Barbie has released a new doll in honour of tennis legend Venus Williams. The doll, which forms part of Barbie’s “Role Models” series, recognises Williams not only for her career achievements but also for her influence in fashion, business and advocacy for equal pay in sport. The release carries weight because Williams has spent more than two decades breaking […]
Before her label Oges Language became a go-to for modern, statement-making designs, Aminu Fatimah was a university student styling friends in thrift finds, pairing vision with instinct long before she called herself a designer. Fifteen years later, that instinct has evolved into a brand defined by clean lines, precise detailing, and a refusal to blend into the crowd. In […]
Halima Hamisu inherited more than talent, she inherited a legacy rooted in craftsmanship. Raised in Potiskum, she spent early summers watching local leatherworkers shape hides into footwear. For her, that was more than exposure, it was an awakening. After experimenting with shoemaking in university to bridge academic strikes, she gradually built an artisan studio in Jos. She taught herself […]
The white wedding of Davido and Chioma in Miami was a carefully staged global moment. Recall that this is following their traditional ceremony in Nigeria in April — the Miami edition brought a distinctly international cast of guests and a scale of production more often associated with major cultural galas than private nuptials. Logistics read like a short list […]
There’s something arresting about the way Ashleigh Plumptre walks onto the pitch, sharp, assured, unapologetically grounded. Her name might once have been whispered through English football academies, but today, it rings loud in Nigerian households. In her decision to wear the green and white of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, Plumptre did more than switch national allegiance. She made a declaration. […]
Faith, Fat, Family & Fire: Inside Tobe Nwigwe’s Movement Houston native Tobechukwu “Tobe” Dubem Nwigwe never intended to dominate music charts, he simply never had a Plan B. A football injury derailed his NFL aspirations, but it didn’t derail his drive. The Nigerian-American linebacker pivoted from the gridiron to grassroots purpose. After the blow ended his football future, Nwigwe founded […]
Once known chiefly for their royal lineage and cultural stature, Nigeria’s Sijuwade royal family has re-emerged in the last decade as a powerhouse in business and infrastructure, growing its fortune to an estimated $240 million. What began as a legacy rooted in Yoruba tradition has evolved into a far-reaching financial portfolio led by a new generation determined to shape […]
Jane Birkin’s personal Hermès Birkin prototype worn daily from the mid‑1980s to 1994 has set a new record at Sotheby’s Paris auction, fetching €8.6 million (approximately $10.1 million) after an intense ten‑minute bidding face‑off among nine collectors . The buyer? A private Japanese collector. This prototype is unlike any other Birkin. Commissioned by Hermès after an informal sketch on an air‑sickness bag […]
Mamula Island, a 19th-century fortress off the coast of Montenegro once known for its dark wartime history, has entered a bold new chapter—thanks to Egyptian billionaire Samih Sawiris. The real estate mogul, best known for his visionary developments across Europe and North Africa, has transformed the isolated Adriatic outpost into a world-class luxury destination, now operating under the prestigious […]
Wunmi Mosaku, the Nigerian‑British actress turning heads in Hollywood, steps into a new realm with her powerful performance in Ryan Coogler’s critically acclaimed vampire thriller Sinners. As Hoodoo priestess Annie, Mosaku anchors the film’s emotional gravity, delivering a performance described by Vogue as the “spiritual and emotional anchor” of Coogler’s visually sumptuous story . At just 38, she has […]
