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
Ananse Center for Design Opens in Lagos: A New Integrated Hub for African Creatives
For years, Nigeria’s creative industry has dazzled the world with talent and imagination, yet struggled to translate that brilliance into sustainable business growth. From fashion to furniture, countless designers and innovators have been constrained by inadequate infrastructure, limited access to global markets, and deep dependence on imported materials. The result: a sector overflowing with ideas […]
Anthony Azekwoh is The Nigerian Artist Building His Own Cinematic Universe
When Anthony Azekwoh began drawing, he could hardly imagine how far that impulse would carry him. His trajectory—from writer to digital painter to sculptor and curator—speaks to a restless creativity and a conviction that has positioned him as one of the continent’s most successful digital artists. Born in Lagos, Anthony describes his childhood as formative. […]