Black Excellence

Pioneers of Black British Business: The Inspiring Story of Dyke & Dryden’s Founders

Len Dyke, Dudley Dryden, and Tony Wade are names that resonate as trailblazers in British business history. These three men – two from Jamaica and one from Montserrat – overcame humble beginnings and racial barriers to build Dyke & Dryden

Ethiopian-Born Teen Invents Soap to Fight Skin Cancer

Philip Emeagwali: The Inspiring Journey of a Nigerian Supercomputing Pioneer

Born on August 23, 1954, in Akure in colonial-era Nigeria, Philip Emeagwali was raised in the town of Onitsha in the country’s southeast

Strive Masiyiwa: From Humble Beginnings to Africa’s Telecom Titan

Back in Zimbabwe, Masiyiwa started his career as a telecoms engineer for the state-owned telephone company (ZPTC). However, he soon felt a pull towards entrepreneurship.

Emmanuella Mayaki: Inspiring Journey of a Young Tech Prodigy

Emmanuella Mayaki is a young Nigerian tech prodigy whose journey has inspired many across the globe.

Esther Okade: The Math Prodigy Breaking Barriers in STEM

Esther Okade’s passion for numbers was evident almost from the cradle. Born in Walsall, England to Nigerian parents, she was raised in an environment that nurtured her curiosity and intellect.

Black Excellence : Reginald F. Lewis

A story that serves as a powerful reminder of what can be accomplished through vision, tenacity, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.