What Your Weekend Outfit Says About You
Weekend fashion is interesting because it is usually the most honest part of our wardrobe. Nobody is forcing us into a particular dress code. There are no office expectations to…
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10 Sunscreen Mistakes You Might Be Making
Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen. A product we can never seem to stop talking about. Over the last few years, SPF has gone from being an afterthought to becoming the star of…
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Can Nigerian Fashion Truly Scale?
Not long ago, the biggest challenge facing many Nigerian fashion brands was getting noticed. Today, that conversation has changed. Nigerian designers are showing at major fashion platforms, shipping orders across…
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The Modern Woman’s Guide to Living Beautifully
Living beautifully means different things to different women. For some, it is a carefully curated wardrobe and a signature fragrance. For others, it is financial independence, meaningful friendships, good health…
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Chisom Njoku on building influence, African luxury, and the quiet power of intentional storytelling
The Architect There’s a particular kind of person who makes everything around them feel more considered — more intentional — without ever making a show of it. Chisom is that…
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Spice, Smoke and Story Bukka: The Soul of Nigerian Food
There is a certain honesty that comes with eating at a bukka. No mood lighting, no carefully curated playlist in the background, no hostess asking if you have a reservation.…
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Why Everyone Is Wearing Pointed-Toe Flats Again
By Funke Babs Kufeji Pointed-toe flats are having a major fashion moment. Once seen as a practical alternative to heels, they have become a wardrobe staple for stylish women who…
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Lisa Folawiyo Twenty Years of Fashion, Fifty Years of Style
This year marks two major milestones for Lisa Folawiyo: her 50th birthday and 20 years of building one of Africa’s most respected luxury fashion brands. Few designers can claim to…
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Fashion Buys That Sound Better Than They Turn Out
Fashion is very good at making us believe we need things. A bag suddenly seems like it will change our entire wardrobe. A pair of shoes starts looking like the…
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Netflix’s The Polygamist Feels Familiar for a Reason
There is a particular kind of man African stories keep returning to. He is wealthy, respected and impossible to ignore. People admire him, depend on him, gossip about him and…
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What Your Hairstylist Wishes You Knew About Wig Care
By Yinka Olatunbosun Wigs have become a major part of many women’s beauty routines. Whether it is a sleek bob for work, glamorous curls for a wedding, or a simple…
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Fashion, PR, and Purpose: A Conversation with Dr Yetty Ogunnubi
By Yinka Olatunbosun For more than 15 years, Dr Yetunde “Yetty D” Ogunnubi has been at the forefront of Africa’s fashion and creative industries, building a career spanning public relations,…
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What Your Favourite Colour Says About You – The Fashion Edition
Everyone has a colour they cannot resist. It may be the black outfit you automatically reach for when you want to look polished, the blue dress that dominates your wardrobe,…
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7 Surprisingly Basic Things That Make You Look Hot
There are people who spend a small fortune trying to become more attractive, buying expensive clothes, chasing every skincare trend and convincing themselves that looking good requires a complicated routine.…
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Born To Be Different
How Augustine Omoifo Is Building AustinFord Clothing One Bold Silhouette at a Time On any given weekend in Lagos, fashion is impossible to ignore. From wedding venues in Lekki to…
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Dr. Newton Jibunoh The Explorer
A man born to conquer fear from a very young age, Chief Dr Newton Jibunoh is Nigeria’s leading environmental campaigner and the founder of the Fight Against Desert Encroachment (FADE)…
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How to Shop Nigerian Fashion Like a Pro.
Most fashion lovers have a Nigerian fashion story. Sometimes it is a happy one: the dress that fit perfectly, attracted compliments all day and instantly became a wardrobe favourite. Other…
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Invest In Lagos 3.0 Puts the Spotlight on Opportunity
For two days, Eko Hotel & Suites served as the meeting point for investors, policymakers and business leaders as Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu hosted the third edition of Invest…
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19 Years Later, Yutee Rone Is Still Setting the Standard
There is a good chance that even if you don’t immediately recognise the name Yutee Rone, you have seen her work. You have seen it at parties, commanding attention at…
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A Conversation with Samuel Diminas
The Business of Energy, The Art of Leadership Samuel Diminas has spent more than three decades navigating some of the world’s most complex energy projects. From his early years at…
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The Nail Recovery Guide: 10 Habits That Actually Work
By Yinka Olatunbosun Healthy nails are often overlooked until they start breaking, peeling, or becoming painfully weak. Between regular manicures, gel polish, acrylic applications, cleaning products, and everyday wear and…
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The Homemade Skincare Trap: Why Natural Doesn’t Always Mean Safe
By Yinka Olatunbosun A quick scroll through TikTok, Instagram or YouTube will introduce you to countless homemade skincare recipes promising everything from brighter skin and smaller pores to the complete…
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ETAL EVENTS MARKS 10 YEARS OF SHAPING AFRICA’S LUXURY EXPERIENCE INDUSTRY
A Decade of Building One of Nigeria’s Most Influential Event and Experience Companies ETAL Events, one of Nigeria’s leading luxury event and experience companies, is celebrating its 10th anniversary, marking…
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Blood Sisters 2 Delivers Suspense, Strong Performances and High Stakes
By Yinka Olatunbosun Four years after the crime thriller series Blood Sisters hit Netflix with a reverberating start, EbonyLife Studios has released a sequel that trails the bloody footprints left…
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10 Things We Are Currently Obsessed With
There is always something. One minute, we are all convinced we need a tiny handbag that fits absolutely nothing. The next minute, we’re carrying bags large enough to survive a…
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The Return of the Big Bag: Why Fashion Is Getting Practical Again
