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A detailed view of Uche Montana’s red-carpet ensemble for the 12th AMVCAs in Lagos. Styled by Dahmola, the custom Tubo piece features hand-embellished stones and a textured Phoenix theme. Photo Credit: Uche Montana/Instagram “First, I would like to thank God, my family, my co-stars… this is for every girl that was told she was not […]

  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

The Nigerian-Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) successfully organized a “Walk for Mental Health Awareness” as part of activities marking Mental Health Month, reinforcing its commitment to promoting not only economic ties but also social well-being. The event, held on Saturday, 2nd May 2026, at The Aisle Residence, Lekki Phase 1 Lagos, Nigeria, brought

Mr. Onyemelukwe is a Nigerian-American and an African media and entertainment industry expert and is currently VP Global Business Development and Managing Director of Trace West Africa There are lots of smart and talented people in our creative industry. I’ll bet you can name a few of your favorites off the top of your head,

For a full week in May, Lagos became home to one of the city’s most immersive cultural and fan experiences as Heineken House Experience transformed Ilubirin into a vibrant destination for sport, music, entertainment, and connection. Running across key dates during the UEFA Champions League semi-finals and Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix weekend, the multi-day

At Lafarge Africa, we walk the talk when it comes to women empowerment, that’s why in commemoration of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026 and in furtherance of our theme “The Give to Gain Blueprint: Investing in Women for Sustainable Impact”, we partnered with Leadway Health, to deliver a Free Breast Cancer Screening for women in

As luxury culture continues to evolve in Nigeria, consumers are becoming more intentional about how they socialise, where they spend their time, and the kind of experiences they want to be part of. It is no longer just about showing up at the biggest event or being in the loudest room. Today’s premium consumer is

Nigerian fashion designer Veekee James celebrates her journey to motherhood in a custom cream silk halter-neck maternity gown. Photographed in Lagos, the portraits preceded the arrival of her daughter, Eliana Adeife Atere, in May 2026. Photo Credit: Veekee James/Instagram She is here. Veekee James and her husband Femi Atere have welcomed their first child, a

Popular Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has passed on at the age of 40. The Lagos-based star, known for his roles in Afamefuna and The Bling Lagosians, is being remembered by the Nigerian creative community following the news of his passing on 12 May 2026. Photo Credit: Alexx Ekubo/Instagram The Nigerian film industry is mourning the

Blessing Nze celebrates her 39th birthday with a structured patchwork denim ensemble. The utilitarian-inspired look features a jacket with frayed seams and matching cargo-style boots, shared as part of her 2026 birthday portraits. Photo Credit: Blessing Nze/Instagram There are birthday tributes, and then there is what Stan Nze wrote for his wife Blessing Jessica Nze