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Konye Chelsea Nwabogor

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Should Africa Define Luxury by Western Standards?

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • June 22, 2025
In most major African cities, luxury still wears a foreign name. From the glass displays of high-end boutiques in Lagos and Johannesburg to the curated wardrobes of celebrities and influencers,…
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“We’re All Addicted to Buying” – Inside Nigeria’s Hyper-Consumerism Spiral

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • June 16, 2025
From buy-now-pay-later schemes to constant sales and doorstep deliveries, modern Nigerians are consuming faster than ever—but are we genuinely fulfilled, or just caught in a loop of endless wanting dressed…
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Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi Still Standing

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • June 15, 2025
You don’t coast through Nigerian politics for over three decades without collecting stories, scars, enemies, and the kind of authority that cannot be borrowed. And if there’s one politician who…
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Dele Momodu: Legacy in Motion

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • May 25, 2025
There are people who chase relevance, and then there are those who become it. Dele Momodu, at 65, stands as one of the few Nigerians who has not only witnessed…
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Burna Boy: The African Giant

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • May 11, 2025
Burna Boy doesn’t just show up — he takes up space. And at this year’s Met Gala which took place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York with the…
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  • ART & CULTURE

Opinion: If You’re Not Posting It, Are You Really Living It? – The Subtle Trap of Social Media Validation

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • May 4, 2025
There was a time when a great night out ended with laughter echoing into the night and memories tucked safely into the folds of your mind. Today, it ends with…
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Opinion: Normalising Sexual Conversations in the African Society

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • April 27, 2025
Let’s talk about sex—not in the way it’s often whispered about behind closed doors, covered in shame or religious guilt, but honestly, openly, and with the nuance it deserves.  The…
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What No One Tells You About Outgrowing Old Versions of Yourself

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • April 20, 2025
Nobody really prepares you for the ache of personal growth. They tell you to evolve, to become your best self, to “level up”, and to “leave behind what no longer…
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Pretty Privilege: Does It Still Exist in Today’s Nigeria?

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • March 16, 2025
There is an unspoken currency in society that has existed for as long as beauty has been admired—pretty privilege. It is the idea that those deemed physically attractive are granted…
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Being a Woman in 2025: A Nigerian Perspective

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • March 8, 2025
On one hand, women are at the forefront of industries and cultural movements, making strides that were unimaginable just a decade ago. On the other, the old battles haven’t vanished—barriers…
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How Many Handbags Do You Really Need?

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • March 2, 2025
If you’ve ever found yourself standing in your closet, staring at a row of handbags and wondering whether you really need yet another one, you’re certainly not alone. For some…
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Are GLP-1 Drugs Changing the Way We View Weight Loss?

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • February 23, 2025
By Konye Chelsea Nwabogor For as long as we can remember, weight loss has been packaged as a combination of willpower, discipline, and, often, an exhausting cycle of dieting and…
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What Counts as Cheating?

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • February 16, 2025
By Konye Chelsea Nwabogor Cheating. The word itself carries a weight that can shatter relationships, dissolve trust, and leave emotional wreckage in its wake. Is it just about physical intimacy,…
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How Social Media Has Revolutionised the Way We Shop.

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • February 9, 2025
In just over a decade, platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest have turned our smartphones into digital storefronts and wardrobes into curated virtual influence displays. There was a time when…
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Do Dupes and Copies Reduce the Value of an Original Designer Brand?

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • January 12, 2025
By Konye Chelsea Nwabogor It’s no secret that fashion loves a good dupe. Social media influencers tout them as budget-friendly alternatives, TikTokers show off their dupe hauls, and entire Pinterest…
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Is the Christmas Holiday the Best Time to Meet Someone New?

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • December 24, 2024
Ah, Christmas in Nigeria—when the streets light up brighter than your cousin’s Instagram highlights and the phrase “Detty December” transforms from a cheeky rhyme to a full-on lifestyle. For many,…
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Custom Creations: Should Designers Be Allowed to Recreate Your Unique Look?

