Duchess Magazine

Teen mother who was once homeless and gave birth weeks before starting high school is named class valedictorian – and earns $610,000 …

I was privileged to attend a Women’s Conference recently. I was richly blessed and I thought it wise to share my experience …

An award-winning social entrepreneur who has built a sustainable and viable business model to help the poor communities of Lagos reclaim their neighborhoods from the scourge of …

The startup story of this leading lady of the African haute couture fashion scene is one that could rival any Paris catwalk …

  When she was born July 25, 1953, former Miss Wariboko Davis made great news because she was conjoined with her sister. …

Our entire organization joins in wishing all our numerous readers and business partners all over the world a Happy Holiday Season and a prosperous …

Driven by a desire to see the growth of Black-owned brands in their country, South Africa, combined with a deep affinity to …

Today is the Kenya’s Independence day and  we celebrate one of the women who fought alongside men in the struggle for independence. …

It’s amazing the effect a name can have on a person’s trajectory. Take for instance the gorgeous and talented Nigerian actress Uzo …

President Buhari  named former investment banker, Kemi Adeosun, 48, to the key position of finance minister at a time the Nigerian economy …

  If there is one woman who is living proof of the power of women entrepreneurs to make a real difference in the …

As if dancing to Bruno Mars “Uptown Funk” on the Ellen Show wasn’t enough, First Lady Michelle Obama has just released a …

Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu is a tireless foot soldier taking Ethiopian entrepreneurship to the world. She is building a $20-million shoe factory in …

A few weeks before that day, I had had a series of surreal feelings. I have never been able to find the …

Billboard rolled out their annual Most Powerful women list for 2015 and honored a bunch of women music executives. Of the 50 …

Finding a niche that can be filled with a great service or product is key to building a successful business, and in …

Event Description   She Makes It Happen! is an end of the year fashion event, that promotes and showcases aspiring and exceptionally …

My name is Nakadama Daphine Biruma.  My friends simply call me Naka! I was born and raised in Lusaka, Zambia and currently …

Sweden has distributed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s feminist manifesto, “We Should All Be Feminists,” to every 16-year-old student in the country. The …

Following one’s passion is the hallmark of many successful entrepreneurs in Africa, and Masego Mohajane is building her company, M-Squared Medical, on that …