Finding the Best Skincare Routine for Your Age
Some people find it nearly impossible to adjust their skincare routine. They continue to use the same products they used in their 20s until they are in their 40s. This…
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Isioma Usiade
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Infuse colour into your living space.
Adding the right colours to your living space could take it from drab to fab and lighten your mood at home. There are so many inventive and creative ways to…
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Take a Trip to a Print-Lovers Paradise with Yeside Laguda’s Dawn.
If you are one of those fashion lovers always looking for an opportunity to infuse bold and colourful prints into your wardrobe, then Yeside Laguda’s latest collection was created just…
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Yes, that’s a man bag
Every fashionable gentleman understands that bags have evolved into a vital tool and a fashion accessory. It is no longer considered a female accessory solely. Men’s bags are masculine, beautiful,…
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So, you want to be a Fashion Designer.
Fashion is a much bigger business than it was a few years ago, and the beauty of it is that whatever area you wish to pursue, you can be sure…
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Five skincare mistakes you should avoid
If your goal is to have smooth, radiant skin, then having a daily skincare routine is a great idea. But what if you are not getting good results because you…
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Go big or go home
The latest trend is to go big and bold. Not everyone is a risk-taker when it comes to their wardrobe, but it is time to bring out the baggy jeans,…
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For Jacqueline Souwari, the ballpoint pen is more than just a writing tool; it is a magic wand.
Many people associate the ballpoint pen with writing, but not Jacqueline Suowari, a Nigerian-born artist whose foray into the art world started at the tender age of five. ”I love…
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Five healthy teas you should be sipping in this weather.
When the weather gets cold, it would be great if we could spend the entire day wrapped in blankets, but the bills must be paid. The only thing that helps…
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Create a spa-like experience at home
A spa day at home can be just as soothing and rejuvenating as a trip to an actual spa. The best part of it is that you don’t have to…
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Add these colour combinations to your wardrobe.
This week, we are taking you through various colour-coordinated looks that will excite and complement your style. These samples will teach you to wear colours without clashing, from bold green…
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5 Accessory brands to keep an eye on
With their distinct originality, these accessory designers have established themselves as go-to brands locally and globally. It will surprise you to know that some of their pieces are handcrafted, with…
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Looking Inwards; Your Next Vacation Spot Should Be Within The Country.
Planning a vacation with friends and family but also stalling because of the current high cost of travelling abroad? I have good news for you. You don’t need to travel…
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Remembering Fela , 25 years after.
Twenty-five years after, Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti is still remembered as an influential icon who voiced his opinions on issues affecting Nigeria through music. Born on October 15, 1938,…
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Why should you add Retinol to your skincare routine.
While some of you are aware that Retinol is a type of Vitamin A that fights the effect of ageing, many of you still do not fully understand or appreciate…
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Visit these places to get your Culture Fix in Lagos.
Are you bored with the typical Lagos outings or just stuck in a culture rut? Here are a few places to visit in Lagos that will help you stretch your…
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7 Nigerian-owned beauty brands you need to know
For the longest time, most Nigerians have depended on foreign beauty supplies. And it isn’t because we haven’t always had our indigenous brands, but there were always complaints ranging from…
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Mosun Belo-Olusoga: Raising the Next Generation of Tech Leaders.
Fondly referred to as “Aunty Mo”, Mosun Belo Olusoga is a woman of many firsts. She was the first female Executive director at Guaranty Trust Bank, the first female Director…
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5 Contemporary Artists you need to know.
In the past few years, the Nigerian art scene has dramatically grown, expanded, and gained world international recognition. From painting, sculpture, and pottery, our artists have sparked a frenzy in…
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Straight from the Runway
If pictures are worth a thousand words, then this simple monochrome appeal says it all. The Valentino’s spring/summer 2022 collection featured this fluorescent yellow shirt dress, and we are in…
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Ten things you didn’t know about Olori Atuwatse III
A strong advocate for girls and women’s empowerment, Queen and mother of the Warri Kingdom, Her Royal Majesty Olori Atuwatse III is an enigma, copacetic within the tranquil layers of…
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Protecting your Mental Health in the Digital Age
Without a doubt, social media has provided many great opportunities for everyone. For some, it has aided in reconnecting with old friends, learning new skills, and sharing informative content. Most…
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Revamp your kitchen on a budget.
