Africa hosts some of the world’s most powerful and wealthy women, and the top 5 richest women in Africa wield significant influence across various industries, including oil, banking, telecommunications, real estate, and pharmaceuticals. Their fortunes do not merely reflect inherited wealth; they also show business acumen, strategic investment, and leadership in male-dominated sectors. Below, we…
Afrobeats superstar Davido has officially joined the Recording Academy as a voting member. This appointment means he now holds a direct role in choosing nominees and winners for the 2026 Grammy Awards. The move spotlights his growing influence in the global music industry and underscores the Recording Academy’s push to diversify its membership. What It…
A western Pennsylvania woman, Jessica Marie Mauthe, 39, now faces serious charges after authorities uncovered the remains of four infants in a home where she once lived. Prosecutors accuse her of criminal homicide, involuntary manslaughter, abuse of a corpse, and concealing the death of a child. The disturbing discovery shocked the Cadogan Township community and…
Lionel Messi has publicly congratulated Ousmane Dembélé following the French forward’s triumph in the 2025 Ballon d’Or. Messi left a heartfelt message on Dembélé’s Instagram post saying, “Grande Ous!!! Congratulations, I’m very happy for you. You deserve it.” The gesture caught attention largely because the two played together at FC Barcelona, and fans felt the…
Ise Jingu, the holiest Shinto shrine in Japan, has stood at the center of an extraordinary tradition. For over 1300 years, its buildings, artifacts, and ritual objects have been ceremonially rebuilt every 20 years in a process known as Shikinen Sengu. The cycle reflects deep Shinto beliefs in impermanence, renewal, and respect for craftsmanship. The…
Pamela Anderson has openly chosen to go makeup-free at fashion shows, premieres, and on red carpets. At 58, she says this lifestyle reflects freedom, self-acceptance, and a desire to reconnect with her authentic identity. Anderson told Vogue that she no longer feels the need to be “the prettiest girl in the room”; rather, she wants…
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $70 million to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) to help strengthen all 37 of its member historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). She gave this gift as part of UNCF’s larger $1 billion capital campaign. Dr. Michael L. Lomax, UNCF’s president, said the donation will support a pooled endowment,…
Dr. Wale Ahmed, the Member of the House of Representatives representing Agege Federal Constituency, recently caused uproar by telling opposition leaders Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi to abandon their presidential ambitions in 2027 and support President Bola Tinubu instead. Ahmed declared that Tinubu’s second term remains assured and that other politicians should align behind him…
A wave of UK charities severed ties with Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, after newspapers published an email from 2011 in which she allegedly described convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as a “supreme friend.” The report sparked outrage among charitable organizations and prompted them to re-evaluate her role as patron or ambassador. While Ferguson’s representatives…
The Detroit Lions stunned the Baltimore Ravens with a hard-fought 38-30 victory on Monday Night Football. They pressured Lamar Jackson relentlessly, sacking him seven times, while their rushing attack piled up 224 total rushing yards. David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs each scored two rushing touchdowns. On offense and defense, the Lions showed grit, strength, and…
