Ventures & Legacy

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Authentic stories of Africans thriving globally. READ OUR LATEST EDITION VIA LINK.
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VL Magazine’s March 2026 edition reflects a clear intention to speak with purpose and to build with meaning. With Dr. Uché Blackstock (@ucheblackstockmd ) on the cover, we explore leadership and the responsibility of reshaping the systems that define access, care and equity. Across the issue, we move through conversations on owning one’s narrative, building from lived experience, creating space for reflection through art and technology, and the importance of structure within the creative economy. It is a reflection on what it means to lead with clarity, and to create change that is both thoughtful and lasting. Enjoy reading, LINK IN BIO 🥂 Tomi Wale, Editor, VL
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VL Magazine’s February 2026 edition is anchored on Staying Power, the courage to build, endure, and evolve. On our cover, Mr. Austin Okere (@austin_okere ) reflects on creating institutions that outlive their founders, scaling with resilience, purpose, and structure. Alongside him, Dr. Damilola Balogun and Dr. Kofoworola Olowokudejo of Bervly (@bervlydental ) advance dental excellence through disciplined care and long term vision. Taye Arimoro (@tayearimoro ) shares his journey through Nollywood with persistence and craft. Bolu Onasanya (@boluonasanya ) champions wellness within corporate culture, while Ugo Ugochukwu (@ugougochukwu ) expands Africa’s footprint in global motorsport. Together, they represent ambition grounded in excellence, proving that African stories are not fleeting moments but lasting movements shaping the future. Enjoy reading. LINK IN BIO Cover photography: Chidi Nwankwo (@chyder5 )
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Ruth E. Carter @therealruthecarter , legendary costume designer and cultural architect, transforming film through history, craft, and vision. From groundbreaking collaborations to award-winning world building, she defines what it means to dress stories with soul, depth, and lasting impact. Video: The Art of Costume Design on YouTube. #TheVLMagazine #VLMagazine
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Salma Abu Deif @salmaabudeif proves image may open doors, but substance builds careers. Depth always lasts longer than hype. #VLMagazine #TheVLMagazine #SalmaAbuDeif #Cinema #Legacy
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From Dakar, @adamaparis made culture impossible to ignore. #VLMagazine #AdamaParis #Fashion #Legacy
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Eliud Kipchoge @kipchogeeliud redefined endurance, proving greatness is less about speed and more about mindset. #TheVLMagazine #VLMagazine
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Fatoumata Diawara’s @fatoumata_diawara__ music carries more than melody, it carries memory, identity, and the rhythm of a continent. #TheVLMagazine #VLMagazine
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Ramy Youssef’s @ramy storytelling shows humor can illuminate identity, faith, and belonging with remarkable clarity. #TheVLMagazine #VLMagazine
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Bonang Matheba @bonang_m exemplifies how persona can evolve into power, transforming visibility into influence and influence into enterprise. #TheVLMagazine #VLMagazine
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Dr. Denis Mukwege @drdenismukwege embodies the rare union of compassion and courage, proving that medicine can be both healing and a form of justice. #TheVLMagazine #VLMagazine
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There are artists, and then there are architects of culture. Nike Davies-Okundaye @nikeartgallery turned heritage into structure, opportunity and global influence This is what it looks like when tradition is built to last. #VLMagazine #TheVLMagazine
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Ahmed El Ghandour @ghandour6 proves that knowledge becomes powerful only when it is understood. #TheVLMagazine #VLMagazine
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