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04/29/2025

Malik Majeed, CEO of PRWT Services has seen too many young people with drive and potential get left behind, not because they did not want to succeed, but because life did not give them the same starting line.

So he is doing something about it. Creating room. Offering tuition support. Opening doors to real careers, especially for people of color.

Because community is responsibility.

Read the full story via the link in bio.

WOW! What a night celebrating the incredible sounds of Africa and beyond! 🇳🇬🌍 Huge congratulations to ALL the nominees a...
04/28/2025

WOW! What a night celebrating the incredible sounds of Africa and beyond! 🇳🇬🌍 Huge congratulations to ALL the nominees and especially our WINNERS from the 17th Headies Awards! 🥳

From Zerry DL kicking things off as Rookie of the Year to Davido reigning as Artist of the Year, the talent was simply undeniable! 🔥 Shout out to Asake for bagging Song of the Year with "Lonely At The Top" and Rema for giving us the Album of the Year "HEIS"! 🙌

Massive props to Tems, Qing Madi, Odumodu Blvck, the late Mohbad (Rest In Power 🙏), Burna Boy, Erigga, Shallipopi, Mercy Chinwo, Director Pink, and "A Tribe Called Judah" for their well-deserved wins!

And let us hear it for our continental champions. Innos'B, Juma Jux, Himra, Sool King, Titom, and our International Artist of the Year, Travis Scott! ✈️🎶

What was YOUR favourite win of the night? 🤔 Who are you adding to your playlist RIGHT NOW? 👇 Drop your thoughts below!

In case you missed it, here is everything you need to know from the weekend! Get ready for game-changing transfers, char...
04/28/2025

In case you missed it, here is everything you need to know from the weekend! Get ready for game-changing transfers, chart-topping hits, and groundbreaking moments! 🔥

⚽ Man United Transfer Buzz Could Rasmus Højlund be swapped for Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman? Is Lookman the missing piece?

🎶 Kendrick & SZA’s Big Win “Luther” hits No. 1 on Billboard! Is it the song of the year already?

🎬 Ryan Coogler’s Success From $200K in debt to full ownership of Sinners—talk about a hustle!

📺 Wura’s Finale After 260 episodes, Wura says goodbye! How did you feel about the epic finale?

🚄 Morocco’s High-Speed Rail The longest rail in Africa is here! Which city will you visit first?

🏀 Draymond Green’s Hustle Congratulations to Draymond for winning the 2024-25 NBA Hustle Award!

💡 Namibia’s Free Education starting 2026, university students will pay NO fees! Is this the breakthrough education needs?

What was your weekend highlight? Let us hear your thoughts in the comments! 👇

The Premier League still has matches to play, but the title race is over — Liverpool are your champions! 🏆 A stunning 5-...
04/28/2025

The Premier League still has matches to play, but the title race is over — Liverpool are your champions! 🏆 A stunning 5-1 demolition of Tottenham at Anfield crowned their incredible run, with goals from Luis Diaz, Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, and an own goal from Destiny Udogie.

Elsewhere, the drama kept us on the edge:

Manchester City edged past Aston Villa 2-1 after a fast start. ⚡

Arsenal slipped, drawing 2-2 with Crystal Palace and picking up just one point. 🫣

Nicolas Jackson powered Chelsea to a solid 3-1 win over Everton at Stamford Bridge. 🔵

Wolves unleashed their full force on Leicester City, winning 3-0, with Matheus Cunha leading the charge. 🐺

Newcastle showed no mercy, beating Ipswich Town 3-0 after goals from Alexander Isak and William Osula. ⚫⚪

Brighton and West Ham battled fiercely, with Brighton sealing a narrow 3-2 victory. 🔥

Southampton suffered a tough 2-1 defeat at home to Fulham. 💔

What a weekend of football! Which match had you holding your breath the most? Tell us below. 👇

The 2025 NFL Draft was a powerful showcase of Black talent! Here are a few standout names:Cam Ward (QB) – 1st OverallTra...
04/27/2025

The 2025 NFL Draft was a powerful showcase of Black talent! Here are a few standout names:

Cam Ward (QB) – 1st Overall

Travis Hunter Jr. (CB/WR) – 2nd Overall

Abdul Carter (LB) – 3rd Overall (Giants)

Ashton Jeanty (RB) – 6th Overall

Armand Membou (OT) – 7th Overall (Jets)

Kelvin Banks Jr. (OT) – 9th Overall

Mykel Williams (Edge) – 11th Overall

Kenneth Grant (DT) – 13th Overall (Dolphins)

Jalon Walker (LB) – 15th Overall

Emeka Egbuka (WR) – 19th Overall

And more rising stars from later rounds like Nick Emmanwori, Donovan Ezeiruaku, and Oluwafemi Oladejo!

