WISH Africa the media and marketing platform focused on culture, commerce and development in Africa with the mission of promoting a positive image of Africa and Africans on the continent and in the diaspora, in a bid to improve cultural understanding and generate both intra-African and intercontinental commerce will host its first expo at London’s Kensington Olympia. Exploring […]
7 years ago
“What is a good film to you?” Nollywood indie film director, Imoh Umoren, asked on Twitter. I replied “A film that has a great story, often poetic dialogue, beautiful pictures that cover the essence of the story or the film’s location, and performances that are emotive and unforgettable!” If you agree with my reply, then […]
7 years ago
In Genevieve Nnaji’s directorial debut, Lionheart, she tells a story that is richly Nigerian – to be specific, richly Igbo – and manages to address a few problems of what we now call new Nollywood while bridging the gap between it and Nollywood 1.0.
7 years ago
T On Saturday, the Entrepreneurs Pop Up Fair, designed with the aim of providing a platform for young Entrepreneurs will make its debuts. The brands on display include the likes of Hair By Reni, Agbeke by Halima, Organico by Christine, Allure by Chloe, Herriot XI, Nature’s Locks, Bakwai Lagos, Meme Rocha, H.O.S Cosmetics, Ministree, Alexander […]
7 years ago
by La Chica Moda The fashion industry sells fantasy, and while you might be one of those strong enough to resist the spell they cast, but for the average person, it could prove quite alluring. The designer shows in the major fashion cities can be likened to live-action remakes of the fairy tale books you […]
7 years ago
Tribute to an angel, my grandpa (1st October 1928 – 18th March 2010) Urhobo wado , Delta state wado , Nigeria wado, Africa wado , United Kingdom wado and the rest of the world wado ekwejobi (everybody) wado IN HONOUR OF Late Hon.Justice (Chief) Joseph Oweremoh Okaemu Akpovi (K.S.M) Today is not only Nigeria’s 58th […]
7 years ago
A weekend ago, Eat Drink Lagos brought back The Jollof and Other Things Festival (in partnership with Kitchen Butterfly). This year’s festival (which held at the Muri Okunola Park in Victoria Island) seemed much calmer and when I got there, there wasn’t much of a crowd. I chalked that up to the weather as it […]
8 years ago
CC Night at 57. 57 and Culture Custodian have a longstanding relationship that has seen us promote nights at the club over the last couple of years- Culture Custodian Nights at 57. The nights have become a staple on the Lagos scene. Find below the pictures from Friday’s CC Night;
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