Out of the 2,755 billionaires across the globe in 2020, 724 of them hail from the United States and only a small fraction (seven) are of African descent. Interestingly, these seven richest black people in America are all self-made. They are trailblazers in their diverse industries ranging from finance to media, music, fashion, and sports. Despite the shake-up in...
The journalism industry is notorious for its poor remuneration and as such, you have professionals who spend much of their career making an average income. On the other side of the divide though, you have personalities that have distinguished themselves with their work. They regularly cover big news stories and get to rub shoulders with the newsmakers. They also...
Airports are the gates through which visitors who fly in or out of every state must pass. More often than not, travellers get to spend some quality time in the airport waiting for their scheduled flight time. This is exactly why the airport environment should be conducive, comfortable and consoling as some occasions have people wait for almost a...
When it comes to showbiz, the earnings of celebrities, including that of actresses continue to draw attention during the course of their careers. Over the years, Forbes has released diverse lists to capture the incomes of celebrities which have thrilled a lot of fans. As of 2020/2021, there are still some of the finest acts in the film business...
Accumulating wealthy is a great achievement but being among the wealthiest and having a family to share all that fortune with makes the achievement more fulfilling. To these billionaire couples, their relationship is as important as their business and as such, they put similar efforts on both their spouse and their business.
Unfortunately, the seven continents of the world are...
Europe is the world's second-smallest continent by surface area, but on the other hand, its economy is the largest on Earth. This is hardly a surprise as most of the countries of the continent are first-world nations. As Europe has prospered over the centuries, some families and individuals have made the best of it, accumulating billions in the process...
In Forbes' 2020 list of the highest-paid athletes in the world, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Neymar are the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th most paid athletes. If anything, this shows that the sport has grown into one of the most followed and lucrative sports in the world with so many people raking in millions. Being the most-watched sport with...
We are all familiar with the cliché that says 'education is the key to success'. Well, if education is the key to success, one is tempted to wonder if school is the lock. Yes, school is important; after all, the essence of its emergence is to help those that patronise it develop into successful career men and women or...
The dream of most parents is that their offspring will not only do well in life but surpass them in terms of accomplishments. As the times get harder, such dreams are becoming increasingly difficult to accomplish with many children buckling under the weight of societal expectations. Some may even get overwhelmed by it all and start acting out in...
Deviating from what society considers the norm is never an easy prospect and one area where this manifests well is with regards to sexual identity and orientation. Members of the LBGT community, whether poor or a billionaire, often face daunting challenges and have to cope with hurtful prejudices in their everyday lives. Discriminatory practices also hinder them from achieving...
Christianity has faced much scrutiny over the years but one issue that has refused to go away is its relationship with wealth and prosperity. Many cannot simply comprehend while the preachers of the gospel, that de-emphasizes earthly possessions in favor of heavenly goals, have fortunes that rival that of ace business magnates and rock stars. With same, they are...
Several women of African and Afro-American descent have risen to the top in today's world, leaving indelible marks in different areas of business, entertainment, and more. With hard work and determination, they have flourished in their passions, working their dream jobs. These richest black women in the world have pulled through to an enviable height which has proven that...
It is that time of the year when Forbes magazine reveals the top gainers of the past EPL season in terms of valuation. Generally, the average value of football clubs have continued to increase, thanks hugely to the substantial and ever-increasing payouts from television deals with the EPL. Kit deals, sponsorship as well as the raise in UEFA Champions...
Global trade is majorly facilitated with currencies such as the Euro, British Pound, Chinese Yen, and the U.S. Dollar. These currencies are generally accepted as the means of exchange for goods and services. They are also accepted as legal tender in some countries that are not the country of issue and of course, the U.S. dollar is used as...
When we think of movie stars, our minds immediately go to the gorgeous men and women who grace our screens and also bedazzle us at the red carpets as well as various award ceremonies. This is all well and good but there is a second category of movie stars that we may not see on our screens but are...
If you are still looking for proof that China is set for long domination of the world economy, then look no further than the list of the richest persons in Asia. It is thoroughly dominated by their nationals with only a smattering of Indians and Japanese thrown in.
Even beyond the Asian region, China now has more billionaires than the...
Pretty much the entire globe has figured out that the WWE is not as real as it seems. This fact has however not impacted the attractiveness of the organization as they retain a legion of fans all around the world. Daily, millions of individuals tune in to watch their various shows. Their showpiece events, such as The WrestleMania, also...
There is nothing pleasant about being incarcerated or denied one’s freedom to go and come as one chooses. In fact, it is such a frightening reality that many will shudder just thinking about it. This mindset not only comes from the restriction on one’s cherished freedoms but also the unsavory living conditions which seem to pervade most of the...
Some people are lucky enough to be heirs and heiresses of their parent's empires but for others, the story is the exact opposite- they had to build the empire from scratch all by themselves, we commonly refer to them as "self-made". Despite facing extreme conditions of life from loss of parents to abject poverty and even homelessness, these people didn't give...
Following the creation of Bitcoin on January 3rd, 2009 by the mysterious developer, Satoshi Nakamoto, many early adopters of the cryptocurrency have greatly increased their wealth over the years, becoming millionaires and billionaires. These early crypto investors envisaged great opportunities where many others saw a risky investment. Since the 2010s, the digital assets ecosystem has been making a strong...
Technology has undeniably made a massive impact on the development of today's global economy. A look at the world's wealthiest people reveals that the fastest purveyor of wealth today is technology. It is so fast, that joining the richest young billionaires list, which is something usually achieved by middle-aged men and women, is now a regular occurrence for young...
In recent times, many black people have been making the list of richest billionaires in the world as they have gathered a net worth of at least $1 billion. Despite the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy of the world, many of these individuals of African American ancestry still retained their billionaire title in 2021, although there...
As the issue of women’s rights rages on across the globe, one particular aspect that has gained traction is the gender pay gap. Whether one is a fan of feminism or not, the reality remains that men generally earn more than women on average. This is the norm in several sectors and one good example of this is the...
The world's billionaires can pretty much afford anything they want - from the rarest diamonds to private jets, the most luxurious apartments, super-fast cars, and even super motor yachts. They never get tired of adding to their expensive toy collection. But hey, you know what they say; "work hard, play hard". It is an arguable point that one of...
Some decades back, wrestling was considered a career path designated only for men. But in recent times, some women have proved that they can equally make a successful career in wrestling. With courage and determination, the WWE Divas have been able to command the same respect as their male counterparts by putting up impressive performances and headlining many events....
