There’s something about African romance that lingers. Maybe it’s the way love unfolds within the texture of our cities and families. Maybe it’s the tension between tradition and desire. Or maybe it’s simply that when African writers explore romance, they do so with a depth that feels intimate and unfiltered. We’re in the love season […]
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Photo Credit: Adut Akech/Instagram Supermodel Adut Akech has just shared the sweetest news: she’s expecting her second baby! The South Sudanese-Australian model took to social media to announce the pregnancy with the most beautiful maternity photos, and we’re absolutely melting over here. In the minimalist shoot set against a clean white background, Adut showcased her
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Valentine’s Day, at its heart is about connection. It’s about two people choosing each other through first dates, shared dreams, and the everyday moments that quietly build a life together. This Valentine’s Day, PalmPay is shining a light on those meaningful connections with #LoveWithPalmPay, a campaign that celebrates how simple money moments can bring couples
The 2026 Fifteen Percent Pledge Fundraising Gala held in Los Angeles over the weekend, and Nigerian fashion absolutely showed up on the red carpet. A number of celebrities wore designs by Nigerian creatives, and honestly, the looks were everything. Model and reality TV alum Olandria stepped out in a gorgeous orange gown by House of
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TikTok star Theo Shakes, while receiving his TikTok Entertainment Creator of the Year Award in 2025, made a direct call to casting directors and producers to look online for the next generation of acting talent. According to him, content creators are ready to take on proper film roles as actors. Theo is from New Zealand
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L-R: Senior Brand Manager, West and Central Africa (WACA), Edrington, Hammed Adebiyi; CEO of Alexis Galleries, Patty Chidiac-Mastrogiannis; Exhibiting Artists, Aliya Diseotu Victor, Ibrahim Afegbua, Konboye Ebipade Eugene and Co-founder Alexis Galleries, Minas Mastrogiannis at the Recycling Matters II Exhibition at the Alexis Galleries in partnership with The Macallan on Saturday, 7th February, 2026 in
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A young couple living in Canada contacted me after seeing two land offers online. One was an estate of land in a developing area on the outskirts of Lagos. The other was omo onile land in a fairly busy part of the mainland. The omo onile land was cheaper and closer to town. The estate
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The prestigious 10 Degrees Events Centre in Oregun, Lagos, became a hub of glitz and inspiration yesterday as Princess Joy Esamah hosted a triple-header celebration marking her 50th birthday, the 19th anniversary of the renowned Effizzie Magazine, and the official launch of her much-anticipated book, Beauty Beyond Brokenness. The event, which drew the crème de
If you’ve been watching “Bridgerton” and feeling a little extra pride every time certain faces appear on screen, you’re not alone. The Netflix period drama has become a cultural phenomenon, and part of what makes it so special is the representation it brings to the Regency era—including some incredibly talented actors of African descent who
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Everyone at the table took a liking to Simdi. She seemed such an interesting person. Of particular interest to Felicity was her keen sense of fashion. And both of them connected at that level, discussing fashion styles, body type, patterns, colours, and more. Freke watched Simdi’s animated face as she involved everyone at their table
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