How Don Peebles, a Black real estate mogul, built his $700-million empire
Discover the inspiring story of Don Peebles, an African American real estate mogul who overcame obstacles to build a towering legacy in the industry.
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How Cathy Hughes became the first Black woman to lead a public IPO
Dive into the inspiring story of Hughes, the first Black woman to take a company public.
Otedola becomes second Nigerian billionaire with stakes in two companies worth over 1 trillion naira
With his strategic investments and relentless pursuit of excellence, Otedola continues to make significant contributions to the Nigerian economy and beyond.
Black executive Anre Williams earns $18.24-million salary from American Express in 2022
For over three decades, Williams has exhibited remarkable dedication at American Express, dating back to 1990 when he joined the group.
Ugandan tycoon Patrick Bitature and Absa Bank clash over $13.6-million loan
The growing number of legal disputes surrounding Bitature has raised concerns about his financial standing.
Jordan’s $330-million earnings spotlighted amid Nike’s volunteer request from teachers
Unveiling a striking contrast in the corporate world: NBA legend Michael Jordan’s astounding $330M earnings from Nike in 2023 starkly contrasts with the brand’s controversial request for unpaid labor from teachers.
Morgan Freeman: Unveiling the story of a cinematic legend and business tycoon
Delve into the extraordinary journey of Freeman, from acclaimed actor to business savvy entrepreneur.
South African tycoon Laurie Dippenaar rakes in $15 million in just 18 days
The $15.52-million bump in the market value of Dippenaar’s stake in FirstRand further cements his position as one of South Africa’s richest businessmen.
Startup led by Nairobi-based entrepreneur secures $5-million funding from UK gov’t
BasiGo has secured $5 million in debt funding from British International Investment.
Startup led by U.S.-based Nigerian entrepreneur to acquire Tosin Eniolorunda-backed PayDay
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Nigerian energy tycoon Bryant Orjiako’s stake in Seplat surges by $30 million
Orjiako, a former director of the Lagos-based energy conglomerate, holds a 6.43-percent stake in Seplat Energy.
One of America’s richest Black CEOs, Craig Arnold makes $17 million from stake in Eaton
Arnold, who ranks as one of America’s leading executives, owns a beneficial 0.13-percent stake in the power management company, or 517,061 shares.
From farm life to tech titan: David Steward’s journey to building a net worth of $8.58-billion
Steward, born into hardship, defied odds to build World Wide Technology, a multibillion-dollar empire.
North Africa’s richest billionaire relocates family office to Abu Dhabi
Sawiris eyes Africa, the Middle East, and beyond with Abu Dhabi as the springboard.
Richelieu Dennis: The Liberian immigrant who built a $400-million beauty empire
Dive into the captivating story of Dennis, a Liberian immigrant who overcame adversity to build a $400-million hair-care empire.
Tanzanian multimillionaire Said Bakhresa set to invest $100 million in Malawi
Bakhresa’s planned investment holds immense significance in enhancing Malawi’s self-sufficiency in cooking oil production.