Skate pioneer Rodney Mullen innovated the sport with so many game-changing tricks he is commonly referred to as “The Godfather of Street Skating”. More than his accomplishments, Rodney is most proud of inspiring those after him to dream beyond the impossible. The man whose character was featured in Tony Hawk pro skater for over a …
Gbenga Oyebode, Nigeria’s legal mastermind and Chairman of Aluko and Oyebode is perhaps one of the most renowned corporate lawyers in West Africa. From starting his firm during the tumultuous era of Nigeria’s fight for democracy, Oyebode is no stranger to setbacks. One of them, however, will be his most challenging ever and threatened to …
During a recent town hall meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, hosted by The Obama Foundation, the 44th President of the United States urged women to be more involved in politics. “Women in particular, by the way, I want you to get more involved because men have been getting on my nerves lately,” he said. “I …
African billionaire Mo Ibrahim shares his insights on ethical leadership at the 2018 Obama Foundation Leaders: Africa program in Johannesburg, South Africa on July 15, 2018. Watch his Q &A discussion. Photo Credit: Mo Ibrahim
Betty Irabor has been a leader in the Nigerian publishing sector for over 14 years. But that journey has not been without difficulties. From humble beginnings as the daughter of a Nigerian police officer and a seamstress, Irabor had all the odds stacked against her but somehow she managed to change her narrative to become …
I have had the privilege to access some of the most influential, powerful, and wealthiest people in the world. However, one of the things I quickly came to realize, in my early 20s when I began accessing these individuals, was the importance of not envying any man or woman, regardless of power, influence, and status. …