For years, fashion seemed determined to convince women that less was more. Handbags shrank dramatically. First came the mini bag. Then the micro bag. Eventually, some handbags became so small…
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The Rainy Season Wardrobe Edit
……….Seven Style Rules to Follow This Season By Funke Babs-Kufeji Rainy season dressing is a balancing act. On one hand, you want to look polished and put together. On…
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The Emir of Zazzau Mallam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli
Right in the heart of Zaria, where centuries of tradition continue to shape modern life, sits His Highness, Mallam Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli CFR, the 19th Emir of Zazzau. His ascension…
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10 Habits That Could Make the Rest of Your Year Better
Somehow, it’s June already. Half the year is gone, which means we have just six months left before people start posting “2027 is my year” and making fresh resolutions they…
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How to Infuse More Colour Into Your Wardrobe
If your wardrobe currently consists of black, white, beige, navy, and the occasional grey thrown in for excitement, you are not alone. Many of us reach a point where we…
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Everything You Need to Know About Beauty Maxxing
These days, beauty is no longer something people simply hope for. It is something they plan for. From skincare routines that rival laboratory experiments to Pilates classes, teeth whitening appointments,…
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Abdul-Qudus Ibrahim Pioneering Interactive Theatre in Nigeria
For decades, theatre has asked audiences to sit back, watch, and applaud when the curtain falls. Abdul-Qudus Ibrahim had a different idea. As the Founder and Creative Director of QIB…
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Amouage Unveils Love Hibiscus in Lagos
Amouage, the renowned Omani High Perfumery House, has officially introduced Love Hibiscus to the Nigerian market, unveiling the fragrance at an exclusive Secret Garden-themed launch in Lagos. Held on May…
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The Rich Uncle Style Code And Why It Keeps Working
There is a particular kind of Nigerian man whose arrival shifts the mood of a room. He is not necessarily the loudest dresser, nor is he always wearing the most…
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Spice, Smoke and Story
Good Food, Bad Service There is a very specific kind of disappointment that comes with eating an excellent meal in a restaurant that leaves you with no desire to ever…
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Minimalist Dressing for the Woman Who Wants to Be Remembered
Less is not less. Less is the whole point. Minimalist dressing has a branding problem. Somewhere along the way, it became associated with women who only wear beige, own suspiciously…
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Love Is Not Enough — And Other Hard Relationship Truths
Nobody wants to hear this. Everyone probably needs to. We have all, at some point, bought into the idea that love is the most important thing in a relationship. That…
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Lagos Style: What People Are Actually Wearing Right Now
If you want to know what is happening in Lagos style right now, do not ask Instagram first. Go outside. Sit at a restaurant in Victoria Island for an hour.…
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What Your Skin Is Trying To Tell You
Your skin has terrible timing. It breaks out before weddings, flares up during stressful work weeks, becomes inexplicably dull when life gets chaotic, and somehow chooses the exact week you…
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Fashion Capitals That Offer More Than Great Shopping
When people talk about fashion capitals, the conversation usually begins and ends with what to buy. Which boutiques to visit. Which designer stores to queue for. Which vintage market hides…
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How to Make Your Home Look More Expensive Than It Is
Because great taste has never been entirely about money. There is a certain kind of home that instantly feels elevated. Not necessarily bigger. Not filled with absurdly expensive furniture. Just…
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Aisha Adamu Augie Advancing Culture
Few people move between creativity, culture, and public service with the kind of intentionality Aisha Augie brings to her work. For nearly two decades, she has built a career that…
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“Fashion Is More Than Clothes” — Zack Styling Luxury on Building Meaningful Style
In an industry often driven by aesthetics alone, Nigerian stylist and creative director Zack Aminu — professionally known as — Zack Styling Luxury is building something deeper. He’s building a…
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How to Stop Doomscrolling Your Way Through Life
You opened Instagram to check one photo. Forty-five minutes later, you’re watching a stranger’s flood-damaged living room in a country you’ve never visited, your chest tight, your dinner cold. Sound…
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When Style Meets Heritage Dr. Lai Labode on Fashion, Culture and Leadership
Businessman, cultural advocate, traditional leader, and unmistakably one of the more stylish men in the room, Dr. Balogun Lai Labode, the Kurumi of Ijaye and current Aare of Egbaland, has…
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Cincoro Tequila Makes Stylish Lagos Debut with Star-Studded Luxury Launch
By Yinka Olatunbosun Lagos’ appetite for luxury found a new object of affection recently as Cincoro Tequila, the award-winning premium tequila brand co-founded by basketball icon Michael Jordan and four…
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Protective Styling, Done Right
Protective styles have become more than just a beauty choice. For many women, they are part of a healthy hair routine, a time-saver, and sometimes the only thing standing between…
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Handbags that Never Go Out of Style
There are trend bags, and then there are the ones that seem immune to fashion’s mood swings. The kind you spot in an old photograph and still want immediately. A…
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Simple Style Upgrades Every Man Should Know
Looking stylish as a man does not have to be complicated. The best-dressed men are rarely the ones with overflowing wardrobes or endless trend pieces. More often, they simply understand…
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Joel “Kachi” Benson On A Winning Streak
A native of Abia state, Joel ‘Kachi Benson is an outstanding documentary filmmaker and visual storyteller, globally recognised for his innovative use of Virtual Reality (VR) technology to amplify underrepresented…
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The Stylish Woman’s Guide to Showing Skin
There was a time when showing skin in fashion automatically meant being labelled daring. Now, it is everywhere. Cut-outs at weddings. Sheer dresses at brunch. Tiny tops paired with oversized…