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • September 6, 2024
Fashion is often regarded as an art form, a personal expression of creativity and individuality. But when this creativity meets commerce, questions about ownership, intellectual property, and exclusivity can arise—especially…
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Are Situationships the New Relationships?

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • July 2, 2024
By Konye Nwabogor Ever heard of the word Situationship? It’s a label that represents a relationship status that’s not quite definable, not entirely committal, yet unmistakably significant in its own…
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Age Gaps in Relationships: How much is too much?

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • July 2, 2024
By Konye Nwabogor It’s an age-old question that constantly runs through the minds of lovers in similar situations and onlookers alike: What’s the ideal age gap in a relationship? There’s…
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Is Dating Really as Terrible as Everyone Makes It Seem?

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • June 28, 2024
By Konye Chelsea Nwabogor Everyone, from your perpetually single aunt to your freshly ghosted best friend, has something to say about the dismal state of modern romance. But is dating…
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Is Dating Really as Terrible as Everyone Makes It Seem?

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • June 23, 2024
By Konye Chelsea Nwabogor Everyone, from your perpetually single aunt to your freshly ghosted best friend, has something to say about the dismal state of modern romance. But is dating…
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How Social Media is Redefining Fashion Success

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • June 9, 2024
The New Guards In the ever-evolving world of the Nigerian fashion industry, a new vanguard of designers are rewriting the playbook for success. Fashion’s New Vanguard Gone are the days…
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BIMBO OLOYEDE; Iconic Voice in Broadcasting

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • April 6, 2024
In 1975, Mrs. Oloyede took her first steps into the world of broadcasting with NBC/TV. Little did she know, she was not just stepping into a studio but into the…
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Bimpe Onakoya @ 50. The Make-Up Impressiario!

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • March 23, 2024
When talking about the Nigerian Makeup Industry, one name that invariably comes to the forefront is Bimpe Onakoya. With over two decades of experience, she has not only carved a…
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Fashion in Times of Crisis. A Necessary Luxury or a Dispensable Expense?

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • February 25, 2024
As Nigeria grapples with one of its most severe recessions in recent history, the ripples are felt across all sectors, including the dynamic world of fashion.  The current economic downturn,…
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Ruth Osime. 60 and Still Making Waves

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • February 11, 2024
Not a stranger to anyone reading this feature, Ruth Osime’s ascent to prominence began long before her editorial leadership here at THISDAY Style. Her insightful contributions to the Sunday publication…
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  • LIFESTYLE

The ‘’Ex’’ Factor – Is Getting Back Together a Good Idea?

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • January 28, 2024
That text message from your ex pops up on your phone like a ghost from the past. Suddenly, memories of candlelit dinners, whispered sweet nothings and romantic escapades flood your…
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The Nigerian Creative Industry in 2024. A Global Movement

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • January 21, 2024
The Nigerian creative industry is a testimony to its people’s relentless spirit and boundless creativity. This sector, pulsating with young, talented, and ambitious individuals, has metamorphosed into a crucial component…
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When Love Is Measured in Naira

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • December 17, 2023
Kunle leaned back, exasperated, as he recounted his latest ordeal. “I just can’t keep up anymore,” he sighed, a look of defeat clouding his usually cheerful face. “Every month, it’s…
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Funke Akindele. Talent, Tenacity, and Triumph

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • December 10, 2023
We first meet Funke Akindele in the sitcom “I Need to Know” (1998-2001), where her compelling portrayal hinted at the stardom that lay ahead. But it was her iconic role as Jenifa…
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Hannah Osanyintolu. Revolutionising Fashion Through Culture, Sustainability, and Innovation

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • November 27, 2023
Hannah Osanyintolu’s journey to becoming a fashion stylist began unexpectedly during her school days, when she joined the BlacknBold fashion organisation at Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria. Little did she…
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Herbert Wigwe. A New Era in Education 

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • November 19, 2023
Herbert Wigwe’s storied career in finance spans over two and a half decades, a testament to his enduring dedication and expertise. As a pivotal figure in Nigeria’s banking sector, he…
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Runway Moments. Fashion Week Season

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • November 5, 2023
October in Nigeria was no ordinary month. It was a month that ignited the fashion scene in the country’s style capital, Lagos, with an explosion of creativity, colour, and unapologetic…
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Afrobeats. Nigeria’s Biggest Cultural Export.

