint of heart — you can almost smell the alcohol, cigarettes, and sweat from the filthy, violent men as you pace through the dark prostitute bars. It delves...
Africa, Of Whom My Mother Sings
The Topography Of Africa A lot of people have a tainted idea of what Africa looks like. They think of Africa as a continent filled with desert sands, jungles, wild animals, and poor people. The...
8 amazing healing properties of Ginger
Ginger is a popular herb used in cooking, dietary supplements for fitness, and medical purposes. We use Ginger for its many medicinal properties and effective solution for vomiting and nausea....
For Maria, Ebun Pataki
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Schools Kill Children’s Creativity!
All children are born artists … The issue is how to stay an artist as we get older.”Picasso Today, this is more evident than ever because the educational system coaches them to be less creative....
The Most Entrepreneurial Women in South Africa
Historically, women hardly had any social and economic impact in many African communities. Discriminatory hiring practices supported a lack of fair job opportunities for women. Responsibilities that...
The African Cup Of Nations
After surviving multiple postponement and cancellation threats, the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) finally commenced. African football fans had been antsy and western media, and soccer pundits spelt...
Effect of Social Media On Mental Health
The usage of social media platforms is inevitable. One can say it is universal. As the name implies, it's a chance to meet and know new people or enhance already built relationships without stepping...
Tiwa Savage – Africa’s Song Bird
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14 Impressive Facts On African Military
Military forces from Africa have often been seen as weak. Their positive contributions to the world are overlooked. However, some facts about Africa’s military forces and Black personnel will make...
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The journey of Muammar Gaddafi is one of a young, handsome, charismatic army officer, from a revolutionary hero to an international pariah. The death and assassination of the former Libyan colonel...
13 Herbs You May Want To Reconsider
4 herbs to reconsider and 9 interesting applications Many natural products sold as dietary supplements are advertised as health enhancers. That they promote well-being and prevent...
New Retirement Working Retirement
Is there a word for retirement in African languages? Retirement in Africa has never meant not working. Traditionally in our communities, different age groups played varied roles, which was their...
How Vaccine Ingredients Changed How We Think About Death
It’s better not to die, because that’s the only way of getting good things such as success and happiness.Eric Olson, University of Sheffield, UK. However, vaccinations are essential for...
How To Do Awesome Interviews
Interviews can be pretty exciting and allow you to see the skills and expertise available in the market. You often want to achieve, especially with your first employee. You want someone you can hand...
The 10 Most Popular African Languages
- Number 5 Will Shock You! Africa – a continent that’s been more than a conglomeration of people. A place that is so rich and full of culture and grace that every nook and cranny gives a...
15 Software That Helps You Achieve More
As You Work From Home As the world transitions into a more remote work environment, staying productive and efficient while working from home is crucial. As an African freelancer or independent...
Things about fitness your trainer does not want you to know
Getting fit is an admirable practice. Finding an excellent personal trainer is a commendable step to a healthier life. More often than not, it requires perseverance and patience to get your desired...
Five Ways To Use Twitter To Gain Followers
Twitter is a perfect medium to gain like-minded followers, like other popular social media platforms. Increasing your followership on Twitter helps you project your brand to a larger audience....
6 African Apps That Are Revolutionizing Their Market
In a rapidly growing world that has turned virtual and technological, African app developers have to build apps to make life easier. There are several of these apps. Here are some that caught...
5 Technologies For Africa: 2022 And Beyond
Modern technology is impacting our daily lives like never before. It is vital that Africa stands up and claims a share of the benefits that it has to offer. The continent has the potential – a...
African Infrastructural Projects You Can’t Get Enough Of
Africa is said to be among the top ten fast-growing economies worldwide. According to statistics, the population growth of this continent reaches new limits every day, with the annual population...
How to Avoid Office Gossip
It's all too easy to get caught up in tittle-tattle at the office, but exercising professionalism and distance won't cost you a dime. Whether you had a run-in with the office drama queen or heard...
6 Things You Need To Know About Successful Startups But
You may not want to hear it, but you must do it to be a successful enterprise. Whether they prefer to change the world or truly make their vision a reality, startup founders dream of giving society...
Africa’s Top 20 Most Super Proficient Footballers
Have you always wanted to know the players, but understanding who is who in the game leaves you confused about the craze? Here is a fast breakdown of the key players in the continent and why we love...
A Naija Christmas
If you love comedy, this is it! It is a heartwarming and highly entertaining tango between a mother, her sons, and the skeletons in their cupboards when it comes to relationships. A Naija Christmas...