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Beauty Maintenance: The Treatments Worth Keeping on Your Calendar
There is a difference between trying everything and maintaining what works. Beauty today can feel like a constant cycle of new products, new treatments, new promises. But the people who…
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The Ikuku: The Life, Light and Final Curtain Call of Alex Ekubo
By Dorcas Dio Ebiyekon Some actors become famous. Some become familiar. And then there are the few who somehow become part of the cultural furniture, faces so recognisable, personalities so…
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Ageing, Without the Apology: 5 New Rules for Looking Good at Any Age
By Yinka Olatunbosun There’s a quiet shift happening in how we think about ageing. Not dramatic, not announced, just a gradual pulling away from the idea that growing older is…
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SPICE, SMOKE AND STORY
The New Culture of Eating Out! There was a time when eating out in Lagos felt like an occasion. You dressed for it, planned for it, and often waited for…
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Start With the Shoes: The Styling Rule That Changes Everything
Most people build an outfit from the top down, starting with clothes and ending with shoes. It works, but it often feels like an afterthought. The sharper approach is to…
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The 2026 Met Gala Turned Fashion Into Living Art
There are red carpets, and then there’s the Met Gala, that one night where fashion stops trying to be wearable and leans fully into expression. On Monday night, May 5th,…
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Heineken Lokpobiri Driving Nigeria’s Oil Sector
By Konye Chelsea Nwabogor Nigeria’s oil sector has always occupied a certain space in the national imagination; vast, influential, and constantly watched. It is one of the few industries where…
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How to Find a Skincare Routine That Actually Works for You
There’s a quiet kind of frustration that comes with skincare. You buy the serum everyone swears by, switch cleansers because someone on TikTok said it changed their life, maybe even…
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When Chief (Barr.) Matthew Egwuenu was laid to rest.
The life of Chief (Barr.) Matthew Egwuenu, a retired Commissioner of Police and the revered Akatapo of the Ukwuani Kingdom, was celebrated with dignity, colour, and a deep sense of…
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Treatments vs Products: What Your Skin Actually Needs (and When)
Most people don’t realise how much guesswork sits behind their skincare routine. You buy a serum because someone swore by it. You switch moisturisers because your skin suddenly feels “off.”…
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You Don’t Need New Clothes, You Need Better Styling
There’s a point most people reach, usually in front of a wardrobe that’s already too full, where buying more clothes stops making sense. Not because the options aren’t there, but…
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The Outfit Is Not Complete Without the Hair
A good hair day is often treated like luck. The kind of thing that just happens when everything aligns, the weather, your mood, your mirror. But the truth is far…
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Black, But Not Basic: 10 Ways to Wear Black That Actually Work
There’s a version of wearing black that feels like effort. And there’s the version that looks like you ran out of ideas. The difference is rarely dramatic. It’s usually in…
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Another Year, Same Energy: Bazu’s All Birthday Soiree
Lagos’ nightlife circuit turned its attention to one address as Osazee Bazuaye—popularly known as Bazu—celebrated his birthday with his now-anticipated annual all-black party, bringing together a well-curated mix of society…
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Before it was art, it was just a woman hawking.
In conversation with Tunde Owolabi on “Without Rest, the Crown We Gain.” By Helen Balogun There is a particular kind of observation that most people never develop. Not just looking,…
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What’s Happening to Our Hairlines?
8 Things Your Edges Are Trying to Tell You Let’s talk about edges, the real ones, not the perfectly sculpted versions you see on Instagram. The ones that used to…
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Tiwa Savage Beyond Music
From her early days in the UK, studying at Berklee College of Music and working behind the scenes as a songwriter and background vocalist for artists like Mary J. Blige…
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Fila and The Man: The Message in the Tilt
by Funke Babs-Kufeji In Yoruba culture, the fila is more than a finishing touch. It frames the face, completes the agbada, and quietly signals mood, identity and sometimes status. There…
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A Case for Dressing Like Yourself Again
Somewhere between trends, aesthetics, and the pressure to always get it right, getting dressed has become more complicated than it needs to be. It’s no longer just about what you…
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Beauty While You Sleep: The Habits That Really Matter
There’s a version of you that exists after 10pm. The makeup is off, the wig is coming off gently or not so gently, and the day is finally done. It’s…
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Closing the Gap: How IyeOgé Is Building the Infrastructure African Luxury Deserves
African fashion has never lacked creativity. What it has lacked is structure — the kind that turns a brilliant designer into a global name, that makes discovery feel intentional rather…
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ÈJIRÉ 2.0: The Collection Quietly Taking Over the Room
You may not have clocked it immediately, but Èjírẹ́ 2.0 has been showing up everywhere that matters. Not in a loud, over-curated way. More like a slow, steady presence on…
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HERTUNBA Unveils Akaọrụ̄, a Collection Focused on Craft
Lagos-based fashion house HERTUNBA has released its latest collection, Akaọrụ̄, a body of work that emphasises craftsmanship, materials, and construction at a time when speed and visibility continue to shape…
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Love Languages, Redefined
At some point, we all learned the script. You’re a “words of affirmation” person. You like quality time. You don’t really care for gifts. And for a while, that made…
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Dress Your Body, Not Your Age
By Yinka Olatunbosun At some point, fashion decided your birth year should dictate your wardrobe. Not your personality. Not your lifestyle. Not even your body. Just… your age. It’s why…
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SPICE SMOKE AND STORY
The Sunday Rice Ritual In many homes across Nigeria, Sunday has a pace of its own. It starts slower than the rest of the week. There is often church in…
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Victor Ndoma-Egba The Phoenix!
