Crest Africa’s Monthly Highlights Magazine—October 2026
The Crest Monthly
Discover the people, ideas, achievements and stories shaping Africa’s future.
Published by Crest Africa, The Crest Monthly is a premium digital magazine featuring a curated selection of outstanding entrepreneurs, technology innovators, women leaders, emerging personalities, lifestyle figures and much more.
Read the latest edition to discover the remarkable people, achievements and stories featured this month.
October 2026
The October 2026 Edition
The October 2026 edition of The Crest Monthly brings together five remarkable personalities whose journeys reveal the determination, creativity and vision behind some of Africa’s compelling stories.
Featuring Don Jazzy, Nora Fitzgerald Belahcen, Yinka Ogunbiyi, Jackie Appiah and Mopelola Esan, this edition explores the experiences that shaped their careers, the challenges that influenced their decisions and the work that continues to define their contributions.
Across music, entrepreneurship, technology, film, beauty and wellness, their stories offer fresh perspectives on ambition, personal growth and creating lasting impact.
Discover the people behind the achievements and the defining moments that make their journeys worth reading.
Inside This Edition
Five personalities. Five remarkable journeys. One edition filled with stories of ambition, innovation and influence.
Spotlight
of the Month
Don Jazzy
Behind some of Africa’s most recognisable music stars stands a producer and entrepreneur whose influence reaches far outside the recording studio.
Don Jazzy’s journey is one of creative ambition, important business decisions and a vision that has shaped the development of African music.
But what does it take to turn musical talent into an enterprise with lasting influence?
Discover the milestones, partnerships and decisions that have defined his remarkable career in this month’s cover feature.
Entrepreneur
of the Month
Nora Fitzgerald Belahcen
For Nora Fitzgerald Belahcen, entrepreneurship became an opportunity to address a challenge she could not ignore.
What began as a personal concern developed into an initiative that has opened new possibilities for women seeking greater independence.
Her story takes readers into the world of social entrepreneurship, where compassion, practical skills and business thinking come together to create meaningful change.
Discover the inspiration behind her work and the journey that brought her vision to life.
Tech Innovator
of the Month
Yinka Ogunbiyi
Sometimes, an extraordinary innovation begins with an ordinary frustration.
For Yinka Ogunbiyi, a familiar personal experience sparked an engineering idea with the potential to change how a traditional beauty service is delivered.
Her journey explores the intersection of technology, culture and entrepreneurship, revealing how an everyday challenge can inspire an unexpected solution.
Read the full feature to discover the experience behind her invention and the possibilities it presents for the beauty industry.
Woman
of the Month
Jackie Appiah
Few performers sustain relevance across generations, changing audiences and an evolving entertainment industry.
Jackie Appiah has built a career that continues to connect with audiences across African cinema, earning recognition at different stages of her professional journey.
Behind her screen presence is a story of consistency, professional growth and the determination required to remain influential in a competitive industry.
Explore the defining moments and achievements that have shaped her enduring career.
Beauty & Wellness Personality
of the Month
Mopelola Esan
A personal experience can sometimes become the foundation for an entirely new professional purpose.
For Mopelola Esan, a difficult chapter in her own skincare journey inspired a commitment to changing how women approach skin health, confidence and natural beauty.
Her story explores the relationship between personal experience, professional development and the importance of embracing individual identity.
Discover the journey behind her work and the message she hopes more women will understand.
These are only glimpses of the stories waiting inside. Download the October edition to explore the complete features and discover the experiences, achievements and perspectives that make each personality stand out.
Building Talent. Building Legacy.
Some of Africa’s most influential creative figures are recognised for the work audiences see and hear. Their greatest contributions, however, can also be found in the opportunities they create and the institutions they develop.
This month’s cover personality, Don Jazzy, has spent more than two decades contributing to the evolution of Nigerian music, from producing memorable records to developing talent and establishing businesses within the entertainment industry.
His journey has involved defining collaborations, significant career transitions and business milestones that demonstrate the relationship between creativity and enterprise.
Behind the familiar name is a story of ambition, leadership and the decisions that helped shape one of Africa’s recognised music businesses.
In this exclusive October Spotlight feature, The Crest Monthly explores the experiences that influenced his career, the evolution of his entrepreneurial vision and the legacy he continues to develop.
Read the full cover story to discover the journey behind the music, the business and the man.
More Than a Monthly Magazine
The Crest Monthly is a record of African excellence, ambition and progress.
Every edition is carefully curated from Crest Africa’s coverage of business, entrepreneurship, technology, leadership, women, lifestyle, culture and the people contributing to positive change across the continent.
The magazine gives readers an opportunity to discover established leaders, emerging innovators and compelling stories in one accessible publication.
Read Anywhere, Anytime
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About Crest Africa
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Through original features, interviews, business insights, cultural stories and special publications, Crest Africa brings greater visibility to the people and ideas contributing to Africa’s development.
The Crest Monthly
People. Progress. Defining Stories.
Five personalities. Five inspiring journeys. Discover the stories behind the achievements in the October 2026 edition.