In Nigeria, political influence is not only exercised by the ruling class through polemics and powerful speeches: it is also worn.
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On Saturday, November 5th, Glenfiddich, the world’s leading single-malt whisky, entertained consumers with amazing music, great vibes, and premium whisky at the renowned Glenfiddich Experimental Night. The event which was held at the Jewel Aeida, Lekki, Lagos was hosted by Nancy Isime and Manolo Spanky and filled with an array of exciting moments, combining music […]
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‘A sack full of precious stones will only slow down your trek through the wilderness, after all, and is better dumped by the wayside or exchanged for a cup of water.’ -Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani Buried Beneath The Baobab Tree by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani chronicles the circumstances that lead to Magdalene’s body getting buried underneath the […]
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‘Maybe it was the nature of the Tizita: how do you compete over who is the most honest? Over who conveys the very fragility of life?’ -Mukoma Wa Ngugi Mukoma’s book immediately plunges you into action. There is no warning, no blinking light, no introduction, just straight action devoid of context. With strange words and […]
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Trigger warning: homophobia, suicide, rape, sexual abuse, domestic abuse ‘Good. You can laugh. All hope is not lost.’ -Elnathan John The nature of this novel’s illustrations might make you believe you’re in for a light, brief read. It is a ploy to ambush you. Casar A. Cruz says that art should ‘comfort the disturbed and […]
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Becoming a role model as an artist or celebrity comes with great pressure and responsibility, especially when representing the LGBTQ+ community. Decades of fighting, protests, and campaigns have eased the pressures that this community faces however, there is still a long way to go. It has been nearly 50 years since the first march for […]
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Olamide is a hectagon of sorts, a man with many sides. He is, to many, the quintessential street-wise artiste. But he is also capable of mushiness, a side he first explores in Melo Melo, in his Eyan Mayweather (2015) album. He fleshes out his romantic side in UY Scuti (2021). But before this romantic side that has […]
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by David Nwachukwu Truly great design has always been a function of extensive fashion education, a sound knowledge of fashion history as well as a deep awareness of the environment and ecosystems to draw inspiration. Nigerian designer Ituen Basi has long been regarded as the industry’s grand dame of bold ideologies. Juxtaposing eccentric thematic stories […]
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by Precious Nwosu 2018 saw the debut of American musical producer Metro Boomin, whose single Not All Heroes Wear Capes featured well-known musicians. What and who he had in mind when he sang this song, only he knows but Roseline Adebimpe Adewuyi, a feminist, gender advocator, and social educator, fits the description perfectly. Adewuyi, a hero […]
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