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Ayo Lawal
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Chude Jideonwo: Choosing Joy
When you hear the name Chude Jideonwo, what comes to mind? For many, he’s an enigma—a man whose name is synonymous with media innovation, social change, and storytelling that touches…
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Shoulders of Strength: A Tribute to the Women Who Raised Me
International Women’s Day has always stirred a deep reflection within me—a reminder of the countless ways women have shaped my life and the lives of so many others. In the…
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The Curtain Falls on Streaming Giants in Nigeria: What’s Next for Nollywood?
There was a time when Nollywood basked in the glow of global streaming giants. It was a love affair. Netflix made its debut in Nigeria in 2020, followed by Prime…
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Culture Captured: How Photographers Propelled Streetwear to the Top
By Ayo Lawal Streetwear has stormed the fashion world, evolving from a subculture to a global phenomenon, and at the heart of this revolution lies the lens of photography. Show…
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My Morocco Trip and Your Morocco Trip are Very Different! Let’s go together on a 6-day journey exploring the Kingdom of Light.
By Ayo Lawal I’ve always dreamt of visiting Morocco—always! So you can imagine my excitement when I learned I’d be embarking on an all-expenses-paid journey not just to one city…
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Dolapo Amusat: Bridging the Gap Between Tech and Creativity
I remember the first time I met Dolapo. I was immediately captivated by the sheer brilliance of this 5-foot-something man and how he knew the right words to articulate his…
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The Ladymaker’s “Waste to Wonder”
By Ayo Lawal Sustainability, sustainability, sustainability—this word has become a buzzword in fashion, but for one renowned designer, it’s more than just a trend. In her latest collection, The Ladymaker…
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Ten Things – The AMVCA 10 Edition
By Ayo Lawal Lights, camera, accolades! The lights dimmed, the stars shone, and the red carpet rolled out in all its glory for another spectacular edition of the AMVCA’s. With…
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Bagetti – The First Lady of Jonzing World
Tiwa Savage, Ayra Starr, Nicki Minaj—what do these three successful music stars have in common? At some point (even now), they were the First Ladies of their respective record labels.…
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What Do GEN Z’s Even Know About Love?
In today’s dating scene, where swipes have replaced sweet nothings, hashtags accompany heartfelt confessions, emojis speak louder than words, and ghosting is a rite of passage, understanding the intricacies of…
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Ashluxe Closes out 2023 in Style – Kalakuta Style
The Ashluxe’s latest fashion show was a vibrant homage to the indomitable spirit of Fela Anikulapo Kuti, the Nigerian musical maestro and revolutionary. At the event, the air was thick…
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The Ladymaker: Crafting Threads of Culture, Style, and Timeless Elegance
Sitting in the front row of Lagos Fashion Week, my attention is drawn to the screens displaying a prominent capital “M.” Curiosity arises: “Which designer could this be?” Instead of…
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The Oldest Gen Z You’d Ever Meet!
We’re about to embark on a mind-boggling journey that defies the very fabric of time. While most Gen Zers are known for their tech-savvy ways and obsessions, there’s an enigmatic…
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We’re Back, Baby! Let’s Call This Season 2
Hello, hello, is anyone there? I know, I know, it’s been a hot minute since we last spoke. Your favourite Gen-Zer (that’s me, in case you forgot) has been on…
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A-Gen Z: Ramadan
With less than a day to the tentative start of Ramadan, I wanted to get into the head of my friend Fareedah Abdulsalam.
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Opinion: Tems’s Dress; The Topic and the Top Pick!
Intentional PR or everything working together for Tems’s good — as always. “She’s rude”, one user wrote. “She had no respect for anyone behind her. She should be ashamed”, another…
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And the Gen Z’s Head Out to the Polling Units
With less than a week to vote in the highest office in public service, there’s a significant interest in the 2023 general elections. And yes, the Gen Z’s are included…
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A – Gen Z: Courage Over Comfort
"Failure can become our most powerful path to learning if we're willing to choose courage over comfort" - Brené Brown.
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Sam Adegoke: Naija Boy in Hollywood
We are on the streets of Lekki, taking a walk, chatting away with my voice recorder in hand. A car drives by, and I can’t help but notice the two…
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A-Gen Z: People Have A Lot To Say About My Generation.
Have you ever accidentally called someone a Gen Z, and their tone in correcting startled you? Almost like a plague they don’t want to be associated with. I’ve definitely experienced…
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I spent 30 mins with Kuami Eugene……Ghana’s “Rockstar’.
It’s a rainy Saturday morning in the city of Lagos. Two Gen Zers are bonding over the traffic situation, the music scene in Ghana, meeting Phyno at the club in…
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‘‘Afrobeat without the ‘s’ is Fela Kuti’s music. That is African rhythms, with high life, Funk and Jazz’’ – Ayo Shonaiya.
The house lights go off, and the spotlights come on. The composers are playing a heroic tune as Davido descends from the floating stage above the sold-out O2 Arena. The…
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A – GEN Z: I Just Turned 24, but This Feels Like My Jordan Year.
I’m newly 24, still single to a stupor, no kids – which is a fantastic thing – and I don’t exactly have lots of dollars in the bank. Growing up,…
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A-Gen Z: And That’s The Problem with Employing These Gen-Zers.
Let’s face it, the dynamics of employment are changing – and it has been for a hot minute now. For a while, Millennials were leading The Great Resignation, leaving careers…
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On Parenting ; What I wish my Father did differently.
Two to three centuries ago, the roles of a father were primarily to serve as breadwinners and the conveyers of moral values and religious education to their children. In recent…
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It’s Africa month, and we are celebrating these African Artists.
Just in case you didn’t know, this month is for celebrating everything that makes us African. In the wake of this historic month, we are bringing five artists you should…
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A – Gen Z: I Also Don’t Want To Get Married.
theayolawal@gmail.com “Nonsense Talk”, one user wrote. “You have not seen life. How old are you? That you’re doing as if you’re Methuselah?” Another Instagram user commented. Some even typed homophobic…
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A – Gen Z: Everything You Thought You Knew is a Lie.
Getting comfortable with writing this introductory article, I asked the only other person in the room – who happens to be a Millennial – “What’s the first thing that comes…
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Five 24-hour food spots in Lagos.
Lagos is the city that never sleeps. How will it sleep with bars, nightclubs, lounges and more staying open late – sometimes never closing. For those who hate the enjoy…
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The Brazillian Butt Lift – Behind the world’s most dangerous cosmetic surgery.
Picture this: You wake up from surgery and find yourself alone in a clinic recovery room, slumped over in a wheelchair. You feel a sharp pain around the face and…
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Five African Street Wear Brands You Should Know.
Streetwear: The “one size fits all” term the fashion industry uses to bracket a vast spectrum of styles, silhouettes and designer offerings. Graphic tees, deconstructed clothing, hoodies, bucket hats, cargo…
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