Dive into the stories about who and what is shaping the African fashion scene and what’s culturally relevant today.
BCiti Clothings prioritises “Functional Heritage” in their new collection bridging Lagos and London through fashion.
4 days ago
There are certain pieces of clothing that subtly alter the way a person carries herself. Posture adjusts, movements become more deliberate, and presence sharpens. With Valora, Ogechi Edith Osi presents five dresses for St. Nuella that are designed to do exactly that. The name Valora is derived from the Latin valere, meaning strength, worth and […]
4 weeks ago
The hashtag #2026IsTheNew2016 is trending, and for good reason. What began as a casual prompt to spark nostalgia quickly became an excavation of cultural memory. Playlists resurfaced, memes circulated again, decade-old photos reappeared, and debates ignited over who dominated Nigerian Twitter, which songs soundtracked our lives, and what films people actually showed up to watch. […]
1 month ago
If you missed it, Lagos witnessed one of its most stylish evenings this weekend as Polo Avenue hosted a glamorous, colourful, and elegantly curated soirée in honour of Swedish luxury eyewear designer, Anna-Karin Karlsson. Held at the exquisite Delborough Hotel in the heart of Victoria Island, the evening unfolded like a scene from a modern […]
3 months ago
Like his debut album’s title—When it Blooms—To Cry a Flood, the title of Nonso Amadi’s latest EP buzzes with dramatic flair. In another world, it’s the title of a tragic film or a deeply stirring painting. In the cover art, we see Nonso Amadi splayed on a glassy ocean. The sun, a tiny orifice of […]
4 months ago
Ifeanyi Nwune is a fashion designer, creative director, and music manager. His fashion journey apparently began in 2012 after working as a stylist assistant at Arise Magazine Fashion Week, Lagos. Afterward, he took on several fashion jobs and editorials while emerging and succeeding in the fashion scene. In 2014, he introduced his eponymous clothing line, […]
4 years ago
By Adaora Nwangwu and Michael Aromolaran Eat a plate of rice at a bukka somewhere in mud-muddled mainland Lagos and you’d have only had an ordinary, forgettable meal. Place the same plate of rice on a table in any restaurant in Victoria Garden City and marvel at the miracle of parallax that’ll unfold. It suddenly […]
4 years ago
Afrorave sensation Rema has teamed up with online retailer boohooMan. The two have joined forces to produce ‘Rave and Roses’, a limited edition fashion collection exclusive to boohooMAN. Items include an oversized hoodie, t-shirt and short set, loose fit jersey shorts, bucket hat, tank top, cargo shorts, socks, worker panel jackets and trousers, a trucker […]
4 years ago
If you are social media savvy, then chances are you know exactly who Justin Ugonna is. Better known as Justin Ug, the Georgia Southern University graduate is many things on different days. His rise to stardom can be traced back to the days when Vine, the platform that allowed creators to share short, funny clips […]
4 years ago
by Chinasa Afigbo Every now and again, preceding trends return to add glam to the existing culture. The latest to make a comeback is the Y2K fashion that dominated the late 90s to mid-2000s. From low-rise jeans, monochrome outfits, baby tees, and halter tops to dark lip liners, leather skirts and over-the-top everything, the retro […]
4 years ago
Meet Favour Omokafe, an entrepreneur who has carved a niche for himself in the media and entertainment industry in Nigeria and Turkey. He currently holds the position of co-founder and creative director of 3 established businesses; Get-Branded-Media, a branding company, New-Era-Promotions, an event and promotional company and 555 Opulence, an apparel company. A native of Delta […]
4 years ago
In the late 1990s to early 2000s, Nollywood provided a lot of Nigeria’s entertainment with blockbusters like Billionaires Club, Living In Bondage, Girls Cot and Abuja Connection. These films were often compared with foreign films, with critics terming the writing lazy and the acting overdramatic. Now, those ridiculed movies have become beloved classics with the […]
4 years ago
In the past decade, there have been several improvements in the Nigerian fashion industry, drawing international attention to the massive potential. Today, there are more Nigerian fashion brands than ever, with distinct pieces that stand out from the crowd. As with everything Nigerian, a large part of our fashion is heavily influenced by our culture, […]
4 years ago