These players are already shaking up the league.
Still, with no HBCU players drafted again, the NFL must do better. Talent is everywhere — it just needs a chance.

Full stories and more on our website.

Let us settle this! Efo Riro’s rich, spicy goodness or Kenkey’s iconic, fermented flavor? Which one are you craving righ...
04/26/2025

Let us settle this! Efo Riro’s rich, spicy goodness or Kenkey’s iconic, fermented flavor? Which one are you craving right now? Drop your pick below! 🖤🍲

04/25/2025

Stop Scrolling! Your Weekend Watch Has Arrived! 🔥

Clear your schedule because Meet The Khumalos just dropped onto your Netflix 'must-watch' list! 😉 This fantastic South African movie is the perfect blend of fun and feels. 🇿🇦💯

Grab your remote, your coziest blanket, and get ready to be entertained! ✨

LET'S CHAT: 👉 Tag a friend you want to watch this with! OR tell us your favourite South African movie ever! Let's see those recommendations! 👇

04/25/2025

Have you seen Green Book? If not... what are you waiting for?! 👀

This Oscar-winning film is a powerful, heartwarming, and sometimes hilarious journey into friendship, racial awakening, and real human connection.

Follow the unlikely bond between Dr. Donald Shirley, a brilliant Black pianist, and Tony Lip, his tough, street-smart driver, as they navigate a racially divided America using the Negro Motorist Green Book, a guide for Black travelers during segregation.

Their story proves that stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to life-changing friendships.

Drop your thoughts below. If you have not seen it yet, add it to your watchlist now!

New Episode Alert! 🗣From night shifts as a security guard to leading one of Philly’s largest minority-owned firms, Malik...
04/25/2025

New Episode Alert! 🗣

From night shifts as a security guard to leading one of Philly’s largest minority-owned firms, Malik Majeed, MBA, JD, is the definition of building with purpose.

This week, we unpack the grit, grind, and growth behind the CEO of PRWT Services, Inc. How he went from being underestimated to out-performing, creating opportunities where none existed, and why collaboration over competition is his go-to play.

Tune in to hear how Malik is reshaping the narrative of leadership, legacy, and lifting others as he climbs. This is the episode you did not know you needed. 👏🏾

In 2018, Virgil Abloh made history as Louis Vuitton's first Black artistic director, redefining luxury fashion by blendi...
04/25/2025

In 2018, Virgil Abloh made history as Louis Vuitton's first Black artistic director, redefining luxury fashion by blending streetwear with high-end design. His debut collection at Paris Fashion Week was a vibrant celebration of diversity and innovation, marking a new era for the iconic brand.​

Abloh's journey from Off-White founder to leading one of fashion's most prestigious houses continues to inspire creatives worldwide.​
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04/24/2025

Meet Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli, a true innovator in agricultural tech! 🌱

As co-founder of Sahel Consulting, she is leading smart strategies to fight food insecurity. Through AACE Foods, she connects smallholder farmers to markets, turning raw produce into nutritious food. And with African Food Changemaker, she is building a strong network of agripreneurs creating lasting impact. 🌱

Ndidi is bridging the gap between tradition and technology to shape a sustainable future for African agriculture.

Now over to you. How do you see technology transforming farming in Africa? Share your thoughts in the comments! 👇🏾

Tag someone who should see this and be part of the conversation.

04/23/2025

Dr. Pamela takes us through the quiet strategies Black women have used for generations to navigate economic insecurity, not just in the U.S., but across the diaspora.
From cooperative living to mindset shifts, she reminds us that there is wisdom in our stories and healing in facing the truth.

Because poverty is traumatic.
And how we talk about money, or do not talk about it, is part of that trauma.

But survival? That too is part of the legacy.

Read her full story via the link in bio.

In 2023, South African designer Thebe Magugu reimagines Dior's iconic 'New Look' in a groundbreaking capsule collection ...
04/23/2025

In 2023, South African designer Thebe Magugu reimagines Dior's iconic 'New Look' in a groundbreaking capsule collection that celebrates African heritage and supports youth empowerment.

Produced in South Africa, the collection not only showcases Magugu's contemporary feminist vision but also contributes to local communities.​

From Ethiopia, a reminder that just as the body needs food to grow, the mind needs knowledge to thrive. True growth does...
04/23/2025

From Ethiopia, a reminder that just as the body needs food to grow, the mind needs knowledge to thrive.
True growth does not happen by chance, it comes from intentional learning and constant nourishment of the soul and spirit.

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