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8-Year-Old boy from Nigeria wins ‘Outstanding Animation’ in 2023 World Scratch Coding Competition

8-year-old Nigerian kid Dapriye Tuvya Soala Benibo has brought great honor to his country on a global platform. Master Dapriye Benibo, a student at Holden Park School in Lekki, Lagos State, Nigeria, displayed exceptional talent…

By Oji Ben Ebuka November 12, 2023
Angel ReesE
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Angel Reese becomes the first-ever major NIL partner of Reebok

American college basketball star Angel Reese has recently secured a lucrative endorsement agreement with Reebok, a prominent multinational company specializing in footwear and athletic apparel. In its recent announcement, Reebok revealed that it has enlisted…

Pharell Williams
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Here are 21 multi-million dollar investments made by Pharrell Williams

Pharrell Lanscilo Williams, a renowned record producer, songwriter, rapper, and singer, has established himself as an exceptional figure in the music industry. His remarkable influence and success as a music entrepreneur in the 21st century…

By Oji Ben Ebuka November 9, 2023
Robert F. Smith
Business

America’s wealthiest Black man Robert F. Smith acquires a major stake in London-based tech firm

Vista Equity Partners, led by Robert F. Smith, America’s wealthiest Black man, has achieved another significant milestone in its strategic growth. The prominent American technology firm has successfully acquired a majority stake in Gatekeeper, a…

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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
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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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