How Yvonne Chaka Chaka turned music into a business empire
In four decades, she has transformed from a Soweto teenager-turned-pop-star into a multi-layered entrepreneur, policy influencer, and philanthropist. Today,...
Africa’s business empires and the entrepreneurs behind them.
Gerrit Ferreira, the banker who built South Africa’s quiet financial empire
In the sun-dappled hills of South Africa’s wine country, Gerrit Ferreira spends of the time in his vineyard. The...
Political oilman: How Arthur Eze built a shadow empire at the edges of power
Prince Arthur Eze doesn’t run a publicly listed company. He doesn’t speak at global summits. And his office doesn’t...
Irene Charnley: From the shop floor to the C-suite
The rise of Irene Charnley from a labour negotiator in apartheid South Africa to the boardrooms of multi-billion-dollar corporations...
The world’s richest black men and women in 2025
In 2025, the world’s richest Black men and women are not just making headlines for their bank accounts, but...
The quiet billionaire: Inside the empire of Humphrey Kariuki
Kariuki’s path to fortune isn’t paved with flashy headlines or public deals. Instead, it’s a story of calculated risks...
Peter Munga: The man who built Equity Bank empire from scratch
Peter Munga is a name that carries weight in Kenya and beyond. When you hear his story, it’s hard...
Lauritz Dippenaar: The man who bet big on Africa’s unbanked—and won
Lauritz Dippenaar is not your typical entrepreneur. In the world of African fintech, where innovation often collides with regulation,...
Bola Tinubu: The political kingmaker who took Nigeria’s top job
Bola Tinubu has spent decades building political influence and shaping nations. Now, as Nigeria’s president, the former Lagos governor...
Azym Dossa: The man who reinvented Kenya’s long-distance travel
After two decades of shaping Kenya’s transport sector, Azym Dossa announced his retirement in early 2025, citing age and...