How a university dropout produced the first locally made sneakers in Cameroon
Ayissi William is a Cameroonian sneakers designer and founder and designer of ICE footwear, the first locally made sneakers in Cameroon.
Inspiring African Stories
This category is purposely for inspiring African stories and stories of change-makers in Africa.
Meet Theo Baloyi – Founder of Africa’s Leading Sneaker Brand
Theo Baloyi is an accountant-turned-businessman who has built a thriving sneaker venture that sells shoes online and already has multiple physical stores across South Africa.
19-year-old Nigerian Built His Own G-Wagon From Scratch
19-year-old Chukwudi Godday Eze sourced locally-made materials and built a fully functional Mercedes G-Wagon.
Meet Adijat Ganiyu – The Inspirational Nigerian Female Mechanic Challenging Gender Norms in the Automotive Industry
In a world where stereotypes and gender norms often limit opportunities for women, Adijat Ganiyu, a 25-year-old mechanical engineer from Ibadan, stands as an inspiration. Embracing a vocation traditionally dominated by men, Adijat’s determination and passion for her craft have paved the way for her success in the automotive industry.
32-year-old Salima Bah becomes the youngest cabinet minister in Sierra Leone’s history
Salima Monorma Bah, 32, has made history in Sierra Leone, becoming the country’s youngest cabinet minister ever.
From A $3,000 Loan To A $21 Billion Empire: Aliko Dangote’s Inspirational Journey
With his visionary mindset and unwavering determination, Aliko Dangote transformed a mere $3000 loan into a staggering $21 billion empire, making him an idol not only for Africans but for black people worldwide.
Meet The First Deaf, Black Woman To Earn A Doctorate In STEM
Amie Fornah Sankoh, a Sierra Leonean woman who experienced hearing loss at the age of three during the country’s civil war, has become the first deaf, Black woman to achieve a doctorate in any field related to science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) in the United States of America.
Queen Tiye: The Black Woman Who Was Egypt’s Most Powerful Queen
Tiye was the queen of Egypt of the 18th dynasty and the wife of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, the mother of
The True Story Of Allan The Degree Holder: From A Joke To An Advocate For Education
What started off as a joke of being a degree holder is slowly turning into an advocacy movement for education enhancement spearheaded by Allan The Degree Holder, a Zambian who uses satire and sarcasm to promote education on his Facebook page.
Meet Dr Claire Karekezi – The First And Only Female Neurosurgeon In Rwanda
Dr. Claire Karekezi is the first and sole female neurosurgeon in entire Rwanda. She has served as a consultant neurosurgeon