Feyisayo Oluokun

When it comes to fashion and hairstyles, Africans have, over the years, used their appearances to make a statement, mostly asserting and celebrating their rich cultural heritage. Dreadlocks, which used to have a negative connotation in the media, have evolved to become one of the quintessential looks of both men and women. South African dreadlocks styles are now on the...

Princess Ntandoyesizwe Zulu (born 1976) is the daughter of the late King Goodwill Zwelithini with his third wife, Queen Mantfombi Dlamini. The -year-old received a lot of attention for not being very involved in the succession fracas that followed the late king's death and her brother's ascension to the throne as the new king.  Beyond the fact that she is...

Muvhango is one of the longest-running television shows in South Africa. The show has been airing since April of 1997 and it is said to have an average of 4 million viewers who tune in to the show on a daily basis. Muvhango actors and actresses alongside the production team have worked hard to make the show a success. For...

Jabulani Ngcobo (born 29th May 1985) is a -year-old South African entrepreneur, businessman, motivational speaker, and author with a net worth estimated at $2.4 billion. Ngcobo has his hand in several things that have afforded him huge wealth and a lavish lifestyle. However, there seem to be a lot of controversies surrounding how he amassed his fortune. Many questions have...

Emeka Ike (born 22nd March 1967) is a year-old Nigerian actor, director, producer, investor, and entrepreneur. He is known for appearing in films like A Million Tears 1 & 2, and I Swear. Ike was one of the biggest stars of the golden age of Nollywood (the 1990s and early 2000s), a time during which he played the leading...

The South African music industry has grown in leaps and bounds in recent times. Like most African countries, the internet which has made the world become a global village has actually given Africans the opportunity to showcase their music to the world. South African musicians especially rappers can now joyfully churn out top-charting music and make money while at...

South Africa is one of the more popular countries in Africa and its fame is reliant on several things. However, it would appear that the country that is known for its cultural and racial diversity only recently started to have markets with locally sourced goods. Before now, the citizens of this country were heavily reliant on malls. All shopping...

Veteran actor Olu Jacobs is married to actress Joke Silva in a union that has lasted a record years and counting. The actor and his wife had three children; Dayo, Olusoji, and Olugbenga Jacobs. They lost their daughter Dayo Jacobs in 1997; hence they have only two sons.  Olu Jacobs is celebrated worldwide for his undeniable talent, charisma, and...

One of the good things about the 21st century is that the internet and technology, in general, has bridged the gap between the rich and the average/poor. Being wealthy is no longer synonymous with being old or advanced in age as young people now have the access and opportunity to join the millionaires league. The youngest millionaires in South Africa today...

Nigeria is a country with a population that is estimated to be close to 200 million people. In a country with this many people, it is not a surprise that cultural behavior and languages differ on a large scale. Nigeria is home to over 500 languages but for a more unified front and easier means of communication, the country’s...

Bishop Makamu is one of the more popular pastors in South Africa. He is known for his televangelism which happens not just on TV but on radio as well. He is also the host of Rea Tsotella - one of the more popular shows in South Africa. Makamu also offers mentorship programs and is primarily known for his ideas on...

Sterling Bank is one of the more popular banks in Nigeria with more than 100 branches and 800 ATM terminals in the country. This bank operates its head office from Marina, Lagos, and boasts approximately 1 million users. A bank at this level is guaranteed to have customer service helplines as the number of branches it has is not...

Thabo Mbeki is a former South African President and activist with a net worth of $11 million. Mbeki was the second president of South Africa from 1999 until his resignation in 2008.  During the apartheid days of South Africa, it would have been laughable if anyone mentioned that Black politicians would grow to be amongst the wealthiest people in the country. But...

Mr. Macaroni is a Nigerian comedian, actor, skit maker, and activist whose net worth is between $117,000 and $300,000. He first caught the attention of skit lovers with his Freaky Daddy skits, which soon grew to accommodate other comedians and made him one of Nigeria's most well-known skit makers. He has since diversified his earning portfolio to include other aspects...

Focalistic is unmarried and has never been married in the past. However, he is rumored to be in a relationship with DBN Gogo even though they have done their best to keep it away from the media and their fans. Interestingly, the rapper's dating history has some interesting big celebrity names on it including rumored and real relationships.  The talented...

SPAR is one of the top 5 retail chain stores in South Africa and to give back to their customers, the retailer introduced the SPAR Rewards Card loyalty program a while back. This was launched as they realized that to remain a major player in the very competitive retail chain sector in the country, they have to continually value...

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), which was ​established in April 1977, is a government-owned company that controls the intricacies of the petroleum industry, including refining, products transportation, and marketing. Due to the vast amount of state revenue that is handled in this sector, and the massive contribution to the economy GDP, the NNPC salary structure is different from what...

Belief in teamwork, togetherness, and knowing that a lot can be achieved when people work together is what brought about the creation of Old Mutual Limited. The organization is a pan-African insurance, investment, savings, and banking group that was first founded by John Fairbairn in South Africa some 176 years ago. Old Mutual Limited has grown in leaps and bounds over...

Beauty, they say, is in the eyes of the beholder, but there are some exceptionally beautiful women that people would unilaterally agree are indeed elegant. African women are known to be curvaceous which is part of their appeal. Ghana is one of the African countries known for having several beautiful women who are equally shining stars in the world....

The saying that pain and loss can birth purpose really resonates when one thinks about how dramatically Zoleka Mandela has changed the trajectory of her life since she experienced several losses and survived cancer, mental illness, and drug addiction. Zoleka Mandela's family life is one that has been fraught with several painful experiences that have shaped who she is...