Fashion Politics: Times Nigerian Politicians used Clothing to Make a Statement
In Nigeria, political influence is not only exercised by the ruling class through polemics and powerful speeches: it is also worn.
2 months ago
Dive into the stories about who and what is shaping the African fashion scene and what’s culturally relevant today.
In Nigeria, political influence is not only exercised by the ruling class through polemics and powerful speeches: it is also worn.
2 months ago
Nahous has quietly and unmistakably reshaped what a creative hub in Lagos can be. What began as a physical space has steadily evolved into something more fluid, something that resists easy definition and instead invites constant reinterpretation. That evolution has been marked by a series of carefully considered moments. The most recent happened in December […]
2 months ago
BCiti Clothings prioritises “Functional Heritage” in their new collection bridging Lagos and London through fashion.
2 months 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 […]
3 months 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. […]
4 months ago
The 66th Grammy Awards took place last night with the most number of Nigerian artists nominated. Although it ended with no Nigerian artist winning an award, it was still a significant moment in the journey to dominating the music industry worldwide. Aside from music, Nigerians also known for their style and extravagance pulled up to […]
2 years ago
Harrow Park, a private golf course in Abuja, teemed with fashionistas on December 10, 2023. They had come for the food, the cocktail, but most of all for Africana Xperience, Africana Couture’s inaugural fashion show. The night’s centerpiece was The Art of Life, Africana Couture’s new fashion collection. Several of society’s upper crusts were in […]
2 years ago
It is with no doubt that fashion trends are moving at a fast pace and we need to always be on our toes to catch up in this highly competitive market. We took our time to look out for these brands that are doing amazingly well in the fashion and creative industries but are also […]
3 years ago
Street wear on a Lagos runway is a gamble. The reference pool is deep and well-documented, and the audience knows it. Oyetunde Blessing Akangbe brought her hand to Pepper Row’s hip hop collection at GTCO Fashion Week 2023, and the result had genuine energy and real craft ambition. For the most part, it delivered. The […]
3 years ago
Did you know that there are approximately 4.66 billion active internet users worldwide? Can you imagine all the different ways in which we all use the internet? Obasanjo’s Internet is our interview series where we speak to some of our internet favourites on how they relate to the internet and what it means to them […]
3 years ago
When Reni Abina founded Rendoll, the idea was to create comfortable and timeless pieces for women, who want to look refined and exquisite without negotiating their comfort. Focusing on inclusivity as one of its major themes, the brand caters to women of all sizes, without any discrimination. Four years later, the womenswear brand made their […]
3 years ago
Asake’s journey to fame hasn’t been a day’s trip. While many people only met him in 2022, he had been taking long strides toward fame way before that. After releasing his 2020 viral club banger, Mr Money, the song had a decent play on airwaves but still fell short of the big break he aspired […]
3 years ago
Ten designers from this year’s Lagos Fashion Week have taken over Spotify’s flagship fashion playlist, Fashion Forward, for the month of October. This curated playlist features tracks that will complement their runway exhibitions, providing a seamless fusion of music and fashion. The designers showcased in this collaboration represent a diverse array of talent showcasing at […]
3 years ago