There are men whose careers are defined by a single moment, a decisive victory, a headline appointment, a turning point that shifts everything at once. And then there are men…
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Does Intimacy Change With Age?
Intimacy in your twenties feels loud. It’s constant talking, constant reassurance, constant presence. You want to be seen, chosen, desired, clearly, visibly, without confusion. And for a while, that feels…
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Solape Azazi on Autism, Advocacy and Raising a Child in a System That Isn’t Ready
For Solape Azazi, the title of “autism mom” isn’t just a personal identity; it’s the engine behind a lifelong mission of advocacy. When her child was first diagnosed at three,…
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How to Start Collecting Art and Why Now Is the Best Time.
For the longest time, art collecting felt like a distant world. The kind reserved for people who attended auctions in tailored suits, spoke in hushed tones, and knew exactly who…
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The 5-Piece Wardrobe That Works for Every Body Type
Style isn’t about chasing silhouettes that cancel out your shape. It’s about understanding proportion, balance, and ease and building a wardrobe that respects all three. Not 50 pieces. Not endless…
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Easter Brunch, But Make It Effortless: A Stylish Host’s Survival Guide
A chic Easter brunch isn’t about doing the most. It’s about doing just enough with intention, style, and a bit of strategy. If you get the essentials right, everything else…
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Easter Activities Everyone Is Actually Doing Right Now
Easter used to follow a script. Church, rice, visits, repeat. You didn’t overthink it, you just showed up. Now, everyone is rewriting it. The long weekend has become less about…
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Dating in Your 40s: The Unofficial Rules Nobody Tells You
There’s an honesty to dating in your 40s that no one really prepares you for. The pool is undeniably smaller—let’s just say it. Not in a dramatic, “there’s no one…
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With Her New Flagship Store , Reni Abina Moves Rendoll Into a New Era
There was a time, not too long ago, when, for many Nigerian women, dressing well meant looking outward. Imported labels carried weight, foreign runways dictated taste, and style was often…
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The Full-Body Glow Guide Every Woman Needs
There was a time when skincare began and ended at the jawline. Serums for the face, maybe a hurried swipe of lotion for the rest of the body, and out…
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BÉMI IVORY Channels Structure and Fluidity in The Waterfall Collection
The Waterfall Collection by Bemi Ivory, unveiled at Paris Fashion Week 2026, is built on movement. Not exaggerated movement, not theatrical movement, but something far more controlled. Fabrics fall in…
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Kunle Afolayan: The Visionary
There are some names you feel like you have heard all your life. In my short twenty-something years, the name Afolayan has been a constant in the Nigerian film landscape,…
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SPICE, SMOKE AND STORY
Spice, Smoke and Story is a food column by Funke Babs-Kufeji, telling her love story for cooking and food in Nigeria, while exploring everything from restaurant reviews and recipes to fine…
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The Makeup Bag Audit: Do You Actually Need Everything You Own?
At some point, your makeup bag stops working for you and just starts holding things. You see it in the little moments, digging too long for one lip gloss, rotating…
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Joseph Edgar’s All-Women Theatre Season
For years, Nigerian theatre has been rich with female presence; visible, essential, often central to performance, yet noticeably absent at the point where stories are shaped and controlled. Women have…
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The Dark Spot Dilemma: 7 Smart Ways to Finally Even Out Your Skin Tone
There’s a quiet frustration that comes with looking in the mirror and seeing marks you didn’t invite. Not acne exactly, not a rash, not something dramatic enough to demand sympathy,…
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Arise Woman Of Impact Class of 2026: The Best Dressed
Red Carpet Trends from The ARISE Women of Impact Africa 2026 There are red carpets, and then there are rooms where you immediately understand that nobody is dressing by accident.…
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What to Wear This Week: A Real-Life Outfit Guide for Every Woman
Most style advice assumes you live a predictable life. You don’t. Your week is a mix of early mornings, rescheduled meetings, “quick stops” that turn into full outings, and days…
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A Royal Appearance in Tolu Coker
Earlier this year, during London Fashion Week, King Charles III attended his first runway show, taking his seat for British-Nigerian designer Tolu Coker’s Fall 2026 presentation. It was the kind…
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Beyond Décor: Inside House of Williams
House of Williams does not announce itself loudly. It doesn’t need to. What it offers is far more controlled, a point of view that is clear from the moment you…
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The Japa Generation & the Relationships Left Behind
At the airport, it sounds like a plan. A temporary separation. A necessary sacrifice. A means to something better. I’ll send for you. It’s just for now. We’ll figure it…
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+234 Art Fair 2026 Closes on a High Note, Spotlighting Inclusivity Across Nigeria’s Art Scene
Ecobank Nigeria and Soto Gallery successfully hosted the third edition of the +234 Art Fair, which ran from March 5–8 at the Ecobank Pan-African Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, delivering on…
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Adebola Williams Marks 40th Birthday with Reflective Thanksgiving in Lagos.
