African and Black artists are no longer on the sidelines of the global art market. From rediscovered classics to contemporary masterpieces selling for millions, these works are rewriting history, value, and cultural recognition on a global scale.
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Grace Ladoja just became the first African woman to design a Nike sneaker. But the story behind that moment, from walking to school for 60 days to building a Lagos festival fresh out of chemotherapy, is what really deserves your attention.
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Nnezi Uduma-Olugu Becomes First Female Professor of Architecture at UNILAG
Nnezi Uduma-Olugu has been named the first female Professor of Architecture at UNILAG, a groundbreaking achievement that highlights her years of resilience, academic excellence, and impact in shaping sustainable design education in Nigeria.
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Most financial advice feels scattered, but real financial literacy is built on just four key pillars. From budgeting and saving to managing debt and investing, this guide breaks down what truly matters and how to take control of your money with clarity and confidence.
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Iroro Tanshi has been named a 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize winner for her work in protecting endangered bats and leading community-driven wildfire prevention efforts in Nigeria’s Cross River State.
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A stalled boat ride on Lake Naivasha led Joseph Nguthiru to rethink an environmental problem. Today, HyaPak transforms invasive water hyacinth into useful, eco-friendly products that support both people and the planet
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Oba Femi shocked fans at WrestleMania 42 with a dominant win over Brock Lesnar, marking a major career milestone and signalling a possible end to Lesnar’s era.
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In many parts of the world, waste is seen as an inconvenience — a problem to be discarded or buried. But across Africa, a new generation of creatives is rising to challenge that idea. These artists are not only reimagining what waste can be, they’re reshaping how the world views African art, innovation, and sustainability.
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The internet has become a second homeland—especially for younger generations and global diasporas—where people connect not just based on location, but shared interests, heritage, and ideology.