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From Nairobi to Paris, Kenyan designer Anil Padia is putting African craftsmanship on the global luxury map. His label, Yoshita 1967, has won the 2026 LVMH Savoir-Faire Prize after becoming the first Kenyan label to reach the LVMH Prize final.

Dr Ibironke Odumosu-Ayanu’s journey from Lagos to the University of Saskatchewan has taken her from law student to professor and now dean of the College of Law. Here is how an unexpected decision to pursue graduate studies in Canada shaped a remarkable academic career.

South Africa’s Romanda Hombir has claimed the Miss World Africa 2026 title after reaching the Top 6 at the Miss World finale in Vietnam. Eritrea’s Snit Habteab Tewoldemedhin also made the Top 6, while Nigeria’s Tamunosoye Karibi-George finished in the Top 12.

From energy access consulting to leading Consistent Energy and advocating for renewable energy policy, Dr. Segun Adaju is helping build a more reliable power future for Nigeria.

Nigerian-American entrepreneur Olamide Olowe is stepping down as chief executive of skincare company Topicals, with former Fenty Beauty general manager Sukiana Chancy taking over the role as the brand enters its next phase of growth.

Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy has surpassed four billion total views on YouTube, marking another major milestone in his growing list of global achievements.

From Dangote Group’s 30,000+ direct employees to thousands of workers across Nigeria’s biggest banks and construction firms, these companies have built some of the country’s largest private-sector workforces.

From Goldman Sachs and BCG to Helios Investment Partners, Fope Adelowo has built a career at the intersection of capital, technology and African growth.

Fola leads the 18th Headies nominations with 10 nods, joining Omah Lay, Wizkid, Mavo, Davido and Ayra Starr in a competitive 2026 awards race.

CashAfrica is rethinking how contactless payments can work across Africa. Led by CTO Bello Opeyemi, the company is building reliable infrastructure that helps payment businesses offer simpler, faster and more trusted tap-to-pay experiences.