Marshmallow, unicorn startup founded by twin brothers, nearly triples sales after making history in Britain
London-based digital insurance platform Marshmallow, which was founded in 2017 by mixed-race identical twins Oliver and Alexander Kent-Braham, has nearly tripled its sales, The Standard reports. The platform says that…
Serena Williams makes history as first athlete to receive CFDA’s Fashion Icon award
Serena Williams has made fashion history by being recognized as a “fashion icon” by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). Becoming the first athlete to receive the Fashion…
Bizarre COVID dreams lead Texas man to find brother he never met
It’s a tale of two brothers in search of their lost identity. Both never knew the other existed. They had been separated by post-Cold War sentiments that existed between America…
Fashion journalist Chioma Nnadi becomes first Black woman editor of British Vogue
Fashion journalist Chioma Nnadi has been chosen as the new leader of British Vogue, taking over from 51-year-old Edward Enninful, who held the position for six years. This makes Nnadi…
London Fashion Week: Why a Nigerian-born designer faced backlash for Saudi flag skirt
London-based Nigerian fashion designer Mowalola Ogunlesi issued an apology after drawing social media ire for unveiling a miniskirt with a print of the Saudi Arabian flag at the London Fashion…
Rwanda: Idris Elba, wife get chance to name baby gorillas in annual gorilla naming ceremony
Hollywood actor Idris Elba and his wife participated in a high-profile annual event in Rwanda, where they named newborn baby gorillas. This event aims to raise awareness for conservation and…
Kanye West banned again – this time, by a luxurious Italian boat company
Prominent artist Kanye West and his Australian companion Bianca Censori face a lifetime ban from a Venetian boat rental company due to their recent indecent exposure incident in Italy. West…
How Venus Williams signed the biggest endorsement deal for a female athlete
In the modern-day sports economy, endorsement deals have become a key part of the lives of athletes. Sports stars get recruited by brands to serve as brand ambassadors in exchange…
Meet the ex-McKinsey consultants helping Nigerian small businesses access capital to fund their dreams
Mayowa Alli and Dolapo Adejuyigbe are former McKinsey consultants behind Traction, a fintech that allows small companies to receive payments, manage accounts, and access operational tools. The idea for Traction…
How Matte Collection CEO built a global fashion house from the ground up endorsed by Lori Harvey, others
Meet Justina McKee; she is the CEO and visionary behind the acclaimed swimwear fashion house Matte Collection. Entrepreneurship has always been part of McKee because she grew up in a family…