Face2Face Africa

Face2face Africa (F2FA) is a dynamic and rapidly expanding digital media and event production company that boasts a broad spectrum of skills and interests. Our mission is to connect with a globally-minded generation of Millennials who share African heritage. By tapping into the creativity and tech-savvy nature of this group, we deliver engaging content and thoughtful discussions across various platforms to our audience.

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Baltimore: Meet the founders of the first Black and woman-owned bodega

3 weeks ago | face2faceafrica.com | Mildred Europa Taylor

Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli recently made history as the first Black and woman-owned bodega in Fells Point, delivering the taste of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore. Ernestine Chambers and fellow co-owner Naté Gordon cut the ribbon on their new business on May 2 and since then, people have been queuing to get a taste of their NYC-style chopped sandwiches.
Nigerian plays trumpet for over 25 hours, earns Guinness World Record on 2nd attempt

3 weeks ago | face2faceafrica.com | Mildred Europa Taylor

Nigerian trumpeter Joshua Olusanya now holds the record for the “Longest Marathon Playing the Trumpet” after playing the musical instrument for over 25 hours, Guinness World Records said. Olusanya, also known as Trumpet Influencer, earlier tried to earn the record in February 2024 but was disqualified for disrupting his performance to drink water, according to The Punch.
40 years after becoming NC State’s first Black student president, Kevin Howell is back as 1st Black chancellor

3 weeks ago | face2faceafrica.com | Mildred Europa Taylor

Kevin Howell became the first Black student body president of NC State University in 1987. He is now the university’s first Black chancellor after nearly 40 years. The University of North Carolina (UNC) System Board of Governors voted unanimously in March to approve Howell to be the university 15th chancellor after being recommended by the UNC System President Peter Hans following a national search that attracted more than 75 candidates.
Virginia mother, daughter earn their doctorates together from Liberty University

3 weeks ago | face2faceafrica.com | Mildred Europa Taylor

Sharon Mallory had retired for some time when her daughter Lauren Mallory decided to pursue her doctoral degree. “When she was starting, I made a joke, ‘Yeah, I’ll do it,’” Sharon said to WRIC. “And she was like, ‘Yeah, come on and do it with me for real, and we can do this together!’”Sharon’s joke turned into something big for the family last month when the two Chesterfield County women got their doctorates together.
Entrepreneur Dr. Osei Kwame Despite unveils Ghana's first world-class automobile museum [Watch]

3 weeks ago | face2faceafrica.com | Mildred Europa Taylor

Ghanaian entrepreneur Dr. Osei Kwame Despite has unveiled a world-class automobile museum, which is reportedly the first in the country and the third of its kind on the African continent, after Morocco and South Africa. The museum, located in East Legon in Ghana’s capital Accra, was officially commissioned on Sunday, June 1, 2025, by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, in an awesome ceremony that had in attendance other business moguls, politicians, celebrities, and royalty.
University of Ghana: Dr. Peace Ogbogbo becomes first female professor in Mathematical Sciences - Face2Face Africa

3 weeks ago | face2faceafrica.com | Mildred Europa Taylor

Following her promotion to the rank of Associate Professor in Applied Mathematics at the University of Ghana, Dr. Chisara Peace Ngozi Ogbogbo has become the first woman to earn a professorship in the Mathematical Sciences since the university was founded in 1948.
At just 17, South Africa’s Mongiwa Hazel Ntuli completes actuarial science degree

3 weeks ago | face2faceafrica.com | Mildred Europa Taylor

South Africa’s Mongiwa Hazel Ntuli has made history as one of the University of Pretoria’s youngest-ever graduates, earning a degree in Actuarial Science. She completed her degree at age 17 at a time when most of her peers were still in high school. Originally from Rosettenville, Johannesburg, Ntuli began her university studies in 2022 after accelerating through primary and secondary school, the University of Pretoria said on May 28 ahead of her graduation.
Drake is now first artist in history with 10 RIAA diamond certifications and there could soon be an 11th

4 weeks ago | face2faceafrica.com | Mildred Europa Taylor

Drake has made history as the artist with the most RIAA diamond-certified records. The Recording Industry Association of America confirmed on Wednesday that two more of the Toronto rapper’s hits, “Hold On, We’re Going Home” and “Best I Ever Had,” have officially hit diamond status. That brings his total in that category to 10. “Drake has the most RIAA Diamond Certifications of any artist, ever,” the RIAA said in an Instagram post featuring a graphic of all 10 plaques.
Meet Maïmouna Tirera, the only Black woman eyeglass designer in France

4 weeks ago | face2faceafrica.com | Mildred Europa Taylor

In France, eyeglasses from different brands are sold by opticians, however, only a few of these opticians are artisan lunetiers (eyeglass designers). Maïmouna Tirera is one of 30 eyeglass designers in France. Interestingly, she is the only Black woman eyeglass designer in the country, with only one other Black eyeglass designer, she said, according to Black Enterprise. “Artisan is an official title. It means that you have been trained,” Tirera said through a translator.
When Tina Knowles cut off her own hair to save Beyoncé

1 month ago | face2faceafrica.com | Mildred Europa Taylor

Tina Knowles has recalled in her memoir the day she saved her daughter’s music video look. In her Matriarchmemoir, 71-year-old Knowles shared that she was once in charge of hair for the group Destiny’s Child’s during its “No, No, No (Part 2)” music video shoot. The group, made up of her daughter Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, LaTavia Roberson and LeToya Luckett had Darren Grant as director, Chris Maldonado and Eric Ferrell as makeup artists and Knowles as hairstylist for the Los Angeles video shoot.