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How two African migrants are revolutionizing Africa’s cross-border payment systems from San Francisco

Ham Serunjogi and Majid Moujaled are from Uganda and Ghana respectively, and they are founders of Chipper Cash, a Silicon Valley unicorn fintech that allows Africans to receive money from outside the continent and to…

By Preta Peace Namasaba January 8, 2024
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This is why Byron Allen is willing to pay $3.5 billion for BET

Byron Allen has placed a $3.5 billion offer to purchase BET Media Group from Paramount Global. This is a renewed offer that follows an earlier bid of $2.7 billion in mid-2023. Around the time of…

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Lewis Hamilton’s F1 career earnings cross $500 million

Lewis Hamilton’s illustrious career has been defined by a multitude of achievements, notably his inaugural championship triumph with McLaren in 2008. Astonishingly, he has since clinched an additional six titles consecutively under the Mercedes banner,…

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Meet Samuel ‘Blitz’ Bazawule, the renowned Ghanaian-American Director of ‘The Color Purple’ remake

From The Scent of Burnt Flowers to Beyonce’s Black is King, Samuel Bazawule, widely recognized as Blitz the Ambassador, has gained a reputation for his diverse range of artistic expressions. The multifaceted talent has raised the bar for excellence…

By Oji Ben Ebuka December 29, 2023

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Dr. Juliette aims to transform healthcare access in Africa as Mercy Ships diplomatic ambassador

Dr. Juliette M. Tuakli is embarking on a new chapter in her mission to improve healthcare across Africa, having recently been appointed as the Diplomatic Ambassador for Mercy Ships. With her extensive experience in healthcare…

By Kweku Sampson November 16, 2024
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[WATCH] 30 trailblazing Industry leaders honored at the BlackStars Experience Gala in New York City

Gotham Hall, nestled in the heart of Broadway, New York City, transformed into a hub of celebration and excellence as the BlackStars Experience Gala honored 30 trailblazing Black industry leaders. This annual event, held on…

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2024 BlackStars Experience convenes over 2,000 professionals and industry leaders for three days of learning, connections and inspiration in NYC

The BlackStars Experience 2024, hosted by PanaGenius, brought together leaders, innovators, and community members for a transformative event in New York City, celebrating Black achievement, diversity, and leadership across sectors. From inspiring panels to networking…

By Kweku Sampson November 12, 2024
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How these friends turned a casual conversation at a barbecue into a $2 billion dollar firm

With over $2.2 billion in assets under management, GenNx360 Capital Partners is one of the nation’s largest Black-owned private equity firms. The New York based firm focuses on acquiring middle-market business services and industrial companies…

By Preta Peace Namasaba November 3, 2024
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