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On a humid evening beside Dubai Marina, it is easy to spot the visitors who are not just there for the skyline selfies. They walk slower, asking brokers for service charge breakdowns, checking rental listings on their phones, comparing yields with what they know back home in Lagos, Nairobi or London. For a growing number of Africans and diaspora professionals, Dubai property is no longer just a holiday fantasy. It has become a serious question of strategy. Is this still a sma

When Strive Masiyiwa walked journalists through a chilled data hall on the outskirts of Johannesburg this year, the story was not the blinking lights. It was the promise behind them. His company Cassava Technologies had just announced a partnership with Nvidia to build what they call the first AI factory in Africa, a facility packed with thousands of advanced graphics processors designed to turn local data into intelligence at scale. For a continent that has mostly consumed a

Kojo Ampadu, widely known online as LittleBlackBook91, did not arrive on YouTube chasing influence. He arrived with an instinct to help. Raised in a Ghanaian family where men quietly advised others on marriage and life, he saw early what principled guidance looked like. At 17 he was already offering counsel of his own. Years later, when his videos on relationships and reality dating shows started attracting global attention, the digital world simply confirmed what his upbring

In a region where wellness has become both aspiration and industry, one name keeps surfacing in conversations about quality, character and access. Ishaq Kayiizi, a Ugandan born fitness expert based in Dubai, has steadily built himself into one of the most visible and trusted trainers in the Middle East. Media in the UAE have already profiled him as a leading African voice in the sector, recognising his rise from personal trainer to fitness entrepreneur with clients that inclu

Anosike saw how many young people drift through classrooms without ever interrogating the why of their talent. Her answer was to build a model that connects learning to identity, values, and service. The foundation’s programming and toolkits are designed to help children name their strengths early, then apply them in simple projects that build confidence and agency. This is an attempt to move purpose from slogan to practice. Media coverage across Nigerian outlets has document

On Yas Island, where the lights are bright and expectations are higher still, Zidane Kudi’s job is to make the unforgettable feel effortless. As a VIP Experience Manager, he orchestrates moments that earn loyalty and spark stories guests carry home. Off the clock, he is the co-founder of Founders Media and the builder of a thriving connection business that turns introductions into momentum. The common thread is not glamour, it is service. Kudi’s philosophy is simple and deman

Ackim Bukhosi Tshuma grew up believing that confidence could change the arc of a life. That belief anchors House of Ackim Cosmetics, the beauty and lifestyle brand he founded to celebrate individuality and encourage self expression. Tshuma is South African by origin and creative by design, a founder who treats product as a vehicle for purpose. His core thesis is disarmingly simple. Beauty is not camouflage. Beauty is permission for people to show up as themselves.

n a career that spans engineering, energy markets, and enterprise building, Nosakhare Tunde Oni has made clarity his competitive advantage. As a Business Development and Growth Supervisor at Africa’s leading energy conglomerate, he drives expansion and market entry across East Africa. The role is technical and commercial in equal measure, and it suits a strategist who thrives at the point where systems, people, and scale meet.

From Lab Bench to Builder: Pamela Ncube’s Two-Track Bet on Women and Science a doctoral researcher on wildlife tuberculosis and the founder of N_Cube Consulting, Pamela Ncube is stitching rigorous science to a pragmatic support model for women-led startups. The timing, and the market need, are compelling.

Akoa’s early Dubai years were defined by grind and grit. Rejections were routine; he recalls three failed attempts to join Emirates cabin crew before the doors finally opened. “I became the face of Emirates Airlines because I turned failure into success and refused to give up,” he says. Once inside the room, he made it count. His portfolio broadened across aviation, energy, sportswear, and luxury retail through collaborations with Emirates, ADNOC, Adidas, and Level Shoes, amo

In 2020, as Britain locked down and contracts dried up, a young project manager with Ghanaian roots made a hard pivot. Rather than send out more CVs, Alfred Dzadey doubled down on a plan he had been quietly building: acquire tired family homes, reconfigure them into high-spec co-living (HMO) spaces, and recycle capital through the Buy, Refurbish, Refinance and repeat model. Five years later, he’s a multi-award-winning property entrepreneur with a multi-million-pound portfoli

In a world where image often arrives before words, few have mastered the language of refined style like Craig Chimtengo. The Zimbabwean designer and founder of Mr Rocca London has become a defining force in modern menswear, marrying African authenticity with European precision from his base in London. In recent years, he has taken that vision home, expanding into Zimbabwe with the flourish of a couturier and the intent of a cultural strategist.