Lagos as Muse: How the City Shapes Contemporary African Art at ART X
Lagos, Nigeria’s largest city, pulses with a unique energy—an interplay of old and new, traditional and modern, local and global. This dynamic character makes it an ideal muse for contemporary African artists, as seen in this year’s ART X Lagos, one of Africa’s leading art fairs. The fair, which has been instrumental in putting African […]
The Mental Health Conference 2.0: A Dazzling Celebration of Wellness and Identity
On the 13th of October, the prestigious Oriental Hotel ballroom in Victoria Island, Lagos, played host to “The Mental Health Conference 2.0.” This grand event brought together a diverse group of mental health and wellness professionals, elite attendees, industry leaders, press crews, and well-meaning Nigerians. Organised by the renowned psychotherapist and Africa’s leading mental health […]
The Best Bole in Lagos!
Before I tell you about the best bole in Lagos, here’s some back story. I grew up in Warri, so eating Bole and fish with pepper sauce was a thing. Dipping roasted plantain into the roughly chopped pepper, onions, and tomato smoky hot sauce sends delicious signals to your taste-buds and brain. The grilled fish, […]
GLAZIA Man of the Week – Nigerian Architect, Activist, and Politician, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour
Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos State just like most of the states in the country is currently preparing for its gubernatorial elections. Very much unusual in this case is that the election will be keenly contested. This is all thanks to the increased participation of the youths and the emergence of the MIT-trained architect, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour; […]
Heat Wave in Lagos: Here are 7 Ways to Stay on Top of your Health.
The current weather condition i.e the heat wave in Lagos and other parts of Nigeria can be a challenging time for many people, as the city experiences extreme heat waves that can put your health at risk. High temperatures, combined with high humidity, can make it difficult to stay cool and comfortable. The heat wave […]
Lagosians, Here Are 4 Not-So-Common Local Soups You Can Add To Your Dishes.
Living in Lagos, Nigeria is an extreme sport. From the traffic, hustle and bustle, to some level of violence embedded in almost every Lagosian, navigating daily can be so overwhelming. Much so that after a long day, all you want to do is Netflix and chill. As though the stress isn’t enough, it seems there’s a […]
Shaffy Bello hosts friends; Banky W, Jide Obanikoro, Osas Ighodaro, Ini Dima Okojie & More to a Private Food Tasting Event at Chapter Lagos
Award winning Nigerian actress and musician, Shaffy Bello ushered friends and colleagues into the new year with an intimate food tasting event on Sunday January 16th, 2022 curated by Of A Kind Creatives. Asides from being multitalented, Shaffy Bello is known for oozing sophistication and elegance. Naturally, this event was elegant and sophisticated! From the […]
5 Fun Places to Detty your December with only N5000.
December is here again and Nigerians are wasting no time dettying it. While there are several plans that could occupy your December, it is important to choose the right places for it and the right people to ‘detty up’ with. Emphatically, your pocket should determine the choice of the right people and the right places. […]
Food Tasting at Zazi At Cabaret Avignon
I received an invitation to a food tasting event, it was my first time, and I was super excited about it (the foodie in me was ready). I picked my outfit two days prior, and nothing was going to stop me. The unforgettable experience Tucked in a quiet environment in Victoria Island, Lagos, is Zazi […]
Travel Chronicles – How I almost Spent the Entire Day on the Road to Warri.
As we welcome the New Year, I cant help but reminisce on the last time I went home, last year. 2020 was rough for the most part and I was done being in Lagos the moment we welcomed September. The time came to travel back home last December, and I was pumped. I booked my […]