Juliet Ibrahim’s STEAM Impact Initiative Hosts Lagos Evolution Workshop 2026

Adekunle Olapade, Juliet Ibrahim

On 1st September 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria, Her STEAM Impact Initiative successfully hosted the Lagos edition of The Evolution Workshop 2026, bringing together young women, entrepreneurs, professionals, creatives, industry leaders, and changemakers for a transformative day of learning, connection, and meaningful conversations. Created as an intentional platform for women to evolve personally and professionally, the […]

We’re Wearing Our History Now

Lupita Nyong'O

How Nigerian fashion is turning heritage into the new statement piece For a long time, fashion has had a complicated relationship with tradition. Certain fabrics, materials, and techniques were reserved for ceremonies, associated with older generations or simply considered too traditional for everyday style. But something has shifted. Across Nigerian fashion, elements that once belonged […]

Your Skin Is The Foundation Of Your Beauty

An African American Woman with a towel on her head and skin care product on her face

Why healthy skin is becoming the new beauty standard For years, the language of beauty has centred on correction: cover the dark spots, brighten the complexion, smooth the texture, clear the acne. The goal was often to make skin look “perfect” rather than understand what it actually needed, but the conversation is changing. Skincare is […]

Ofada Over Quinoa: Chef Amaka’s 7-Day PMOS Meal Plan Is Built From the Nigerian Market

Chef Amaka - Ofada Over Quinoa

For years, wellness advice for women managing hormonal health conditions has often come with an unfamiliar shopping list: imported grains, expensive supplements and meals that bear little resemblance to what is served at home. Chef Amaka is offering a different approach, one rooted in the Nigerian market. Nigerian Afro fusion chef and wellness advocate Chiamaka […]

Table for One: The Growing Appeal of Solo Experiences in Nigeria

Table for One: The Growing Appeal of Solo Experiences in Nigeria

Exploring Freedom, Self-Discovery, and the Rise of Doing Things Alone For a long time, many Nigerians viewed experiences through a collective lens. Weddings, dinners, concerts, vacations, and even simple outings were often activities shared with family, friends, or romantic partners. Today, that narrative is changing. Across major cities like Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, more […]

Beyond Provision: Lessons on Fatherhood from Richard Mofe-Damijo, Daniel Etim-Effiong, and more

Daniel Etim-Effiong, D'banj, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Kizz Daniel

Ask most Nigerians to describe a father, and you’ll likely hear the same words: provider, protector, disciplinarian. For generations, fatherhood in many African homes has been defined by responsibility and sacrifice. Fathers were expected to be strong, dependable, and unwavering, often carrying the weight of entire families on their shoulders. But beyond those expectations lies […]

The Future of Creativity: Inside the Cannes Lions 2026 Shortlists

Cannes Lions Award Jurors

Every year, Cannes Lions offers the global creative industry an opportunity to take stock of where creativity is, where it is going, and what ideas are shaping the future. With the release of the Cannes Lions 2026 shortlists for the Dan Wieden Titanium Lions, Glass: The Lion for Change, and Innovation Lions, the industry’s most […]

The Rise of Quiet Luxury in Nigeria

What Exactly Is Quiet Luxury

For years, luxury was easy to spot: the designer logo stretched across the chest, the oversized belt buckle sat front and centre, the handbag announced its arrival before its owner did. Today, things look different. Across Nigeria’s fashion, lifestyle, and social scenes, there is a growing appreciation for something subtler: quiet luxury. It is a […]