American business magazine, Forbes has said that even though not a billionaire, Kylie Jenner is the highest-paid celebrity in the world. During the annual Forbes list, Kylie and her brother-in-law Kanye West topped as the highest-paid celebrities, but sports stars, including Roger Federer and Lionel Messi, dominated the top 10. The 22-year-old half-sister of Kim … Continue reading KYLIE JENNER TOPS WORLD’S HIGHEST PAID CELEBRITY LIST
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Rihanna becomes world’s richest female musician
In Forbes' annual list of America's Richest Self-Made Women for 2019, Rihanna topped the list as the highest paid woman in the music industry, estimating her worth to be $600 million. The publication stated that good portion of Rihanna's wealth was acquired through her lucrative partnership with luxury good company, LVMH, with whom she launched … Continue reading Rihanna becomes world’s richest female musician
Serena Wlliams Makes History as Forbes Richest Woman Athlete
Serena Williams has made history as the first athlete to land herself a spot on Forbes' list of the World's Richest Self-Made Women, according to the global media company. The 23-time Grand Slam champion made the list as a result of her estimated fortune of $224m (about £177m), with Forbes stating that the sports star's … Continue reading Serena Wlliams Makes History as Forbes Richest Woman Athlete
Asos billionaire’s children killed in Sri Lanka attacks
The billionaire fashion tycoon behind the online clothing retailer Asos lost three of his four children in the Sri Lanka terrorist attacks, a spokesman has said. Anders Holch Povlsen, 46, is Denmark’s wealthiest man with a net worth of $7.9bn (£6.1bn) according to Forbes, and is believed to be the largest landowner in Scotland after buying a string of historic estates.
Kylie Jenner: Is she really a self made billionaire
Jenner, who has earned a 10-figure fortune aged 21, gained global recognition in her family's reality TV show Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
Though Jenner has made her fortune with her best-selling beauty business, Kylie Cosmetics, some have questioned whether her money can really be 'self-made', since she comes from such a privileged background.
Philippines’ Richest Man, Henry Sy, Dies At 94
Sy had topped the Philippine Rich List for eleven years in a row. His net worth was estimated at $19 billion at the time of his passing, making him the 53rd wealthiest person in the world.
The 94-year-old former immigrant from China had built a vast business empire that spans retail, real estate and banking. Sy’s family-owned SM Investments is the holding company for SM Retail, the country’s largest chain of department stores and supermarkets, SM Prime, the country’s largest shopping mall operator, as well as BDO Unibank.
Forbes ranks Nigeria behind Ghana as Best Country for Business
Nigeria has been rated the 110th best country for business in the world in 2019, out of 161 graded countries.
Top on the list are United Kingdom (1), Sweden (2), Hong Kong (3), Netherlands (4), New Zealand (5) and Canada (6).
The United States of America is rated 17th.
South Africa, according to the list released by Forbes, came first in Africa.
Retirement Is A Transition, Not A Destination
People would retire and then within a few years, die. Some people now want more uplifting terms such as reinventing, revolutionizing, recharging or rewiring which suggest vitality and an opportunity for a new life, which may include a combination of work (for pay or volunteering) and play.
If you decide to retire, remember that you’re retiring from a job, not from life.
Museums Are Entering The World Of Medicine With Prescriptions And Therapy Sessions
Wandering through a museum is one of life’s great pleasures and contradictions — at once a private perusal of artistic endeavor and a recognition of community and shared space with other beholders.
For some travelers, museum hopping is the pinnacle of a visit to any city and a way to explore a destination’s identity through a carefully curated collection.
Multi-millionaire Femi Otedola Sells Controlling Stake In Forte Oil
Nigerian multi-millionaire businessman Femi Otedola is selling his 75% stake in oil marketing company, Forte Oil, to Prudent Energy, a local oil trading firm.
Publicly traded Forte Oil made the announcement on Monday in a press release signed by the company’s General Counsel, Akinleye Olagbende.
Jay-Z Is Now America’s Richest Musician
The“greatest trick in music that people ever pulled off,” Jay-Z said to Forbes in 2010, was convincing young aspiring musicians that “you can’t be an artist and make money.” The rapper followed up on his words this week by rising to become the fifth-richest figure on the magazine’s annual ranking of celebrity wealth in America — and the wealthiest musician on the list.
The World’s Highest-Paid Comedians Of 2018
Once again, Jerry Seinfeld is the King of Comedy. The Seinfeld creator earned $57.5 million in 12 months, before taxes and fees, claiming the top spot on our list of the world’s highest-paid comedians.
Apple’s Big Mistake Was Cancelling A Classic iPhone
As the bad news on the new iPhone sales continues to build, was Apple’s key mistake pivoting towards the luxury high margin smartphone market by sacrificing the iPhone SE line?