Sonwabile Ndamase, Fashion Designer & Creator, Mandela Shirts. The designer of the original Madiba shirt, admits that he was never put off by the lack of representatives of African fashion in the mainstream. His label, Vukani Fashions, began as an outlet for his passion for indigenous African fabrics and cultural design. He saw it as …
Dr.Dambisa Moyo is a Zambian-born economist and best-selling author, known for her analysis of macroeconomics and global affairs. She serves on the boards of Chevron Corporation, Conde Nast and the 3M Company. Moyo worked for two years at the World Bank and eight years at Goldman Sachs before becoming an author and international public speaker. She …
Master KG is a South African artist with a global following. He was born in Limpopo on January 31, 1996. He began producing dance beats on his computer at 13 years old and released his first single, “Situation” in 2016. His debut LP, Skeleton Move, followed 2018, with the album’s title track being named “Song of the …
Jeymes Samuel is the British-Nigerian filmmaker who made his feature debut with the Netflix Western ‘The Harder They Fall’, has signed with CAA for representation. The Netflix chart-topper centers on outlaw Nat Love (Jonathan Majors), who learns that his enemy Rufus Buck (Idris Elba) is being released from prison, rounding up his gang to exact revenge …
Mo Abudu, an entrepreneur with a predilection for television, launched EbonyLife TV, Africa’s first global black entertainment and lifestyle network, in 2013. Her primary goal for the channel was to create a more positive narrative around Africa. What followed was a string of inspirational series like; The Governor, about Nigeria’s first female state governor; Desperate …
Monde Twala is the Senior Vice President & GM ViacomCBS networks Africa & Peer Lead BET intl. He was previously Managing Director for e.tv Channels, South Africa’s largest Free-To-Air commercial television channel. Monde has a strong passion for content and vast experience in production management for both local content and international rights acqusitions. He has …
Shawn Corey Carter, known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record executive, and media proprietor. He is regarded as one of the most influential hip-hop artists in history. Since 1996, Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee and 24-time GRAMMY award-winner, Shawn “JAY Z” Carter has been a dominant force in popular culture. With multiple businesses …
Bolanle Austen-Peters (BAP) is one of Nigeria’s most prolific theatre and movie director and producer. She has pioneered the national and international re-emergence of the Nigerian theatre industry. With a passion for the arts, BAP founded Terra Kulture in 2003 after developing an interest in the creative sector. Terra Kulture was established because there were few …
Aba Blankson is a visionary executive and the current Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for the NAACP. She oversees and develops communication strategies, campaigns, and partner collaborations to elevate the NAACP brand’s products and services. Under her leadership, the NAACP launched initiatives such as the “COVID Unmasked” virtual event series to raise awareness of pandemic …
Abiola Akanji popularly known as Chef Stone (born 29 January 1984) is a Nigerian Chef, CEO, Writer and Humanitarian. He was born and raised in Lagos state, Nigeria. Becoming a chef was a conscious decision for Chef Stone. He’s always had a passion for cooking but like most Nigerian youth back then, this wasn’t enough. …