Sijuwade royal family of Ife, one of Africa’s wealthiest, eyes first oil from one of its oil blocks
Today, the Sijuwade Group holds a 10 percent stake in OPL 276,…
$100 million skyscraper built by Nigeria’s richest woman
Located at the corner of Alfred Rewane (Kingsway) Road, Centre Point is…
Tanzania’s biggest bank, NMB, sees $100 million market value increase in first 25 days of 2025
NMB’s broad footprint in Tanzania, with 231 branches, 715 ATMs, and 7.1…
U.S. blacklist of China’s gaming giant wipes out $3.8 billion from Africa’s most valuable company
This decline reflects a ripple effect from Tencent’s own struggles, with the…
Nigerian superstar musician Tems’ “Wait for U” with Drake, Future nears 1 billion Spotify streams
The song, a collaboration with American rapper Future and Canadian rapper Drake,…
Paradise under threat: Africa’s safest tourist haven could run out of water by April
If the situation doesn't improve by April, the island could find itself…
Equity Group, valued at $1.4 billion, is the leading lender in East, Central Africa
This reflects Equity Group’s effective regional diversification strategy, with nearly 50 percent…
Africa’s biggest Island, Madagascar, sees surge in passenger demand, driven by leisure tourism growth
As the country’s tourism sector continues to rebound post-pandemic, there has been…
Burna Boy crosses 3.1 billion YouTube streams, solidifying global icon status
With 5.11 million subscribers, Burna Boy’s YouTube channel serves as a vibrant…
5 of South African dancer Dada Masilo’s career-defining performances
Masilo's passing on Dec. 29, just two months before her 40th birthday,…