Media entrepreneur and public strategist Adebola Williams has unveiled his 40th birthday season, themed “The Year I Turn 40,” with a reflective Thanksgiving Service at This Present House in Lagos.…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Windsor Chronicles
At Windsor Castle, under the full weight of royal tradition, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu were received by Britain’s King Charles III in a ceremonial welcome…
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A Night of Record
On March 8, International Women’s Day, the ballroom at Eko Hotel & Suites carried a different kind of authority. The Women of Impact in Africa 2026, an initiative of ARISE…
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Women of Impact in Africa 2026
Every March 8th, the world pauses to acknowledge the undeniable force of women, their work, sacrifice, brilliance, and quiet, determined reshaping of societies. But in Africa, this moment lands differently.…
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The Style Shift Everyone Is Making in 2026
Fashion used to move in loud waves, big trends, bold statements, entire seasons dictated by whatever ruled the runway. But 2026 has quietly introduced a different kind of shift, one…
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The Art of Outfit Repetition (Without Looking Like You’re Repeating)
Outfit repetition has somehow developed an unnecessary stigma. We celebrate “new looks” and “fresh drops,” yet most genuinely stylish people are not dressing from an endless wardrobe. They are dressing…
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Skin First: The Timeless Skincare Routine Men Should Hold On To
Good skin is not built in a week. It doesn’t come from panic-buying every new serum that shows up on your feed, and it certainly isn’t the result of a…
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Statement Shoes Are Having a Moment — Again
Fashion has a way of circling back to the things that make getting dressed feel exciting, and right now, that revival is happening from the ankles down. After a long…
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The Return of Personal Style: 10 Ways to Reclaim Yours
For a while, it seemed like our wardrobes were being edited by the same invisible hand. Scroll long enough, and you’d see it, the same trending colours, the same silhouettes,…
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How to Do Social Media Without Oversharing
There’s a fine art to living out loud without handing the world a front-row seat to your entire life. Social media has blurred so many lines that sometimes even the…
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Wunmi Mosaku’s Defining Year Has Only Just Begun
Wunmi Mosaku has become the kind of actor whose work lingers long after the credits roll, not because she plays the loudest characters, but because she plays them with an…
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Built to Last: The Grown Man’s Guide to Dressing Well
Masculine growth is not about dressing older. It is about dressing with clarity and self-respect. There comes a point when a man moves past careless experiments and impulse trends and…
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Abdulrazaq Isa, OFR Shaping Nigeria’s Energy Landscape
Abdulrazaq Isa, OFR, is one of the few figures in Nigeria’s energy sector whose career tells a clear story of institution building. With a background in banking and more than…
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How to Infuse Luxury into Your Everyday Life
Luxury used to be something people chased in big, dramatic moments, the holiday, the five-star dinner, the “I’ve earned this” purchase. But the truth is, most of our lives are…
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WARIF Survivor Stories
Written by: Dr Kemi DaSilva-Ibru and Gloria Joacquim Dear Reader, Welcome to the WARIF Survivor Stories Series, a monthly feature where stories of survivors of rape and sexual violence are…
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The Intentional Man Starter Pack
You can always spot an intentional man. He doesn’t need to announce himself; his clothes do that quietly. His shirt fits the way it should, his trousers sit properly, and…
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A Guide to Entertaining Well: 7 Things the Best Hosts Always Get Right
There’s something magical about a well-hosted evening, the kind of gathering where conversation flows, the room feels warm, and everyone leaves feeling a little lighter than they arrived. Great entertaining…
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Dressing for the Life You Actually Live: 8 Style Rules Every Woman Should Know
The older we get, the more obvious it becomes: half the things hanging in our wardrobes were bought for moments that never happened. The fantasy lifestyle, the imaginary social calendar,…
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Your Outfit’s New Best Friend : Statement Jewellery
There’s something undeniably thrilling about jewellery that doesn’t just sit quietly on your skin but instantly shifts the energy in a room. Statement pieces, big, sculptural, dramatic, are back in…
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Skincare 101 for Men Who Hate Skincare
Most men don’t hate skincare; they just hate anything that feels like unnecessary work. The moment routines start sounding like complicated chemistry (“serum,” “retinol,” “peptides,” “exfoliating acids”), interest disappears. And…
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The Secret to Glowy Skin Isn’t Expensive — It’s Consistency
There’s something almost cinematic about the pursuit of glowy skin. The late-night TikTok rabbit holes, the impulse purchase of a serum promising “glass skin by morning,” the rows of half-used…
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Greg Ogbeifun Advancing The Blue Economy
Long before “local content” entered Nigeria’s policy vocabulary, and long before the “blue economy” became a global development buzzword, Engr. Greg U. Ogbeifun was already doing the work, building ships,…
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Niya Madi at One: Designing for Women Who No Longer Need to Prove Themselves
For co-founders Sefiya Diejomaoh and Adenike Macaulay, clothing has always been about more than appearance. It is about presence, intention, and how a woman chooses to show up for moments…
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Is Maximalism Back? Or Did It Ever Really Leave?
Here’s the thing about maximalism: it’s the fashion friend who never truly exits the group chat. Even when minimalism was having its quiet-luxury reign, when everyone was cleansing their wardrobes,…
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How to Infuse Luxury into Your Everyday Life
Luxury used to be something people chased in big, dramatic moments, the holiday, the five-star dinner, the “I’ve earned this” purchase. But the truth is, most of our lives are…
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Love isnt a one-day event.