For a lot of us, the kitchen is the main hub of the house. If you’ve been looking at yours lately and feeling uninspired by the design, try one of…
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Your everyday guide to Maximalist fashion.
Lately, loads of fashion lovers are veering away from the minimalist style and embracing maximalist fashion’s bold, creative world. For those who don’t know, Maximalist fashion is about breaking the…
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Derma filler trends.
Derma fillers are no longer a mystery. Thanks to social media, celebrities and plastic surgeons alike are more open about the treatments that smooth out fine lines and wrinkles and…
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Pillz n Poizn’s latest collection is a lesson in Maximalism.
Nigerian fashion brand, Pillz n Poizn has released its latest collection titled The Bold and Fearless. The pieces in the collection go beyond just clothes, as each one seems to…
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These Fashion Designers are currently on our radar.
………Bookmark their names (and clothes) for your next shopping spree. These days, social media makes it easy to recognise fashion designers who are not only current favourites but are trying…
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Planning a trip soon? Explore these Travel Trends.
A lot has changed in the travel industry since the outburst of the covid-19 pandemic. These days, travelling is more than just going on a luxury vacation. It is an…
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Interior Décor Trends to Try Now.
Since the 2020 lockdown, many things have changed, and they aren’t limited to just fashion and skincare. The changes have also extended to our home designs. Spending more time indoors…
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Try these tips to help achieve your self-improvement goals.
This must sound familiar to many of us – we make plans to do better, and yes, we start and go all the way in ……more greens/ drinking water/ hitting…
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Stay fit & healthy while travelling.
By Usiade Isioma A routine makes it easier to maintain a healthy lifestyle. You have your week planned; you know when to hit the gym, prep your meals, and make…
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Arise Fashion Week
The Journey So Far… Africa’s most dominant and dazzling runway platform, ARISE Fashion Week, has over the years, exported and showcased the best of African Music and Fashion Talents to…
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Ananse.com is the marketplace for authentically African Fashion.
Lovers of art, fashion and design are in for a treat with the launch of ananse.com, a proudly African fashion and design platform that makes it easy to shop African…
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Shola Mos-Shogbamimu
Challenging Stereotypes Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu is a political and women’s rights activist, qualified New York Attorney and Solicitor of England & Wales. She is the founder of the Women in…
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5 Minimalist Men’s Wardrobe Essentials
A minimalist wardrobe gives you clean colours, shapes and fabric while providing maximum style points and versatility. It exudes the idea that less is more, and you can take advantage…
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“I don’t really think the journey of a survivor of a domestic violence actually does end, it evolves, and we adapt better.” – Josina Machel, on surviving domestic violence.
A few years back, in October 2015, Josina Machel daughter of Graca Machel and Samora Machel, the former President of Mozambique and the step- daughter of the revered freedom fighter…
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Laolu Senbanjo on being the Art Director of #drawtheline Malaria Campaign
A new youth-focused creative campaign powered by African stars; Laolu NYC, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinede, Osas Ighodaro, Meji Alabi and other global stars was launched recently, themed ‘Draw The Line’ against malaria.…
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Omotola Okupe-Thomas
On Parkinson’s Most women at the age of 29 have just started entering the realm of adulthood and starting their own nuclear family. There are usually newly married, blessed with…
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Dakuku Peterside @ 50!
Dakuku Peterside is the immediate past Director General/CEO of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). Dakuku Peterside has served at all levels of government and two arms of government.…
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ALPHA DIA – On the future of Style and the Runway.
Alpha Dia was discovered while working at a bar in Hamburg at the age of 22. When he started off his career, he didn’t feel very confident about the way he…
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The Look of 21
Fancy Florals Florals prints are very refreshing and breezy especially when they are delicate, romantic prints. Times you may want to add some extra energy and cheerfulness to your outfits,…
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IN SAVING LIVES …THEY ALSO DIED
Globally, policing remains one of the most dangerous occupations. Police officers, by the nature of their profession, routinely come into contact with violent criminals and are exposed to risky situations.…
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