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The Rise of Sneaker Reselling in South Africa

In the heart of South Africa, a trend is taking hold that’s blending fashion, culture, and entrepreneurship — sneaker reselling. The sneaker craze has swept across the globe, and South Africa is no exception. In this blog post, we’ll explore the burgeoning world of sneaker resellin...

Bold and Beautiful: The Rise of Red Suits as a Fashion Statement for Women

In the world of fashion, trends come and go, but some styles become iconic and make a statement that lasts beyond the season. One such trend is the rise of red suits for women. Bold, beautiful, and undeniably powerful, the red suit has become a symbol of strength, confidence, and femininity. ...

The Rise of ???Aesthetics??? & Overconsumption

Every time you open your phone and scroll TikTok or Instagram, I am sure you have been greeted by, once again, a new aesthetic! Clean girl, mob wife, coquette, coastal grandmother, dark academia, I could go on. I could talk for hours regarding the negative impact of social media (as I scroll Inst...

Will the World???s Population Rise Forever?

Overpopulation has been a doomsday topic for centuries. The topic overlaps with food production, resource availability, and more recently environmental sustainability. The anxiety of overpopulation is that numbers would escalate out of control, bringing with it a dystopian meltdown. The rapid explos...

When Cities Rise from Their Own Ashes

Let’s step over the cold, gray concrete, shall we? Today, cities aren’t just self-healing; they’re self-greening! Hard to believe? But it’s the raw truth. Places where you once hustled just to catch the subway now invite you to sprint for sheer pleasure. Yes, in the city. ...

As Hate Crimes Rise, We Must Respond

In New York City, it’s up 14%. Up 27% in Houston and up 30% in the City of Brotherly Love. In the City of Angels, it is up 41%. And in Chicago, it is up a whopping 85%. Depending on our perspectives, we could try guessing the activity. Car thefts? COVID hospitalizations? Unemployment? Publi...

A Beginner???s Guide to Rise

Rise is a digital dollar asset manager that connects Nigerians to foreign investment opportunities through products such as Fixed Income, US Real Estate, and US Stocks. While several stock investment options exist in Nigeria, they only offer stock options; allowing you to buy and manage stocks yo...