When you look at just about any other country in the world, hair is just hair. Yet, for Nigerian and African women, what should be a relatively simple aspect of daily appearances has always been more of a minefield, and that’s the case even as acceptance and equality become buzzwords across the world. There’s just […]
3 years ago
What does reproductive justice look like for Black women in America today? Black women have been at the forefront of the fight for reproductive rights. Despite this, they face immense challenges accessing essential healthcare, with staggering statistics highlighting these disparities. In fact, Black women are three times as likely as white women to die from […]
2 months ago
In the world of global fashion, 2024 emerged as a watershed moment for African creativity. This was the year when the continent’s fashion ecosystem transcended mere trends and became a powerful narrative of cultural renaissance, global recognition, and unbridled self-expression. From Lagos’s pulsating runways to Paris’s haute couture stages, African artists, designers, and influencers didn’t […]
2 months ago
While some credit Jumong with introducing them to the world of K-dramas and, by far extension, Korean culture, others point to the 2004 hit Jewel in the Palace, which captivated Sunday morning audiences on AIT. However, it is undeniable that Boys Over Flower took Nigeria by storm in 2009, becoming the biggest K-drama sensation to […]
2 months ago
In 2017, Mayomi Ogedengbe launched a luxury jewelry brand born from a vision to create minimalist, affordable pieces. This venture stood in contrast to her mother’s maximalist brand, Jewellery Affair, carving out its own niche in the industry. For Mayomi, jewelry wasn’t just a career choice—it called to her. Even as she pursued studies in […]
5 months ago
Over the last decade, the Nigerian makeup and beauty industry has witnessed immense growth and development. From launching full-fledged makeup companies to international partnerships and global expansions; stakeholders in the beauty industry have taken no prisoners. It is almost unbelievable to imagine that the makeup industry wasn’t always as visible and successful as it is […]
1 year ago
Fenty Beauty, the groundbreaking beauty line which stunned the beauty world with their inclusive shade range, has ended their UK Fenty face search with 7 stunning winners, 2 of which are Nigerian actor and model Denola Grey and influencer Priscilla Oluwasola. The brand, in collaboration with Boots UK began their journey to find the Face […]
2 years ago
The month of love is back again, and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. February 14th is a special day to celebrate the romance between you and your partner. Some decide to spend the day with their significant other, serenading each other with heartfelt epistles while others honour the popular, almost compulsory way to […]
2 years ago
The month of love is back again, and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. February 14th is a special day to celebrate the romance between you and your partner. Some decide to spend the day with their significant other, serenading each other with heartfelt epistles while others honour the popular, almost compulsory way to […]
2 years ago
People who had natural hair when straight hair was the ideal hair type have had it tough. Hairdressers had no prior knowledge of how to treat natural hair – especially ones with tighter curls, natural hair products and informative tutorials on how to handle tough bristles were lacking. For women with natural hair, finding the […]
2 years ago
The Abidjan-based designer who is of Ivorian and Lebanese descent, Elie Kuame does not shy away from tapping into his feminine side. Growing up in Ivory Coast,his mother and her refined tastes were huge precursors to his interest in fashion design. After years of experience and artisanal training that cut across bridal dress houses […]
2 years ago
Fun was the night’s theme as Spanish fashion designer, Paco Rabanne unveiled its new feminine fragrance, FAME to a youthful, energized, stylish cheering crowd on the 11th of September 2022 at Alliance Francais, Lagos, Nigeria – the first market in Africa. At the event, there were several picture spots and moments with an aisle of […]
2 years ago
Hot on the heels of becoming the first African ambassador for international cosmetics brand, M·A·C, Afrobeats heavyweight, Tiwa Savage launched her signature lippy at The Art Hotel Lagos on the 9th of September. A couple days to the reveal party, the M·A·C Maker announced that she has been working on the collaboration for over two years […]
2 years ago
