All posts by Oji Ben Ebuka

will.i.am
Innovation

Musical icon will.i.am leads $15m angel round to launch ‘flying car’

Will.i.am has remained one of the prominent figures in America’s music scene for many years. But over time, he has branched off to other sectors where he is pioneering innovation and firmly entrenching his signature…

By Oji Ben Ebuka November 30, 2023
Business

NBA legend Earvin Magic Johnson officially joins the ‘Billionaires Club.’ Here is how he built his $1.2 billion empire

Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson Jr., the iconic NBA point guard often hailed as the greatest in his position, has achieved an extraordinary milestone by joining the exclusive ranks of billionaires globally. This accomplishment solidifies his status…

Oprah Winfrey
News

Oprah Winfrey makes another laudable philanthropic mark with $2.5 million donation to the U.S. Dream Academy

The U.S. Dream Academy, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to inspiring and investing in the lives of children with incarcerated parents, celebrated its 25th Anniversary on October 2 at the Museum of the Bible in Washington,…

Leslie D. Hale
Wealth

Here is how much Leslie D. Hale, the first Black woman to lead a listed REIT earns

Leslie D. Hale, a prominent corporate executive in America, holds the position of President and Chief Executive Officer at RLJ Lodging Trust, a top hotel real estate investment trust. Her exceptional leadership skills have been…

By Oji Ben Ebuka November 13, 2023

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News

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.
Thrive

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
News

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
News

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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