All posts by Oji Ben Ebuka

Pharrell Williams
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Pharrell Williams expands his fashion coast as the new official adviser of brand Human Made

Musician and fashion icon Pharrell Williams keeps amplifying his influence in the fashion industry. Nigo, a prominent Japanese fashion designer, has recently appointed Pharrell as the official adviser for Nigo’s brand Human Made. This latest…

By Oji Ben Ebuka January 23, 2024
Michael B. Jordan
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Michael B. Jordan breaks into the health food market with a sea moss beverage brand

Actor Michael B. Jordan, known for his roles in the Creed and Black Panther franchises, has ventured into the health food industry with his latest endeavor called Moss. The entrepreneurial Jordan, in collaboration with investment…

By Oji Ben Ebuka January 20, 2024
Sarah Bond
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How new Xbox president Sarah Bond embodies the positives of diverse leadership

Formerly of McKinsey and T-Mobile, Sarah Bond is currently serving as the president of Xbox at Microsoft. Far from an overnight sensation at Microsoft’s gaming division, she has achieved remarkable success through a series of…

By Oji Ben Ebuka January 19, 2024
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Kimberly Dowdell, the first Black woman to lead the American Institute of Architects has some big ideas

With urban areas across the world growing increasingly crowded and multicultural, it is imperative for experts to proactively strive for a sustainable future by enhancing surroundings with practical concepts and remedies. The newly elected President…

By Oji Ben Ebuka January 18, 2024

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Tyler Perry lends support to Cocoa Brown with $400,000 after her home was razed by fire

Farrah “Cocoa” Brown experienced a tragic fire that destroyed her home in Fayetteville, GA, where she resides with her young son, Phoenix. Known for her roles in “For Better or Worse” and various other productions,…

By Oji Ben Ebuka February 28, 2024
Senegalese American Dame Dia.
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Dame Dia rose from a dishwasher to become the owner of the restaurant chain where he worked

In 2015, Native Foods had its peak with 26 branches throughout the United States. Since then, the company has undergone substantial downsizing, operating only in three locations: Chicago, IL; Palm Springs, CA; and Glendale, CO.,…

By Oji Ben Ebuka February 26, 2024
Jade Kearney and Marguerite
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Two mothers take on Black maternal mortality with She Matters, a platform for pre and postnatal care

Black women face a higher risk of maternal mortality compared to white women, as highlighted in a recent study. The maternal mortality rate for Black women in the United States is 69.9 per 100,000 live…

Dr. Kingsley Okonkwo
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Nigerian-American Dr. Kingsley Okonkwo to complete first Black-owned sporting complex in the city of Corpus Christi, Texas

A Nigerian-American physician, businessman and sports enthusiast, Dr. Kingsley Okonkwo is adding to the sporting and commercial vibrancy of Corpus Christi, Texas by constructing the city’s first Black-owned sports complex. For years, Dr. Okonkwo harbored…

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