Liberia-born Bleejay Innis is a resourceful young entrepreneur living the American dream and pushing the African agenda, after his escape from the war in Liberia. Based in Worcester, Massachusetts, Innis together with Chayanne Tweh, has founded an apparel brand, ‘Motherland Wear’ to capture what the African continent means to them. “A mother represents a sense of home and belonging when you think about her, and

As Nigeria gets ready to hold auditions for the second edition of the Mr Ideal contest, the reigning Mr Ideal, Olawale Bello is enjoying the last days of his reign and looking forward to more opportunities as an aspiring model. Mr Ideal is a Nigerian male beauty pageant which began in 2010 and the first event was held in the city of Akure, Ondo State

Rising Nigerian comedian, Iyomieju Oghenetega Francis better known as Tega is more than just a funny man. Originating from Delta State which is known for its highly spirited and humorous people, comedy comes naturally to Tega who is a graduate of the National Film Institute, Jos. However his passion goes beyond comedy as he plans to put his major in Scripting, Producing and Directing, as

Jesse Brown, alias JB is a talented and young New York-based rapper currently balancing pre-law in college with his passion for hiphop; and enjoying a growing fan base in his community and on the internet for his music. Although his family was originally from Brazil, JB was born in Brooklyn, New York, where he had humbling and exciting adventures growing up. JB, a huge fan Kanye

Dynamic American menswear designer, Raymond Vincent Brown with over 25 years of experience in the world of fashion, is making great impact with his Ray Vincente label. Through his eclectic styles and unusual selection of colours, Raymond has clothed a few new music acts in the States and is looking forward to do more in the New Year. He likes to place concepts together from