Best of Art 2025
For decades, African art occupied a provisional space in global institutions—collected but rarely centered, exhibited but seldom historicized on its own
Author: Ugonna-Ora Owoh
The Art of Being Seen: Fashion as Resistance Across Four African Subcultures
Some of the most compelling expressions of identity are found in the subcultures that transform everyday
Detty December’s Economic Power and Growing Divide
Detty December has returned, and across West Africa, cities like Lagos and Accra are preparing
Loza Maléombho and the Language of African Cosmology
The Ivorian fashion scene is vibrant and rapidly evolving, blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design and gaining recognition on the global stage. Among the designers
Building Chuks Collins: Choosing His Own Terms in Fashion
Chuks Collins builds clothes that refuse single definitions. His work fuses African-inspired motifs with Western tailoring,
20 Years of Lisa Folawiyo
From embellished Ankara to global recognition, Lisa Folawiyo reflects
A Decade of Art X Lagos
Since its inception, Art X Lagos has done more than host an art fair—it has built a thriving ecosystem for Nigerian and West
What Defined Lagos Fashion Week SS26? These 10 Trends
Lagos Fashion Week didn’t try to prove anything this season—it showed up with confidence. Over five days, designers presented collections that felt intentional, each show adding to a broader conversation about what African fashion looks like when it stops seeking validation and starts setting its own terms. Here are the ten trends that defined Spring/Summer […]
Lagos Fashion Week 2025: A Final Recap
Lagos Fashion Week’s fifteenth-anniversary edition delivered on its promise to position the city as a serious fashion capital. Over five days, more than fifty designers presented
Lagos Fashion Week: All the Highlights from Day Two
Lagos Fashion Week kicked off on Thursday night with a vibrant showcase of creativity, culture, and contemporary style. The opening shows brought