From a Milk Vendor to a Bank Owner: The Story of Kenya’s Billionaire, James Mwangi
The road to joining the billionaires’ club is not a cakewalk. It is full of highs and lows, and only …
People of Africa
People of Africa seeks to document the struggle, strength and success stories of Africans.
As the only black continent on earth, People in Africa Category will serve as a motivation and reference point to follow and project true African stories.
The continent which is blessed with striking beauty and diversity has 3000 distinct ethnic groups and 2000 languages. The people of Africa have more physical variations than any other continent
How Innocent Chukwuma Became the Biggest Car Manufacturer in West Africa
Innocent Chukwuma also known as Innoson is a household name in Nigeria and beyond. He is famous for being the …
Meet Allen Onyema: The Man Behind One of West Africa’s Largest Airline – Air Peace
Allen Onyema is a Nigerian lawyer and entrepreneur. He is the CEO of Air Peace and a chain of other …
Ifrah Ahmed – The Voice behind the rights of Women in Somalia.
You probably haven’t heard of Ifrah Ahmed. Well, if you have, you know how much change she is steering in …
The Aba Women’s Riot: The Story Behind One Of The First Female Political Movement in Nigeria
Wait, What did they tell you about the Aba Women’s Riot? Long before the word ‘Feminism’ or ‘women empowerment was …
Louis Odumegwu Ojukwu: The First Black Billionaire Who Introduced Palm Oil To The World
You might have come across the name Louis Odumegwu Ojukwu in passing as the father of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, a …
The story behind DryBath Gel, one of the most inspiring South African Startups
Ludwick Marishane was a teenager in high school laying out in the sun with friends when a friend who was …
If you are visiting South Africa, here are some useful tips to guide you through
South Africa is a beautiful country filled with friendly and hospitable people who make you feel the warmth and presence …
Gone but Unforgotten: The Legendary Life of Kenya’s Freedom Fighter, Dedan Kimathi
December 12, 1963 is a great day for all Kenyans. On this day, Kenyan soldiers liberated our land from the …
How Adenike Ogunlesi Made Over A Million Dollars From Needle and Thread
Adenike Ogunlesi is the founder and CEO of Ruff ‘n’ Tumble, a clothing line committed to making kids happy. The …
Samuel Ladoke Akintola: The Last premier of the Western Region of Nigeria
Samuel Ladoke Akintola was born into a wealthy, courageous, and brave family on July 6, 1910, Akintola Akinbola was his …
How Uber Inspired Mark Essien, CEO of Hotels.ng
Mark Essien is the Founder and CEO of Hotels.ng, an online company that makes it easy for people to locate …
How Sijibomi Ogundele, CEO of Sujimoto is Changing the Face of Real Estate in Africa
Sijibomi Ogundele is the CEO and Managing Director of Sujimoto, a construction and hospitality company committed to changing the face …
How 21st-century African Women are Reshaping the Conversation on Gender Equality
Women all over the world today are redefining gender equality- cultural roles that are thousands of years old. There is …