Forbes
23 Dec 2019
Everyone has something bothering them and most often, we turn to google for help. Questions asked by people do not necessarily suggest the kind of person they are, rather, it is more about what piques their interest. Nevertheless, Google searches can offer a sense of what many people may be curious about or have on…
13 Dec 2019
2019 has been an amazing year for women even more so women in entertainment. Barbadian singer Rihanna alongside American singers Beyonce and Taylor Swift have made Forbes list of 100 most powerful women. Forbes on Thursday released its list of 100 Most Powerful Women list for 2019. The list comprised of women who have made…
13 Dec 2019
58-year-old British-Nigerian diplomat, Amina Mohammed has been named as one of the most powerful women in 2019 by Forbes. The list comprises 100 women whom Forbes says are often referred to as the “first” and sometimes the “only” in their respected fields. The 2019 list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women celebrates women who are using their…
7 Dec 2019
American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has been named as the highest earning musician of 2019. On the list compiled by Forbes, the "Love Story" singer made $185m (£148m) in pre-tax earnings from June 2018 to June 2019. Swift's earning comes from a new record deal with Republic Records, her endorsements deals and finishing up her Reputation…
27 Aug 2019
Taylor Swift is having a good 2019 as not only is the most-nominated act at this year’s VMAs, she is also the highest-paid woman in music. As if that is not enough, the 'Lover' crooner is also also the world’s top-earning entertainer of any stripe. She clinched in this top position with N66,970,000,000 ($185 million)…
22 Aug 2019
Dwayne Johnson, popularly known as The Rock, tops the Forbes list of the world’s ten highest-paid actors, collecting $89.4 million between June 1, 2018, and June 1, 2019. Johnson starred in “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” which premiered this month and also has a forthcoming film “Jumanji: Next Level” for which he will collect an…
23 Jul 2019
Popular Nigerian comedian, AY Makun who also doubles as an actor has taken to Instagram to educate his fans on why it is important for celebrities specifically entertainers flaunt their wealth on social media. The laugh maestro shared his reasons in response to a fan who reacted to his a video post of his flaunting…
13 Jul 2019
Forbes Africa has released its 30 Under 30 list for 2019. The annual list, which is now in its fifth year, is released in a special issue of Forbes Africa, featuring young African change-makers under 30 years old.
11 Jul 2019
Creative genius Kanye West has been recently named as the third highest-earning celebrity in the world by Forbes, and contrary to popular belief, the bulk of his income comes from other sources asides music. Forbes valued his pretax income at $150 million over the past year and this is due to his Yeezy line with…
12 Jun 2019
Lionel Messi was the world's highest-paid athlete over the past year, Forbes reported on Tuesday in its annual sporting rich list.
7 Jun 2019
An American billionaire just paid off the student loans of students who graduated from Morehouse College on Sunday, May 19, 2019. During his speech to the historically black college, Mr Robert Smith stunned the class of 2019 with his pledge to wipe out their debt, estimated to be worth $40m. Here are things to know about the black-American billionaire: • Mr…
27 Mar 2019
Skin, a new documentary produced by actor and entrepreneur, Beverly Naya, will be premiered on Sunday, March 31, 2019 in Lagos. It is sponsored by Nivea. Naya was named by Forbes as one of Africa’s most promising entrepreneurs under the age of 30. Speaking on the event, Managing Director, Beiersdorf, Godwin Harrison, said: “Nivea is…