In an era characterised by the prominent Jim Crow laws which segregated blacks from whites and regarded blacks as less humans in the united States, Booker T. Washington diplomatically took the lead to become the voice and dominant leader of the black American community. (Read more...)

On July 15, 2013, Patrisse Cullors together with Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi co-founded the Black Lives Matter Movement in order to protect Blacks against racial discrimination, elevate Black lives and consciousness and prevent police brutality in the United States. (Read more...)

Du Bois's life history was graced with a series of firsts. He was the first in his family to attend High School, and the first African American to attain a Doctorate from the prestigious Harvard University. (Read more...)

In between the 1980s-1990s, David Steward created two start-up companies, but 1990 marked the birth of his greatest accomplishment so far, the creation of his company, World Wide Technology (WWT). (Read more...)

Acha Leke has diligently constructed a vast network in Africa and connected himself to the major actors who aspire to bring growth and prosperity. (Read more...)

While at Credit Suisse, Tidjane Thiam proved to the world that when it comes to excelling in a field, it will never be a matter of colour, but of expertise. (Read more...)

Akon is the brain behind Akon Lighting Africa, an ambitious project with the primary aim to bring affordable and sustainable solar-powered electricity to 600 million African households and rural communities. (Read more...)

Daymond John is a savvy American business man who has become a household name with the creation of his clothing brand, FUBU. (Read more...)

Mbembe responded to Emmanuel Macron's request to be the linchpin of the New Africa-France Summit held on October 8, 2021. (Read more...)

With his mastery in the music industry, Sean discovered a street hustler named Christopher Wallace a.k.a The Notorious B.I.G. (Read more...)