Tag: Forbes
Naira now Africa’s 9th weakest currency – Forbes
Experts say the drop was helped by steady inflows of foreign exchange from oil sales and remittances, better farm output,…
American singer Taylor Swift hits Forbes billionaire list
In the feature published on Tuesday, Forbes said the list was compiled using stock prices and exchange rates as of…
Forbes 200 richest people in the world: Their nationality, business
International business magazine, Forbes on Tuesday unveiled the list of 200 richest people in the world as at March 8,…
Adebola Williams, Davido, others convene for 2023 Forbes Under 30 Summit Africa
The 2023 Forbes Under 30 Summit Africa promises to be a landmark event that will inspire and empower the next…
Mo Abudu makes Forbes’ 100 powerful women list
According to Forbes, she was recognised for her outstanding contribution to the media and entertainment sectors.
44 newcomers make Forbes 400 richest list, Trump still out
By Alex Enebeli American business magazine, Forbes, said 44 newcomers joined its list of 400 richest people in 2021, a…
Funke Akindele-Bello listed among Forbes “100 Icons from Africa”
Celebrated Nollywood actress and producer, Funke Akindele-Bello, has been listed among the Forbes ‘100 Icons from Africa.’
Kanye West not so rich: Forbes issues downgrade
Kanye West's reported wealth has come under scrutiny after reports he was the wealthiest African American. Forbes has issued a…
Forbes lists Messi second footballer to earn $1 billion
Barcelona forward, Lionel Messi has been named the second professional footballer to earn $1 billion in his career.
Forbes 2019: Kanye West is highest hip hop paid act, beats Drake & Jay Z
Back in 2007, Kanye West released a song called “Big Brother”—an ode to Jay-Z. Indeed, catching on with the mogul’s…
Scarlett Johansson is Forbes’ world highest paid actress
For the second year in a row, Scarlett Johansson tops Forbes' list of the highest-paid actresses, earning $56 million.
Serena Williams leads world’s sportswomen in earnings, fourth year in a row
US tennis superstar Serena Williams topped Forbes magazine's list of the highest paid women in sports for the fourth straight…
Serena Williams makes history as Forbes richest woman athlete
U.S. tennis star Serena Williams, has made history as the first athlete to make Forbes’ list of the World’s Richest…
Kylie Jenner ties Jay-Z for 5th position Forbes wealthiest celebrity
Cosmestic mogul, Kylie Jenner has tied rapper, Jay Z as the 5th American wealthiest celebrity in 2018 with networths of…
Williams tops Forbes list for highest-earning female athletes
Eight of the top 10 highest earning female athletes are tennis players, with 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams topping…
Toke Makinwa Talks About Kylie Jenner Being Self Made
This week, Forbes used Tv personality and entrepreneur Kylie Jenner for a cover shoot as one of the youngest self…
Forbes Names Kylie Jenner Youngest Self Made Billionaire
U.S. reality Tv personality, model and entrepreneur Kylie Jenner who launched her Kylie cosmetics brand in 2015 has been named…
It’s an insult for Forbes to say I’m worth only $150m – Oyedepo
The hottest trending news in the social media today is the statement credited to Bishop David Oyedepo leader of the…
Adele Becomes 2nd Highest Paid Woman In Music
Beyonce or queen B as she's popularly called has been named Forbes highest paid woman in music 2017, owing to…
Beyonce is highest paid woman in music for 2017
Beyonce’s hit album “Lemonade” and world tour made her the highest-paid woman in music in 2017, according to an annual…
Rapper Diddy Combs Tops Forbes Highest Paid Artiste List
American rapper and singer Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ earnings from Ciroc vodka, DeLeon tequila and Aquahydrate water, proceeds from his Bad…
Man United overtake Real Madrid to top Forbes football rich list
Manchester United have overtaken Real Madrid as the world's most valuable football team, according to business magazine Forbes.
The 2017 Black Billionaires
Of the 2,043 people who made it to the 2017 FORBES list of the World’s Billionaires, 10 of them are…
Dangote, Sisi only Africans on World’s Most Powerful People’s list
If the reputation of Aliko Dangote as one of the world’s ‘movers and shakers’ was ever in doubt, a new…
Stock woes, Naira devaluation shave off $7.8 bn from Dangote’s fortune
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has been the biggest loser among Nigeria’s richest people as the Naira continues to plummet…
Dangote slips on Forbes billionaire ranking
Aliko Dangote, chairman of Dangote Group has slipped down to 26th position from the 23rd position he occupied since March…
Mayweather is highest paid sportsman
Undefeated boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather was named the highest-paid athlete in sports Wednesday by Forbes magazine, bumping off 2013 winner…
94-Year Old Billionaire Marries For 5th Time
If you had almost five billion dollars, what would you do? For Karl Wlaschek, the answer is marry a lot.…