Only in Nigeria can Valentine’s Day function as both a romantic celebration and a nationwide diagnostic tool. It tells you everything: who is loved, who thinks they’re loved, who is…
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The Return of Dressing Up Just Because
There’s a new mood in the air, subtle, stylish, and surprisingly refreshing. People are getting dressed up again, not because the calendar demands it, but because they simply feel like…
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Famous and in Love: Couples Capturing Hearts This Valentine
Love in the spotlight, romance in real life. These couples continue to capture hearts with their commitment, chemistry, and shared dreams. Valentine’s season always brings love stories to the front.…
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VALENTINE’S is a Perfect Season for Romance Scams – 10 Ways to Protect Yourself
Valentine’s season brings excitement, expectations, and public displays of affection. It is a period when many people hope to meet someone special or strengthen an existing relationship. While genuine connections…
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Trax Apparel Takes Its Cultural Mission to Ghana with Vibrant AccraPop-Up
Since 2019, Trax Apparel has been quietly and confidently reshaping African streetwear.Through bold designs, cultural storytelling, and community-driven creativity, the brand has made African fashion feel cooler, prouder, and more…
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Fashion Girls Currently on Our Radar
Fashion has entered a slightly smug phase, and honestly, we love to see it. This is the era where doing the most is no longer the flex, and taste has…
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Skincare Rules We’re Officially Breaking
For years, skincare has behaved like a strict boarding school. Do this. Don’t do that. Never mix these. Always wait exactly 60 seconds between steps. Somewhere along the line, what…
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The Fashion Girl Starter Pack (Updated)
Every era has its fashion girl. Not the loudest dresser in the room, not the one chasing every micro-trend, but the woman who always looks put together without looking like…
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7 Easy, Grown Ways Single Girls Can Do Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day has a funny way of making people feel like they need a plan or at least a position. You’re either doing something special, pretending not to care, or…
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What Fashion Phase Are You Currently In?
Fashion phases are funny like that. They arrive quietly, unpack themselves in your wardrobe, and before you know it, they’ve rearranged how you dress, shop, and even see yourself. One…
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Is it okay to Date Your Colleague?
It usually starts innocently, a shared laugh over something mildly unprofessional in the group chat. A look exchanged during a meeting that lasts a beat longer than necessary. Suddenly, the…
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Afolayan’s Aníkúlápó : The Ghoul Awakens – Storytelling Rooted in Culture
There are very few Nigerian filmmakers who understand how to tell our stories without over-explaining them. Fewer still trust the audience to sit with silence, ritual, language, and consequence. Kunle…
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African Artists Who Carry Fela’s Blueprint
………..In Sound, Stance, and Spirit Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti did not leave behind a genre that could be easily copied. What he left was a blueprint for how African artists could…
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No Straight Lines, No Fixed Light: Mary-Jane Ohobu and the Poetics of Contrast
In Mary-Jane Ohobu’s work, light refuses to settle, shadow remains unapologetic, and contrast emerges not as visual drama but as a way of seeing—rooted in instinct, culture, and the lived…
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The Accessory Mood of 2026
If 2025 was about having everything on at once, 2026 is quietly asking us to pause, edit, and choose better. Accessories this year are not screaming for attention; they’re speaking…
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Falcon Corporation Honours Professor Joseph Ezigbo at Retirement
Falcon Corporation Limited, one of Nigeria’s foremost indigenous gas companies, recently honoured its Co-Founder and Pioneer Managing Director, Professor Joseph Chukwurah Ezigbo, at a retirement ceremony held at Jewel Aieda,…
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How Indoor Plants Work Quietly Behind the Scenes
Indoor plants have always been admired for how they soften a space, but their value in the home runs deeper than visual appeal. Long after they have settled into a…
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The Mai Haven Relaunch
Mai Haven recently relaunched its showroom at The Crystal Mall in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, unveiling a refreshed space for its lifestyle and home offerings. The updated showroom reflects comfort,…
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What Would It Really Take for a Nigerian Fashion Brand to Reach Its Full Potential?
Every fashion season, the same conversation resurfaces. Nigerian fashion is “doing well.” Nigerian designers are “global.” Nigerian creativity is “undeniable.” And yet, talk to the average customer, not the fashion…
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One Dress, Three Statements: Why the Niya Madi Lima Dress Works
Fashion does not always need excess. Sometimes, it needs clarity. A well-designed dress, when created with intention, can do more than fill space in a wardrobe — it can adapt,…
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Style Mistakes You Shouldn’t Still Be Making in Your 40s
There’s something magical about turning 40. The noise settles. Your taste sharpens. You stop dressing to impress everyone and start dressing like the woman you’ve grown into—wise, unbothered, and very…
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Ten Things
Italian Fashion Icon Valentino Dies at 93 Valentino Garavani, one of the defining forces of 20th-century luxury fashion, has passed away at the age of 93. Known for his unapologetic…
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Alabo Samuel Diminas Jack and Alabota Ngowari Celebrate Kalabari Iya Marriage
Alabo Samuel Diminas Jack and his wife, Alabota Ngowari, recently celebrated their Kalabari traditional Iya marriage at the Awo Barboy Memorial Hall, Owukori Compound, Abonnema, following the Udo-Ugwu marriage rites…
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Becoming a Baddie: The Soft-Power Guide for the Modern Woman
There’s a new kind of feminine energy taking shape — intentional, graceful, self-assured, and delightfully unbothered. Today’s baddie isn’t defined by heavy contour or curated perfection. She is shaped by…
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GWÉMÉ Introduces OTSÉ — A Debut Collection Defined by Intention, Structure, and Quiet Confidence