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • October 22, 2023
They say music is a universal language, and few genres have proven this assertion as significantly as Afrobeats. Originating from the heart of Nigeria, Afrobeats has moved from the bustling…
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Olufolake Abdulrazaq. The Soft Power Behind the Governor

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • July 30, 2023
One look at Her Excellency Ambassador Dr Mrs Olufolake Abdulrazaq, the esteemed First Lady of Kwara State and Chairperson of the Nigeria Governors Wives’ Forum, and what you see is…
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HRH Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom. Leading with Grace

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • July 23, 2023
As the daughter of the late billionaire philanthropist, Capt Hosa Okunbor, Olori Atuwatse III, the Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom, grew up amidst privilege, but her parents instilled in…
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The Price of Fame: Celebrities and the Right to Privacy

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • July 2, 2023
My life, your entertainment You watch it while I live it  I walk, they follow  I talk, they holler  Just here for your amusement  – My Life Your Entertainment, Lyrics…
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Ifeyinwa Ighodalo. A Passion for Design

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • May 14, 2023
When you meet the beautiful Ifeyinwa Ighodalo, you wouldn’t guess her age if you tried. The stunningly beautiful 63-year-old accountant turned interior designer is a force to be reckoned with. …
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Margery Chuba-Okadigbo. Empowering Women in Energy

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • April 23, 2023
Margery Chuba-Okadigbo speaks on creating a voice for other women in the male-dominated oil sector and the strategies that should be put in place to address the underrepresentation of women in leadership positions in the industry.
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Benjamin Okezie Kalu. Voice of the Reps.

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • April 9, 2023
Benjamin Okezie Kalu shares his political experience, aspirations to become the next speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives, and provides valuable advice for young individuals embarking on a career in politics.
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Chioma Uzodimma:
Redefining Empowerment

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • March 19, 2023
Despite her youth and relative lack of political experience, Her Excellency Chioma Uzodimma has shown herself to be a capable and effective First Lady. As a lawyer, she has always…
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Who Will Be Nigeria’s Next First Lady?

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • February 26, 2023
Who will be Nigeria’s next First Lady is a subject of significant speculation and interest nationwide. The First Lady of Nigeria holds a unique position of influence, and her role…
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Lateef Femi Okunnu: A Legal Luminary

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • February 19, 2023
The life and achievements of Lateef Femi Okunnu, a legal luminary and a statesman as he turns 90 years old, are worthy of celebration, as he has made significant contributions…
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Sonia Agbasi Chikelu: Living Her Best Life

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • January 8, 2023
In a world where women are constantly bombarded with messages about how to look younger and more attractive by society’s standards, maintaining the fountain of youth is a never-ending battle.…
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Folake Akindele -24 Years of Tiffany Amber.

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • December 18, 2022
When Folake Akindele decided to go into fashion, it was simply because she needed to do something productive to while away time. ‘‘I needed to do something during the 13…
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Kemi DaSilva-Ibru -A Warrior for Women

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • December 4, 2022
When Kemi DaSilva Ibru started WARIF (Women at Risk International Foundation), it was in response to the high incidence of sexual violence, rape and human trafficking among young girls and women…
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Abike Dabiri -A Force For Good

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • October 23, 2022
In the 90s, Sunday evenings at 9 pm co-anchoring the then-popular NTA News line – this is how many Nigerians got to meet and fall in love with Abike Dabiri.…
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Tonye Cole -The Transformational Leader.

