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09/09/2025

🚀 OUT NOW: Black Business Magazine — Startup Edition

Our cover feature is & , co-founders of The Butterfly Effect — not chasing virality, engineering movements.

Why this one hits different (and what founders can steal today)...

“An audience watches. A community builds with you.” That’s how moments become movements.

Brand = repetition. One truth, many executions, until it’s undeniable.

Platform-native or nothing. Earn attention with entertainment; let paid amplify, not replace.

Focus > FOMO. Discipline in saying no sharpens the work and accelerates growth.

Representation by design. Diversity isn’t a checkbox — it’s a competitive advantage.

Elf led the growth of Gymshark’s community from ~1.5M to 20M+ as former Global Head of Social Content. Michael was a part of the founding team at Social Chain and led its US expansion.

Together, they’ve built The Butterfly Effect into a seven-figure agency (reporting £2m+ turnover) — partnering with brands from Netflix and Bumble to McDonald’s and Square.

“We didn’t want to add noise. We wanted to shift culture…
We stopped talking. We started building.”

Read the full interview in Black Business Magazine – The Startup Edition.

👉🏾 Tag a founder who needs this playbook 🔖

This edition is sponsored by

Thank you to the team who worked on this edition!

Editor in Chief
CEO
Managing Editor
Senior Editorial Assistant/Writer
Editorial Designer Shola Ladeji
Photographer
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BTS Levi St Juste
Styling Elvardi London and Seventh

14/07/2025

From Columbia Records to leading culture at , is a force behind the scenes and a light for the culture.

As Head of Black Music & Culture at YouTube, she’s championing authentic storytelling, creating space for emerging voices, and putting legacy at the heart of the industry. From the Legacy Series to celebrating 50 years of hip-hop at the Royal Opera House,
she’s showing what happens when purpose meets passion.

🙏🏾 In her words: “All glory belongs to God.”

Read more in the latest edition of Black Business Magazine.

09/07/2025

From mobile ringtones to the world’s most expensive suit, has never played by the rules, he’s rewritten them.

As the founder of , he’s pioneering a new era of luxury that centres African excellence, cultural relevance, and access for a rising class of high-net-worth individuals across the continent and diaspora.

In this powerful feature, Amosu shares how he went from Kilburn to curating global luxury for Africa’s elite, while building a movement, not just a marketplace.

💎 Read more in the latest edition of Black Business Magazine.

07/07/2025

From local legends to international icons, has crafted custom pieces for celebrities, creatives, and everyday clients alike.

Known for his precision, passion, and purpose, the jeweller and creative entrepreneur has turned his name into a respected brand, one that bridges culture, craftsmanship, and community.

In the Trailblazers edition of Black Business Magazine, Chiefer opens up about building a legacy with his hands, his mind, and his mission.

Read more in the latest edition of Black Business Magazine.

18/06/2025

🚨 COVER ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

We are honoured to reveal that the Trailblazer Edition of Black Business Magazine features none other than on the cover.

A true pioneer.

A cultural architect.

A woman who changed the face and future of British music and media forever.

Kanya King CBE is more than the founder of the iconic Awards. She is the blueprint for what it means to lead with vision, integrity, and impact. From humble beginnings and against all odds, she created Europe’s biggest celebration of Black music and culture without corporate backing, without permission, and without compromise.

But her legacy goes far beyond an annual show.

Kanya has built institutions, not just events.

She has transformed cities like Sheffield and Newcastle by embedding purpose into every MOBO activation, driving education, inclusion, economic regeneration, and cultural unity. In one city, over 5,000 schoolchildren were empowered to raise their voices in song. In another, over 8,000 people engaged in community activities that left a social and economic footprint worth over £1.3 million.

Whether she’s mentoring unsigned artists through MOBO UnSung, backing talent through the MOBO Help Musicians Fund, or launching workplace equality platforms like MOBOLISE. Her mission has always been clear: open doors, create opportunities, and leave a legacy that lasts.

