All posts by Oji Ben Ebuka

Simone Biles
News

Double glory for Simone Biles as she wins her 6th world all-around gold medal and sets new record

Legendary gymnast, Simone Biles, has won her 6th world all-around gold medal. At the recent world championships held in Antwerp, Belgium, the 26-year-old gymnastics superstar emerged victorious in the individual all-around category, earning a score…

By Oji Ben Ebuka October 17, 2023
Paul Young
News

Here is what you need to know about Paul Young, the newly-elected Mayor of Memphis

Paul Young is a lifelong Memphian and a member of the Democratic Party who is deeply committed to improving the lives of his fellow citizens. He was elected recently as the 65th Mayor of Memphis,…

Oprah Winfrey attending Barack Obama Campaign Rally for Democratic Presidential Primary with Oprah Winfrey, The Verizon Wireless Arena, Manchester, NH, December 09, 2007: ShutterStock: 181470764
Business

From media icon to business mogul: A look at Oprah’s path to building a $2.8 billion fortune

Media icon Oprah Winfrey has ascended to the exclusive realm of dollar-billionaires, a status attained by only a select few worldwide. However, for someone like Winfrey, who emerged from humble beginnings in a society marred…

By Oji Ben Ebuka October 13, 2023
Master P
Business

Here are 11 money-spinning ventures owned by music mogul Master P

Master P, born Percy Robert Miller Sr., is a prominent rapper, record producer, music executive, athlete, actor, and burgeoning entrepreneur. Born on April 29, 1967, the hip-hop icon has remained relevant and influential in the…

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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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