Is a college education necessary for success? While the answer may seem to be an obvious “yes,” for Folorunsho Alakija, the world’s third richest black woman, the answer is “no.” According to The CableNg, in an event organized by Daystar Christian Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, Alakija shared the following regarding obtaining a university education: “If I had …
Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook Co-Founder and CEO, sat with Sam Altman of Y Combinator to discuss how to build the future company. In his discussion, he delved into the early days of Facebook, building the company, hiring, having some team members quit because they longer believed in the vision, and much more. “The best companies that get …
Renowned New York based chef Marcus Samuelsson was one of the international guest chefs at the GTBank Food & Drink Fair hosted earlier this year in Lagos, Nigeria. Here are the highlights from his Masterclass.
The editors of Y! – TV, Magazine & Online – today announced the shortlist for the 2016 Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year. The Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year is in its sixth year and is awarded to the individual who has most visibly influenced the Nigerian society for good in the past year, breaking new …
UK design brand Eki Orleans taps into the beauty and power of two African women, Ms. Afropolitan’s Minna Salami and entertainment television host Adora Oleh, to unveil a collection that takes the brilliant woman from “diva chic to urban boheme.” “Our vision was to bring Eki Orleans to the streets of London in style,” said …
The 4th edition of Nairobi Fashion Week (NFW) will be held in November 25th & 26th at the Concord Hotels with the main shows proceeding at 7.00 p.m-10.00 p.m of both nights. The bar has been set high for designers showcasing at NFW over the years and this year’s show will maintain the standards. The …
