We absolutely love these compilations! Africans and in particular African women are coming fast and furious! As the economies of Africa gain momentum globally, African women are stepping out of the shadows to claim their stake of the lion share or the proverbial pie *wink* Surprisingly though, looking at this list of the richest women in South Africa, only 2 women are billionaires and they are non-Black.

The Wang Factor? Change that to the Liya Kebede factor...girlfriend is on a roll this 2012! This time the Ethiopian-born, US-based supermodel appears alongside, designer Alexander Wang to cover the January 7th edition of Spanish publication, S Moda. New face, Maria Bradley wears designs from Alexander Wang's Spring 2012 Collection for the main editorial. Captured by Amy Troost, the sporty chic designs show off Wang’s tough yet stylish vision

It's a week of birthday's of some of the people that look like us, live, love & laugh just like us. And they managed to change the world.... First, happy birthday to the uber fabulous First Lady of America, Mrs. Michelle Obama. She turns 48! And this is what her hubby had to say: When you become President, one thing that happens overnight is that you and everyone you

Oscar-winning South African actress Charlize Theron graces the front page of the February 2012 issue of W Magazine. Brad Pitt joins her as the other half of the dual cover subjects... Photo via JustJared The Oscar-winning beauty looked radiant in a mesmerizing photoshoot spread shot by photographer, Mario Sorrenti while decked out in Bottega Veneta’s silk chiffon gown and Martin Katz 18k white gold and diamond earrings. Very Hollywood