A thousand and one things go into building a legacy business, and no one understands this better than Hennessy. Their recent unveiling of a basketball court in Lagos in collaboration with former NBA all-star, Joakim Noah, as part of their In The Paint initiative, comes as no surprise. Hennessy la…
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Next Gen Shoes: A Footwear that grows into an Apple Tree at the End of its Life?
Sustainability is the new buzzword in fashion and almost every other industry, although it may be safe to say that it has become more of a necessity than a fad in the face of the growing challenges climate change poses to our world. Different attempts have been made in recent years to introduce s…
This October, Qatar Airways Has Special Treats for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Last year, in commemoration of breast cancer awareness month, Qatar Airways deployed a special “flight to nowhere” out of Doha’s Hamad International Airport with an all-woman crew onboard with the aircraft drawing a ribbon in the sky during its path. This year, it will be offering passengers uniq…
Reframd’s ‘Afropolitan’ Sunglasses are Specifically Designed for Black Faces
Berlin-based eyewear brand, Reframd, has designed a range of 3D-printed sunglasses specifically for people with low and wide noses who are typically Blacks. Shariff Vreugd, co-founder of the self-acclaimed ‘Afropolitan’ brand explained why: “The basic concept behind Reframd is that good design is…
Birimian x IFM Launch Program for Emerging African Heritage Brands
Birimian has announced a partnership with Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) and the launch of IFM-Birimian Accelerator x Africa, an innovative acceleration program for emerging African heritage brands in the fashion, accessories, and jewellery sectors. Every year for ten months, the program, fun…
IWD 2021: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Others Who #ChoosetoChallenge (Part 1)
This March, which is recognised globally as Women’s History Month, we will be highlighting the women and men whose lives and achievements perfectly embody the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day, Choose to Challenge (#ChooseToChallenge). Our introductory article on t…
ASPIRE Valentine Edit (Day 10): Mutual Funds by Emerging Africa Capital Group
We are counting down to Valentine’s Day, and today, we get serious with money by moving our attention to investing as against spending which is what the packages from Emerging Africa Capital Group are all about. By now, you might have browsed our previous articles which all form part of our 14-da…
5 Creative Ways to Appreciate Your Employees this Christmas
2020 has been a truly remarkable year, one that has pushed humans and nature alike to their extremes. The whole world has undergone rapid and dramatic changes in one year that would have taken it at least 10 years to accomplish. This year, countries who hoped for a robust economy have found thems…
Nike Honours Bryant with Posthumous Collection
As a player, he won multiple awards including five NBA championships, alongside becoming an 18-time All-Star, 15-time member of the All-NBA Team, 12-time member of the All-Defensive Team, 2008 NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP), and, two-time NBA Finals MVP winner. Off court, Kobe Bryant inspired you…