Lagos Fashion Week: All the Highlights from Day Five
Over the last four days, more than fifty African designers have showcased on the runway, presenting functional
Lagos Fashion Week: All the Highlights from Day Four
Day four of Lagos Fashion Week unfolded in layers of textures and colors, with designers leaning into movement and meaning through
Lagos Fashion Week: All the Highlights from Day Three
On Friday night, the eclectic showcase at Lagos Fashion Week continued, bringing together more African fashion houses on the catwalk with daring shows featuring intricate silhouettes,
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
The Sustainability Checklist: African Fashion in the Age of Green Demands
While African fashion practices have long been inherently sustainable, designers are now navigating a global system where sustainability means compliance
Nthabiseng Kekana’s Sankofa: How a Sangoma’s Practice Shapes Contemporary African Art
Nthabiseng Kekana’s Sankofa: How a Sangoma’s Practice Shapes Contemporary African Art Nthabisneg Kekana At 26, Nthabiseng Kekana is building a practice that refuses the boundaries between art and spiritual work, between contemporary expression and ancestral knowledge. Fresh from her debut solo show Sankofa: A Call to Remembrance at FNB Art Joburg this September—where Lagos-based Wunika […]
Hair Culture in West Africa: A Historical and Modern Perspective
Editor’s Note: This feature is part of Guzangs’ ongoing exploration of African hair traditions, tracing their evolution from spiritual practice to global artistry. This installment focuses on West Africa, following Part I, which explored North African hair traditions. Hair in West African cities like Lagos, Accra, Dakar, and Lomé has long been a profound symbol […]
Homegrown to High Fashion: African Musicians’ Style Journey and Cultural Pride
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Burna Boy (@burnaboygram) Burna Boy in Ozwald Boateng at The Met Gala 2025 African musicians have long used fashion to reflect their cultural roots and global ambitions. In the early 2000s, as genres like Afrobeats gained momentum, artists championed local designers, wearing traditional fabrics […]
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. […]