Category Archives: History

In commemoration of Black History Month, we shine a light on David Adjaye, the architect behind many iconic buildings around the world including the new National Museum of African American History and Culture. 51-year-old David Adjaye is a celebrated British-Ghanaian architect who was born in Tanzania to a Ghanaian diplomat. They lived in Tanzania, Egypt,Continue reading “Meet David Adjaye, a black trailblazer in architecture”

In commemoration of Black History Month, we shine a light on Alek Wek, the first model to influence the fashion industry with her black beauty. Born in Wau, South Sudan, 40-year-old Alek Wek fled the civil war in her country to London in 1991 at the age of 14. She was discovered in 1995 atContinue reading “Meet Alek Wek, first model to influence the fashion industry with her black beauty”

In commemoration of Black History Month, we shine a light on musician and entrepreneur Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam, widely known as Akon for bridging the development gap in Africa. Born in the United States, 44-year-old Akon grew up in his home country Senegal until he was 7 years old when his family moved backContinue reading “Meet Akon, singer bridging the development gap in Africa”

In commemoration of Black History Month, we shine a light on the first African player in the NBA, Hakeem “The Dream” Olajuwon. This 7ft Nigerian-born professional basketball player started his career in 1984, a few years after he started playing basketball in Lagos at 17 years old. He was a soccer goalkeeper before he enteredContinue reading “Meet Hakeem Olajuwon, first African player in the NBA”