In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has virtually hit all industries, the American music icon, rapper, songwriter and entrepreneur, Sean John Combs (P.Diddy), is doing everything he can to support healthcare workers in underserved communities around the world--including Africa.
During South Africa’s apartheid era, having a child out of wedlock was considered a taboo. Such a child would thus face many roadblocks—particularly if she were black and female. This was what Thandeka Mazibuko had to overcome from a young age; her mother’s meager salary as a domestic worker made life even more challenging. “My village [Kwanyuswa] had not seen a medical doctor; therefore, I had no role models.
Robyn Rihanna Fenty—popularly known by the stage name Rihanna—is now the world’s richest female musician. The 31-year-old singer has amassed a stunning $600 million net worth, surpassing Madonna's by $30 million, Céline Dion's by $150 million, and Beyoncé's by $200 million. Rihanna is well-known for hits such as "Umbrella," "Diamonds," and "What's My Name?"—however, her music is not the main source of her wealth.
Kevin Okyere is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Springfield Group, an African oil company. His story is both inspiring and motivating, as it shows that good comes to those who choose to believe in their dream. His story also shows the value of action; it's easy to believe in the possibility of things but much more difficult to actually do the work.
With the soul of Kasparov, Karpov, Fisher, Botvinnik, and the other immortals in the world of chess, 8-year-old Tanitoluwa (“Tani”) Adewumi is gradually becoming the embodiment of all the virtues that the game teaches: ingenuity, resilience, tenacity, and ambition.
