Ever since its inception in the late 1800s, De Beers has worked tirelessly to make diamonds the must-have gemstones for special moments, and now, in a new, history-making, strategic move, the largest producer of diamonds has named Kenyan-Mexican actress, Lupita Nyong’o, its first-ever global amba…
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In Conversation with Charles de Pontevès, Business Development Director AFME & GTR, Moët & Chandon
Moët & Chandon is a brand rooted in legacy, but one whose strong anchor to tradition has not stopped it from moving with the times. It is no wonder that it remains the number one champagne in the world. Including here in Africa. Currently, the Business Development Director for the region Afri…
At the Atije Table, Chef Moyo Delivers an Elevated Fine Dining Experience
If you were to conjure up an image of the last meal you truly enjoyed, it would most likely be followed by a feeling of hunger or a desire to indulge in the pleasure of a delicious dish. But, as chef Moyo is trying to show with the Atije Experience, food can be so much […]
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Bukky George-Taylor at 40: The Quintessential Queen of Connections in Forty Paragraphs
We sat down to speak with Bukky George-Taylor in July 2021, a few weeks after she had been named the Director for Strategic Partnerships at the Luxury Network Nigeria for the second time. It was also a few months after she launched CRAWL, her fully self-owned social app that curates the best acti…
In Conversation with South African Artist and World Traveler, Reggie Khumalo.
Prior to my conversation with South African artist, Reggie Khumalo, who is as celebrated for his travels as he is for his art, I had seen his work. I was immediately struck by how profound each of them are, despite a perceived simplicity of appearance at first glance. Reggie is like that. On the …
ASPIRE x IWD 2022: Breaking the Bias Stories By Real Women
It’s the end of Women’s History Month and with it all the content that revolved around this year’s theme for International Women’s Day, #BreaktheBias. At ASPIRE, we’re constantly thinking outside the box, and, for this year’s celebration, we thought what if, instead of a list of high achiev…
ASPIRE Ones to Watch, 2022
2021 was such a year of hope. We had just exited the worst of a global pandemic and, for Africans living on the continent, an additional uncertainty heightened by protests and economic instability. We daresay almost everyone approached the new year with some level of positivity, as to do otherwis…
Face-off for Charity: Nigeria vs International Community
Football may be the most popular sport in Nigeria, but on February 13, 2022, golf got one up on it when it brought together golfers and guests from Nigeria and the international community to the 2nd edition of the Nigeria and International Community Golf Tournament at Ikoyi Club, Lagos. As early …
Iké Udé: Nollywood Portraits puts African Beauty and Fashion on Display at the Smithsonian
This Black History month, learn more about Africa’s biggest movie industry, Nollywood via Iké Udé: Nollywood Portraits, an exhibition by the Nigerian-born multimedia artist that will be live at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art from February 5 2022 till February 2023. On display wi…
ASPIRE CEO: Olatowun Candide-Johnson, Creating a Space for Female Leaders
On November 13, 2021, GAIA Africa officially opened the doors of its Clubhouse to the general public, three years after its founder and CEO, Olatowun Candide-Johnson launched the premium, all-female membership club. Commenting, Ms Candide-Johnson, in an official press release, said, “It is incred…