Ramsey Nouah
Ramsey Nouah is one of Nollywood's most talented and accomplished Nigerian film industry actors and directors. He is a Nigerian National with mixed heritage from a Nigerian mother and a...
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Trevor Noah
Trevor Noah is a South African living in the United States. A comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, and television host best known as the former host of "The Daily Show" on Comedy...
Bob Johnson
Robert Louis Johnson, known as "Bob Johnson '' is an African-American businessman and the founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET). He is currently the chairman of RLJ Lodging Trust. Bob...
Dr Claire Karekezi
Dr Claire Karekezi was born on July 4th 1982, in Butare, Rwanda. Her father, Mr Karekezi, was a telecommunications officer. And her mother, Mrs Musine Karekezi, was a high school teacher. She is...
Beverly Naya
Beverly Ifunaya Bassey portrays the African spirit of hard work, commitment, and determination to succeed. Though born in London, United Kingdom, it did not stop her from being a great Nigerian...
Beverly Osu
Beverly Ada Mary Osu shows that nothing should limit you from achieving your dreams. After leaving Babcock University for personal reasons, she did not give up; she sought alternative means to...
Mo Ibrahim
Mo Ibrahim, also known as Mohammed Ibrahim, is one of the wealthiest businessmen in Africa. The Sudanese-British entrepreneur is a famous philanthropist and has many works linked to his name over...
Kanu Nwankwo
Kanu Nwankwo, also known as Papillon, is a French name for "butterfly" because he is light on his feet following the famous peak milk advert. He is an iconic footballer and one of the trendsetters...
Dr Helena Ndume
The name Helena is not too far when discussing hard work, intelligence, elegance, and kindness. Helena Ndaipovanhu Ndume, rightly named Dr Miracle by her people, is one of only six Namibian...
Peju Alatise
Peju Alatise is a passionate artist with a successful career, an author, a poet, and a contemporary architect. She's among the first three Nigerians to exhibit in the famous Venice Biennale Art...
Lucky Dube
Lucky Dube is one of the top South African music legends. Lucky Dube was born to a single mother in Ermelo, South Africa. The reggae star was one of the best vocal performers of our lifetime. He...
K’naan
K’naan – Keinan Abdi Warsame is a top Somali – Canadian rapper. He was born in Somalia and moved to the US, where his father lived, before permanently relocating to Canada after the civil war...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...