🔥 She didn’t wait for a seat at the table. She built her own.

🔥 And in doing so, she made space for thousands of others to rise.

This is more than a cover. It’s a celebration of a life’s work still in motion.

Read the feature.
Honour the legacy.
Let it inspire your own.

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A special thank you to the entire team for making this edition happen, and our magazine sponsor

CEO:
Managing Editor:
Design: Shola Ladeji
Editorial Assistant:

28/02/2025

🚨 COVER REVEAL! 🚨

New Year.
New Brand.
New Cover.

The wait is over… and it was worth it. 👀✨

When we thought about the cover entrepreneurs for the Personal Branding Edition we believed that this was the perfect edition to share with you our journey as personal branding experts and our individual and collective unfiltered story behind the brand!

“We’ve built our personal brands from the ground up and over two decades - not for clout but for IMPACT.”

“We know what it’s like to be overlooked, underestimated, and told to play smaller.

But we also know that your personal brand is your power and if you let background noise dictate your moves, you’ll never take up the space you deserve.”

So we chose ourselves.

And we’re showing YOU how to do the same.

We will be launching our new PERSONAL BRANDING MASTERMIND real soon!

This edition is all about owning your story, positioning your expertise, and creating a brand that speaks for itself.

Tag someone who needs to hear this & drop a 🔥 if you’re ready to build a brand on YOUR terms.

This edition is sponsored by

Photography
Design by Shola Ladeji
Makeup
Creative Director

20/01/2025

Rap due and have announced the launch of a new 15,000sq ft two floor halal wholesale supermarket.

The pair partnered with with the supermarket set to open February 1st in Croydon.

The store promises to offer a unique shopping experience tailored to meet the diverse needs of the community.

Let’s salute this major move 🫡

30/10/2024

Dean Forbes has been named the UK’s most influential black person on the recent Powerlist.

Dean Forbes, the chief executive of software solutions firm Forterro, was placed top by The Powerlist 2025, ahead of leaders in food, finance, and fashion.

Mr Forbes, 46, was placed ahead of Bernard Mensah, president of international at Bank of America, and Afua Kyei, the chief financial officer at the Bank of England.

Forterro, which, according to its website, offers “highly specialised software products and services designed to help industrial businesses strengthen operations and accelerate growth”, is valued at £1.7bn.

Dean is also the Chairman for Forbes Family Group. Forbes Family Group (FFG) is a not-for-profit social enterprise founded by Dean and Danielle Forbes, dedicated to supporting the social mobility and advancement of individuals from Britain’s underserved communities.

The Powerlist, in partnership with JP Morgan, recognises the UK’s most powerful people of African, African Caribbean and African American heritage.

The Powerlist was launched in 2005 as a way to showcase black role models to inspire young people.

Dean was also Black Business Magazines cover feature for edition 4 of the magazine!

20/10/2024

So in conjunction with .uk we’re running a competition with some of the attendees that attended our last launch to see who took the best cover. We need your help to help us decide.

Our CEO thinks it’s him. Yetunde (image 5) thinks it’s her. We need help to get to the bottom of it.

Comment below your winner by indicating what number image should win. The winner gets a years magazine subscription.

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4. Yetunde
5. .uk
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9. Angela Stewart
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Let’s go…

17/10/2024

What a year!

Last week we published our final edition of Black Business Magazine for 2024! 🙌🏾

This year has been filled with highs and lows, but what makes the journey so meaningful is the incredible team behind it and everyone who has subscribed, advertised, and supported us along the way.

Success in business is never the result of one person - it’s the collective effort and passion of so many. We’re beyond grateful for each and every one of you!

As we wrap up the last edition of the year, we have grandiose plans for 2025 and can’t wait to continue growing, expanding, and reaching new heights together. Let’s keep building greatness!

Huge thank you to:

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A special thank you to for our brand partnership for 2024!

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16/10/2024

A great time was had last week launching the sixth edition of the Black Business Magazine with our cover star 💫

Here’s a few snaps from the event!

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