Akada Children’s Book Festival Inducts Inaugural Reading Ambassadors at Alliance Française
The drive for literacy in Nigeria received a significant boost as the Akada Children’s Book Festival (ACBF) officially inducted its first-ever cohort of Reading Ambassadors on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Held at the Alliance Française Library in Ikoyi, the ceremony marked the beginning of a nationwide “Reading Revival” designed to cultivate lifelong reading habits among […]
Cannes Lions Unveils 2026 Luxury Lions Jury
Cannes Lions has announced the jury for the 2026 Luxury Lions category, with acclaimed creative leader Pum Lefebure set to serve as Jury President. Lefebure, who is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Design Army, USA, is widely recognised for her bold and culturally resonant contributions to branding and design across the luxury, fashion […]
Zikoko’s Naira Life Conference Returns to Help Nigerians Build, Grow, and Keep Wealth
Following a successful debut in 2025, Zikoko, Nigeria’s leading youth publication, has announced the return of the Naira Life Conference, its personal finance and wealth-building event. The live experience explores money, work, business, and wealth through practical conversations and real-life stories. The second edition of the conference will take place on August 22, 2026, in […]
AMVCA 2026: The Films, Stars, and Standout Wins That Defined the Night
The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards delivered a night packed with emotional speeches, career-defining wins, and major moments for African film and television. From sweeping victories to breakout achievements, AMVCA 2026 celebrated the projects and talents that shaped conversations across the industry this past year, and a few names clearly owned […]
Trend Watch: The AMVCA 12 Fashion Forecast
If there’s one thing AMVCA consistently delivers, it’s fashion drama, and this year may be no different. Ahead of the 12th edition, expectations are already building around the trends, silhouettes, and style moments likely to dominate the carpet. From Cultural Day to Awards Night, fashion will once again play a major role in shaping the […]
Met Gala 2026: Cultural References We Spotted on the Carpet
Long after the final flashbulb fades at the Met Gala, what lingers isn’t just the spectacle, it’s the work. The unseen hours, the layered references, the quiet (and not-so-quiet) obsessions that shape a single look. This year’s “Costume Art” theme, paired with the “Fashion Is Art” dress code, didn’t call for just beauty and a […]
Fashion Is Art, But Who Understood the Assignment?
At the Met Gala, every theme invites interpretation, but not every interpretation lands. This year’s “Costume Art” brief called for more than visual appeal. It demanded intention: a considered approach to the body, to storytelling, and to the space where fashion meets art. The most successful looks recognised this immediately, treating the red carpet not […]
The Power Tables: Which Fashion Houses Dominated the Met Gala 2026
At the Met Gala, dominance is rarely accidental. Beyond the spectacle of individual looks lies a more strategic narrative, one shaped by the fashion houses that dress multiple attendees, often the evening’s most visible A-listers define the visual mood of the night, and ultimately steer the cultural conversation. Under this year’s “Costume Art” theme and […]
Best Dressed at the Met Gala 2026: The Looks That Defined the Night
At the Met Gala, the final measure of success is never just attendance; it’s impact, and under this year’s “Costume Art” theme, impact came from those who understood fashion not as decoration but as interpretation. The best-dressed moments of the night were not defined by gender, but by clarity of vision. Across menswear and womenswear, […]
Met Gala 2026: What to Know as Fashion’s Biggest Night Unfolds
The Met Gala, fashion’s most anticipated night, is no longer a distant date; it’s happening today, and as the world turns its attention to the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, it is already shaping up to be one of the most intentional editions yet. Here’s everything to know before the red carpet begins. […]