Mitchelle Daka has made history as the inaugural Miss Universe Uganda. The entrepreneur and mental health advocate will represent Uganda at the country’s first-ever Miss Universe appearance in Puerto Rico this November.
Marvel’s success in bringing Wakanda to life is deeply connected to African talent. Explore the actors from across the continent who have portrayed iconic kings, warriors, leaders and heroes, and how their performances have left a lasting mark on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The signs are often subtle. A missed medication, changes in mobility, growing loneliness, or frequent hospital visits can all indicate that a loved one needs more support. This feature explores how Bethcare Solutions is helping Nigerian families navigate these moments through trusted, professional home care that keeps loved ones safe, comfortable, and connected.
Most entrepreneurs build businesses at home. Seun Rasheed crossed borders to build one in Rwanda. Through SOUK Farms, the Nigerian entrepreneur is helping thousands of smallholder farmers access global markets while proving that Africa’s biggest opportunities aren’t limited by geography.
Team Nigeria concluded an impressive Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow with 24 medals and a seventh-place finish overall. From Samuel Ogazi and Ezekiel Nathaniel’s history-making gold medals to Temitope Adeshina’s landmark bronze, here are the performances that defined Nigeria’s best moments at the Games.
Temitope Adeshina has become the first Nigerian woman to win a Commonwealth Games high jump medal after claiming bronze in Glasgow. Her historic performance ends a 72-year wait for Nigeria in the event and adds another memorable chapter to Team Nigeria’s impressive campaign.
The Super Falcons bounced back from their opening defeat with a resilient 1-0 victory over Zambia, as Asisat Oshoala’s early goal secured three vital points despite Nigeria playing most of the match with 10 players.
Team Nigeria continued its impressive Commonwealth Games campaign with Chukwuebuka Enekwechi becoming Nigeria’s first men’s shot put champion, Tobi Amusan claiming bronze in the 100m hurdles, and the mixed 4x400m relay quartet setting a new Commonwealth Games record ahead of the final.
McDonald’s has named Nigerian-born strategist Ugwechi Amadi as its new Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer. With an impressive career spanning LIV Golf, Nike and Boston Consulting Group, she will help shape the fast-food giant’s global strategy, innovation agenda and future growth.
The Nigerian Bar Association has entered a new chapter with the election of Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, but decades earlier, Dame Priscilla Kuye made history as the association’s first female president. From breaking barriers in legal leadership to defending the rule of law during military rule, her legacy remains one of Nigeria’s most significant legal milestones.
As the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations continues to captivate football fans across Africa, it’s the perfect time to look back at every nation that has lifted the prestigious trophy. From Nigeria’s remarkable dominance to the rise of Equatorial Guinea and South Africa, here’s a complete history of WAFCON champions and the milestones that have shaped the continent’s biggest women’s football competition.