Bossip

Bossip

Type of site	Gossip site
Available in	English
URL	bossip.com
Launched	April 2006;19 years ago (2006-04)
Current status	Active

Bossip is an online gossip and entertainment magazine with a focus on African-American celebrities. The site is owned by iOne Digital, an Urban One company. The magazine is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Bossip has interviewed celebrities such as Kanye West, Janet Jackson, Sanaa Lathan, Russell Simmons, Damon Dash^{[ citation needed ]} and Kim Kardashian. ^[1] The website is known for its humorous headlines. ^{[2] [3] [4]}

Awards

In October 2006, Bossip published its first annual Style Awards, with Diddy being given the title of best dressed African-American celebrity and Serena Williams as worst dressed. ^[5]

Two months later, in December 2006, Bossip published a new "award" for most annoying celebrity of 2006 with singer and actress Beyoncé in first place, actor Taye Diggs at 10th position and rapper Kanye West given an honorable mention. ^[6]

Bossip.com Vs Bossip Africa

Bossip is an online gossip and entertainment magazine with a focus on African-American celebrities. The site is owned by iOne Digital, an Urban One company. The magazine is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Bossip Africa

Bossip Africa is a digital media platform dedicated to profiling the corporate landscape, entrepreneurship, and innovation across the African continent, with a strong emphasis on the Ugandan market. ^[7]

Mission and Focus

• Corporate Leadership: The platform is known for highlighting top executives, CEOs, and rising industry leaders, often providing annual rankings and strategic insights into the private sector.
• Digital Innovation: A primary editorial focus is on digital transformation and the integration of emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, into African business models.
• Youth & Empowerment: Bossip Africa frequently covers youth-led initiatives and social entrepreneurship, positioning itself as a voice for the next generation of African business talent.

Notable Content & Initiatives

• CEO Rankings: In January 2026, the platform released its "Top 10 CEOs Shaping Uganda’s Corporate Landscape," featuring prominent figures like Sylvia Mulinge (MTN Uganda) and Jenifer Bamuturaki (Uganda Airlines).

External Links

Bossip Africa

Bossip

References

1. Bossip » Archive » Exclusive: Kim Kardashian Interview Archived 2007-11-09 at the Wayback Machine ; Bossip.com
2. Starling, Lakin (October 19, 2017). "Please give Bossip a Pulitzer for its headlines". The Fader .
3. Bromwich, Jonah E. (April 24, 2018). "How Bossip Makes a Headline". The New York Times .
4. Haylock, Zoe (November 7, 2020). "Bossip Writer Talks Crafting the 2020 Election's Most Anticipated Headline". Vulture .
5. "Bossip.com Announces 2006 Style Awards; Diddy Named Best Dressed Black Celebrity, Serena Williams Named Worst Dressed, and Beyonce named to Special Victims Unit". PRWeb . October 9, 2006. Archived from the original on 2012-09-07. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
6. Bossip.com Gossip for the Hardcore: Henny Without Any Coke Archived January 27, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
7. "Bossip Africa - Your Source For Business Leaders And Ranked Lists". Bossip Africa. 2026-01-08. Retrieved 2026-01-08.

External links

• Bossip official website
• New York Daily News, Bossip Mention
• "Exclusive: Rudy from Cosby Show on Cocaine", Bossip, September 11, 2006.
• Flavor Flav's Ladies--It's ON!, TMZ
• Melanie Sims, "Bloggers shed light on lives of black celebs", Winston-Salem Journal , January 30, 2007.