At 19, Lanre Dabiri, popularly known as eLDee, started a band that revolutionized modern African music, initiated the largest physical distribution network for media in West Africa, Jump started the careers of many successful artists. A leader and social influencer, eLDee is also a technology innovator and investor in multiple technology startups. His podcast, Nigerian …
Joselyn Dumas, a Ghanaian A-list actress, joins a couple of friends on her comfortable couch for a table talk discussion on social media and marriage. It is engaging, fun and just the kind of talk you would have with your girlfriends around your kitchen table. Guests: Christal Beeko (media personality and PR entrepreneur), Ivy Prosper …
Afua Sam, a successful Washington, D.C. based Ghanaian designer has launched a new ready to wear line called ‘A’ Concept by Afua Sam. Sam who is currently the founder and creative director of the award winning couture design house, Studio D’Maxsi, explains her reasoning for the new ready-to-wear line. “The idea has been lingering …
British-Nigerian media personality, Jo (Ibijoke) Maxwell is not your typical talk show host. After studying Accounting and Finance, Jo changed careers to become an IT Specialist within the Financial Industry and developed a passion for the media when she struggled to find images of Black women consistently on British screens. She rarely saw black women …
Liberian-American Richelieu Dennis who is the founder and CEO of three companies Sundial Brands, Shea Moisture, and privately held venture Essence Ventures LLC, has acquired Essence Communications Inc. from Time Inc. The announcement was made last week. ESSENCE President Michelle Ebanks will continue at the helm of the company and will also join its board …
The African Millennials also called “The AM’s”, is a reality TV talk show featured on Mina TV Africa. With a cast of 10 millennials all under 30 and from various African backgrounds, the unscripted program shocks viewers with its raw perspective on social issues that plague both the Black and African communities. This season, eight …