Fashion doesn’t always need to announce itself. Sometimes, it simply shows up, clear in its point of view and confident enough to let the work speak for itself. That is…
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One Lazy Artist, Infinite Stories: Marietta Binaebi Schulze’s Art of Belonging
Navigating between Lagos and Port Harcourt, Marietta transforms her mixed heritage and lived experiences into work that is as introspective as it is quietly audacious. Okechukwu Uwaezuoke writes There is…
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Nigeria Governors Spouses’ Forum Advancing Advocacy
Power in Nigeria is usually measured by offices held, budgets controlled, or elections won. Yet some of the most consequential shifts of the last few years have come from a…
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Beauty Habits Worth Keeping in 2026
In 2026, beauty has finally slowed down enough to make sense again. After years of overconsumption, over-layering, and routines that looked impressive but felt exhausting, the habits that have lasted…
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Omobolaji Akinsanya Luxury Without Borders
Luxury has always existed, but access to it has evolved. Today, it isn’t just about what you buy, it’s about who you trust to get it for you. Long before…
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Fashion for the Different Versions of You
There isn’t just one version of you — and thank goodness for that. There’s the version that wakes up early, drinks water like it’s a personality trait, and wants clothes…
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Fashioned by Vision: Victory Njoku Is Building a Lifestyle Empire
Victory Ifeoma Njoku, popularly known as Vickyheldan, has quietly but confidently built one of the most recognisable luxury brands in Nigeria’s creative space. Her journey began in fashion, designing for…
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10 things to leave behind in 2025 to make 2026 abetter
Every new year comes with noise. New goals. New trends. New pressure to become someone else overnight. But sometimes, growth is not about what we add. It is about what…
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Ten Random Things that will elevate your style in 2026
Style is rarely loud. Most times, it shows up in small, deliberate choices that feel natural rather than forced. These are the kinds of details that don’t scream “fashion,” but…
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Demas Nwoko @ 90 A Life!
Demas Nwoko is a creative figure whose life spans art, theatre, architecture, and cultural thought. He is known as an architect, artist, and theatre designer, but these titles only describe…
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Irene Fajana on Home, Style, and the Relaunch of Mai Haven
Irene Fajana speaks about home the way some people speak about identity. For her, it is not just a place, but a feeling of comfort, safety, belonging, and quiet self-expression.…
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How Men Will Dress in 2026
Men’s fashion in 2026 is not undergoing a dramatic personality change. It is undergoing a tightening. Globally, the shift is less about rebellion and more about refinement — a recalibration…
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Interior Décor Trends for 2026: The Shifts Set to Define Our Homes
Interior décor in 2026 will be defined by depth — in colour, material, and intention. As design moves further away from fast trends and visual excess, a clear set of…
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The Look of 2026.
Fashion enters 2026 with a shift that feels less like a trend cycle and more like a cultural correction. After years defined by hyper-visible aesthetics — trends created for the…
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Pre-Party Skincare that Actually Works
(Because the glow should enter the room before you do.) There’s nothing quite like that pre-party excitement—the outfit is steaming, the playlist is vibing, and your makeup is lined up…
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Odio Mimonet at 30: Ambience on the Runway
Odio Mimonet recently marked 30 years in fashion in Lagos with a beautifully executed runway presentation that reminded the room why the brand has endured. Held at the Rooftop of…
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RJ4 Welcomes CHANEL Beauty to Its Flagship Luxury Retail Space in Lagos
The December 7 launch introduced CHANEL fragrances, skincare and makeup now available at RJ4’s Victoria Island location. RJ4, one of Nigeria’s foremost luxury retail destinations, officially marked the launch of…
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The Lagos Girl’s Guide to Surviving Detty December Dating
Detty December is not just a month in Lagos; it’s a season, a lifestyle choice, and sometimes a spiritual battle. The sun is hotter, the prices are ruder, and somehow,…
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Discipline, Depth, and Discovery… A Peek Inside Plaatjies’s Visual World
From hockey pitches to studio spaces, Simhle Belinda Plaatjies channels her energy and experience into art that captures both movement and stillness. Okechukwu Uwaezuoke writes Dusk was settling over Victoria…
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Bola Coker’s Qbeescloset launches Lagos flagship store after over 25 Years in luxury curation
The day began with an intimate brunch amongst a curated set of tastemakers, among whom were Marian Timmer, Efe Tommy, Ify Okoye, Anita Adetoye, Noble Igwe, Eneje. Attendees were welcomed…
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Cute Christmas Traditions to Start This Year
If you’ve ever watched people who absolutely love Christmas, you’ll notice they all have one thing in common: traditions. Not the stiff, obligatory, “we’ve always done it this way” kind.…
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Efe Tommy Adabamu: Redefining Lagos Lifestyle, One Brunch at a Time
There are people who watch culture happen, and there are those who move the needle. Efe Tommy Adabamu has always belonged to the latter. A familiar force in Nigerian lifestyle…
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The Christmas Outfit Formula
Christmas in Nigeria is a mood all on its own—equal parts nostalgia, sparkle, and that undeniable “outside is calling” energy. Whether you’re headed to an intimate family lunch, a church…
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA? How to Always Look Good in Party Photos
December is the month when cameras appear without warning. You’ll be sipping Chapman, minding your business, when someone shouts, “Let’s take a picture!” Or worse, a stranger slides into your…
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Yemi Adamolekun: When Enough is Not Enough
Few Nigerians have held the line for democracy and accountability as consistently as Yemi Adamolekun. For over a decade, she has been one of the country’s most unrelenting voices for civic…
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Isimi Lagos Brings Polo, Style, and Culture to Life in Epe
