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In 1998, when Tara Fela-Durotoye established House of Tara, there was no genuine model for professional makeup artistry in Nigeria. Now, however, there is a plan. The market was flooded …

A shift has begun to take place in the worldwide spotlight of fashion. Over the course of several decades, the most influential runways in the world, including those in Paris, …

A significant presence of Nigerians marked the conclusion of Paris Fashion Week 2025, evident in all the events, front rows, and afterparties it featured. Nigerian celebrities have participated in fashion …

Walk through Lagos on any weekend and you’ll see it: bold prints, baggy pants, crop tops stitched from Ankara, and thrifted jackets styled with sneakers. Many of these looks originated …

Shallipopi’s music is so infectious that it is impossible to listen to it without moving your head or tapping your feet. If you have ever heard the catchy phrases “Elon …

In the heart of Ilorin, located in the state of Kwara, there is a community that has perfected the delicate art of transforming fire and metal into the fundamental instruments …

Try to picture yourself going through your social media feed, taking a selfie, and automatically switching your attire for a futuristic jacket that you will never wear again.  That is …

The streetwear scene in Nigeria is undergoing a sea change.  The bold designs, flamboyant logos, and statement patterns that once dominated fashion streets are giving way to more understated styles, …

When it comes to the fashion sector in Nigeria, creating a perfume brand is a rare talent that demands more than just innovative thinking. To succeed in a market that …

It’s not every day you walk into a home that has watched centuries unfold. But in Arochukwu, Abia State, the Okoroji House Museum quietly holds that privilege.  Built by Chief …