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Among Middle Belt Igbo communities, clothing is a language. It communicates social rank, marital status, communal role, and ritual participation. Each outfit is carefully chosen for its colour, fabric, beadwork, …

Luxury studios are not the only places where Nigerian fashion thrives. It lives in every tailor’s shop, every roadside shoemaker’s space, every weaver’s tool, and every small boutique across the …

Yoruba artists have shaped Nigeria’s sound, moving from Juju and Fuji to Afrobeats and street pop and now, the world’s playlists. Their edge isn’t only cultural, but it’s also commercial. …

When it comes to Nollywood, success at the box office is not just about applause; it often translates into fame, brand deals, and long-term wealth for actors. The Nigerian film …

Step into Aba and you would hear the sound of sewing machines before you even see the market stalls. Tailors bend over fabrics, scissors are doing their job, and in …

Every day in Lagos, over 1,040 tonnes of textile waste are discarded, making up roughly 8% of the city’s total 13,000 tonnes of daily garbage. Clothes, fabric scraps, and out-of-fashion …

When Lagos glammed up on September 21st, 2025, the city didn’t just roll out on the red carpet at IMAX Lekki; it also announced a new movie. The much-anticipated film …

In every generation, there’s a group that dares to stand out. In Nigeria, that group became known as Alte. What started as a campus-driven subculture, where students thrifted bold pieces, …

What if every dress you wore carried a story? It represents not only style but also history, craft, and culture. That’s the magic behind Maki Oh, the Lagos-based fashion house …

Have you ever wondered where Nigeria’s longest beach is? In Akwa Ibom State, just outside Eket, you’ll find Ibeno Beach stretching for nearly 30 kilometres along the Atlantic coast.  The …