The Isimi Lagos Polo Festival returned on November 29th with a showcase that blended sport, culture, and refined leisure against the breathtaking backdrop of Epe’s rolling landscape. As Nigeria’s first…
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Seven Thoughtful Ways to Reimagine Your Wedding Dress
Wedding season in Nigeria is here again, and December brides are preparing to walk down the aisle in the gowns they’ve dreamed about for months — the fittings, the fabric…
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Huddaya Fadoul-Abacha: The Woman, The Vision, The Brand
Huddaya Fadoul-Abacha has built one of Nigeria’s most distinctive fashion brands by trusting her eye, her discipline, and her commitment to refined craftsmanship. Over the years, her eponymous brand has…
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The Detty December Starter Pack
Your unapologetically honest guide to surviving, slaying, and soft-landing into the wildest month of the year. December in Nigeria is not a month. It is a full-time job, an extreme…
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BELLA DISU IN SELF DISCOVERY
Business Leader, Bella Disu, received a standing ovation at TEDx Ikoyi after delivering a powerful talk titled “Say Yes Now: Why Readiness is a Myth.”Her message was simple but arresting:…
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Your Guide to Event-Season Dressing
Event season is here again — that wild stretch between November and early January when every calendar square suddenly grows an RSVP. Gala on Friday, engagement brunch Saturday, a wedding…
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Caught on Camera: The Art of Always Being Photo-Ready
There was a time when “getting ready” meant an event was coming up. Now, the event could be anything — a friend dropping by, a quick video call, a candid…
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How Deke Living Is Quietly Reshaping the World of Home Fragrance
There’s a particular kind of joy that comes from stepping into a space that smells incredible — not loud, not artificial, but quietly intentional. The kind of scent that makes…
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Rich Sleep by Idia Aisien: When Fashion Meets Everyday Ease
Idia Aisien has always had an instinct for style that feels lived in. Whether it’s her effortless red carpet moments, her sleek on-screen presence, or her effortless personal elegance, she’s…
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The Post-Breakup Glow
10 Quiet Ways People Grow After a Relationship Ends Relationships are beautiful. They give rhythm to our days, comfort to our routines, and a sense of partnership that feels grounding.…
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Ballet Flats Are Back — And They’re Suddenly the Coolest Shoes in the Room
Some trends return loudly. Others come back like they never left—just a little sleeker, a little wiser, and a lot more stylish. Ballet flats fall into the second category. One…
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8 Ways to Make Your Next Trip Truly Healing
Travel didn’t officially sign up to be our therapist, but life quietly handed it the role. Somewhere between burnout, heartbreak, overthinking, and the constant pressure to “be on,” hopping on…
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Reed Davis Debuts a Decade of African Portraiture in Lagos
TEXTURES OF HUMANITY Lagos witnessed a rare moment of artistic clarity and global resonance with the unveiling of Reed Davis’ “Textures of Humanity”, the American photographer’s first exhibition on African…
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Love in Your 30s: 12 Things Nobody Told Us (But Should Have)
There’s a particular kind of clarity that arrives in your 30s — quietly, almost respectfully — like it knows you’ve been through enough chaos. It comes somewhere between learning to…
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LDA at 20: The Anniversary Collection
Lanre Da Silva Ajayi understands women in a way that few designers genuinely do. Not as abstract muses, but as real individuals who dress with intention—women who move through Lagos,…
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The Glow-Up Essentials You Need Now
There’s something quietly powerful about a glow-up season. Not the dramatic kind you see on TikTok, where someone disappears for two weeks and returns looking like they’ve been on an…
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Your Guide to Event-Season Dressing
Event season is here again — that wild stretch between November and early January when every calendar square suddenly grows an RSVP. Gala on Friday, engagement brunch Saturday, a wedding…
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ART X Lagos Marks 10 Years with Record Attendance and a Landmark Anniversary Edition
ART X Lagos wrapped its milestone tenth edition over the weekend, delivering its most ambitious fair yet and reaffirming its place as West Africa’s leading international art event. Held from…
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Dr. Reuben Abati: A Life Still Unfolding
At sixty, Dr Reuben Abati stands in that rare place where experience, intellect and a sharpened sense of self finally converge. His journey — layered, restless, continuously unfolding — is…
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On The Sanctuary of Dreams
In a world increasingly defined by speed, screens, and data, Pierre-Christophe Gam’s TheSanctuary of Dreams offers a pause—a space where imagination is not just an escape, but aform of knowledge.…
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The Rise of Gender-Fluid Fashion
Gender-fluid fashion is taking over — quietly, confidently, and without asking for permission. You see it everywhere now: in the way people dress, style themselves, and show up. The old…
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Savannah: Another Masterstroke From Banke Kuku
You may not always recognise Banke Kuku in a room, but you will almost certainly recognise her work. Long before she appears, her pieces — that unmistakable silk co-ord, that…
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Chiaka Ben-Obi: Powering Reform Through Technology
Chiaka Ben-Obi is one of those leaders redefining what effective governance can look like when technology is not just an add-on, but the backbone. Her career has been built on…
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8 Types of Men Who Are Actually Worth Your Time
By Funke Babs Kufeji Dating in today’s world feels like scrolling through Netflix — endless titles, questionable plots, unnecessary sequels, and the occasional surprisingly good series you didn’t see coming.…
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THE ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION: Lanre DaSilva Celebrates Twenty Years of Timeless Elegance
LAGOS, NIGERIA. This November, influential designer Lanre Da Silva Ajayi (LDA) celebrates 20 years of defining fashion and creativity by unveiling her Spring/Summer 2026 (SS26) line, “The Anniversary Collection,” at…
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