For almost anything in life, taking the first step is the hardest. No matter how prepared you think you are, taking the first step at anything new, is always the hardest thing to do.

A look at pretty much any dataset relating to wealth outcomes in the UK reveals a similar theme: people from ethnic minority backgrounds hold less wealth.

I was born and raised in the UK to a Nigerian father and Norwegian mother. I got a scholarship to an independent school and I later studied Economics at Cambridge.

An uncertain calm returns to the streets of many Nigerian cities, especially Lagos, following the aftermath of the peaceful protests which turned violent, when the government deployed the army with live bullets to disperse unarmed protesters at a sit-in at the Lekki toll gate in Lagos.

With so many changes since lockdown, and a number of government backed schemes introduced designed to boost the UK property market during the pandemic, now could be a great time to buy your first home or move to your dream one. In mid-May the UK property market exploded back into life after a near two-month shutdown, and activity, demand and sales have been on a level not seen for quite some time.

COVID-19 has changed nearly every aspect of our daily lives, and consumer spending is no exception. With the UK economy already more than a fifth smaller that it was at the end of 2019 (1), consumer spending has altered massively since the pandemic began, from socially distanced supermarket checkouts, a surge in online spending and restaurants pivoting to offer takeaway services.

I studied International Politics at King’s College London. I always thought I was going to work in the NGO or development space but after interning at Amnesty International during my year abroad in New York I decided that I wanted to start out my career with more structure.

To celebrate Black History Month, we are highlighting historical examples of people of African descent who have managed to build wealth and successful businesses. These inspiring events and individuals made a difference and changed the narrative of black wealth ownership and creation.

I was born in the UK and moved to Ghana with my mother when I was two years old. I moved back to the UK at 20 after my first degree.

What has often considered philanthropy is the contributions of large gifts from wealthy individuals and large foundations, often based in the USA. Traditional conceptions of philanthropy have informed the development of an industry of private giving.