Many creative gatherings populate the scenes of Lagos, yet only a few, like VVS Lagos, leave indelible marks on the ecosystem. So when the final lap of Africa’s creative community and convention came to a close on Sunday evening, it was evident that VVS Lagos 2026 had built a legacy that was more than just […]
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Starting yesterday, Africa’s foremost creative convention, VVS Lagos, officially returns for its fifth edition, drawing one of the most prominent gatherings of fashion, arts, film, music, and tech. From July 5 to 12, 2026, the convergence is set to celebrate and empower African creatives through culture, community, opportunity and innovation. With this year’s edition themed […]
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In 2012, Nigerian writer and feminist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie gave a TED Talk that has since gone viral for how it posed questions of gender roles and the status of women around the world. In particular, her speech We Should All Be Feminists asked why women were regarded as those who must cook for their […]
Every Valentine’s Day, our WhatsApp Status, X, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok timelines fill up with beautiful pictures of loved-up couples. Bouquets arranged perfectly, some stuffed with money despite the warnings of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), surprise gifts, and romantic dinners at nice restaurants. The comment sections overflow with heart emojis and congratulations. And […]
Since Afropop star Mr Eazi popularised the term “Detty December” in 2016, Nigeria has witnessed an implosion of diaspora Nigerians returning home to take part in a festive season that stretches from mid-December to the new year. Each year, the period is punctuated by a whirlwind of parties, concerts, festivals, art shows, fashion displays, meet-ups, […]
Since the emergence of the Electronic Dance Music (EDM) scene in Nigeria, raves have experienced rapid growth within the broader music scene in the country. Through music and fashion, they have carved out a distinct movement and culture that prioritizes inclusivity, safety, and the freedom to enjoy EDM. Previously overshadowed by nightclubs, bars, and lounges […]
By the time Ada and her boyfriend decided to “open things up,” she thought she knew what she was signing up for. They had been together for three years, lived in the same neighbourhood in Abuja, and had reached that restless, curious stage. “He was the one who first brought it up,” she says. “He […]
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In Nigeria, we don’t really talk about sex, at least not openly and with nuance. We talk around it. So, when you introduce a topic that can make even some of the most progressive, sex-positive, liberal groups squirm, you’re doing more than attempting to break a taboo, you just might be taking a sledgehammer to […]
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Recent, widely circulated reports have stated that Qatar has significantly tightened its visa regulations, specifically targeting Nigerian men traveling solo. According to these reports, the Qatari Ministry of Interior has made a policy change, making single male travelers from Nigeria ineligible for tourist or transit visas unless they are part of a family group. The […]
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Do you know how exhausting it is to keep up with all the things women are supposed to do to be (and stay) beautiful? Shave your body hair, cover up your “blank fingernails,” keep your lashes full but not too fake, show up in a fresh bussdown wig or a silk press. Your breasts have […]
In recent weeks, Nigerian air travel has witnessed two major security incidents that gained widespread national attention and raised questions about adherence to aviation security. In one of the incidents, Fuji star Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, was in a confrontation with airline staff and security officials at the Nnamdi Azikiwe […]
Grammy-nominated Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and his wife, Chioma Rowland, have renewed their vows at a lavish white wedding ceremony in Miami, Florida, United States. Dubbed CHIVIDO 2025, the event saw Davido and his groomsmen clad in sharp brown suits, and featured Chioma in a stunning lacy white gown. […]
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