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Nicholas Buamah may only be 8 years old and just over 4 feet tall, but he is a titan in his own right. Indeed, he is well on his way to prodigy status. Like most children his age, Nicholas loves sports and superheroes, but his life has a bit of a twist. While his schoolmates are grappling with second-grade coursework, he is going to book signings and meeting fans.

Eight of Africa's most talented sons are headed to the courts of the NBA. The league made its selection of draftees with 60 newly selected players from U.S. colleges and international basketball leagues. It is a new record to have 8 players of direct African descent in one draft class!

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.