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • September 25, 2022
The real crisis is rather one of leadership, management and perennial egotism. This is the kind of crisis that is bound to happen when lust for power prevails over granting…
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Daisy Danjuma -Beauty Unbound

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • September 18, 2022
What was meant to be a 30 minutes question and answer session with Senator Daisy Danjuma ended up being a friendly banter which went on right into the late evening,…
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HRH Ogiame Atuwatse III, Olu of Warri -365 days on the throne

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • August 21, 2022
At this point, we make bold to say that our emergence is not simply the filling of a role. We will be redefining the essence of the throne of Olu…
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Stella Fubara -Advancing Tourism

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • August 6, 2022
As a little girl, Stella Fubara had big dreams of becoming an air hostess or a pilot. Even though she pursued a career in business and finance management, providence will…
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Timi Alaibe -Standing Tall at 60

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • June 26, 2022
Fresh from the private sector, where he had a thriving career in Banking, Nigerians would first get a glimpse of Timi Alaibe when he was appointed as the Executive Director,…
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Mohammed Bello Koko -Charting a New Course.

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • June 19, 2022
Barely six months into his tenure as acting NPA boss Mohammed Bello Koko proved to everyone that his experience in the banking sector had not gone to waste when he…
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Uche Mbagwu -Autism Mum, Warrior Mum

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • May 29, 2022
“The strength of a woman is not measured by the impact that all her hardships in life have had on her, but the strength of a woman is measured by…
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“Conservatism is so stereotypical, and the greatest fallacy is that conservative cannot be fashionable.” – Nneka Kyari on changing the stereotype surrounding workwear outfits.

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • May 15, 2022
Nneka Kyari is working on creating a modern and fashionable approach to female office attires via her brand NKIRUKA. In this interview with Konye Nwabogor, she speaks on the idea…
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BUKKY GEORGE TAYLOR: 40 And WINNING

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • May 15, 2022
Comms expert, Woman in tech, Tourism/ Hospitality guru, Luxury connoisseur and mentor, Bukky Karibi Whyte, is a woman of many parts. Meeting her, she cuts the picture of a successful,…
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Bamidele Abiodun -The Quintessential First Lady.

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • May 8, 2022
The responsibilities of being the wife of a Nigerian Governor are enormous. It is a sensitive yet powerful role. As First Lady, she is seen as an extension of the…
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  • LIFESTYLE

Get that glow up – The journey to living your best life.

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • February 2, 2022
Yes, it’s already February, but still, the year is relatively new and fresh. So, what better time than now to put more effort into taking those resolutions a lot more…
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Arise Fashion Week

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • November 28, 2021
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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Five fashion influencers you should be following on Instagram.  

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • October 25, 2021
Every fashion lover knows how overwhelming it can get scrolling through your Instagram feed and trying to keep up with every fashion influencer out there and the stuff they have…
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Proudly Nigerian

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • September 26, 2021
Gone are the days where Nigerians turned up their noses at any product that wasn’t foreign. The magnificent growth and development of the creative industry in Nigeria has skyrocketed in terms of quality…
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  • STYLE NEWS

Michael Kors Lights Up Broadway to mark his 40th Anniversary.  

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • April 22, 2021
To mark his 40th Anniversary, Michael Kors held a spectacular runway show at the Broadway to showcase his Fall 2021 collection. The performance had a multi-generational cast of supermodels who…
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You too can be an IT girl.

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • March 18, 2021
The IT girl is that girl who has everyone’s eyes on her. She is confident, always looks good and has that certain je ne sais quoi. The Urban Dictionary defines…
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Ten names to know in fashion.  

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • March 14, 2021
The fashion scene is relentlessly searching for the next big thing. Whether it’s the newest pair of sneakers, a cult bag, the latest designer disrupting trends, a fresh model making…
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Adire is all the rage

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • March 8, 2021
Popularly known as Adirè, the tie and dye fabric is currently having its moment with fashion lovers and designers alike spotting it in all sorts of styles ranging from trousers…
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ARISE FASHION WEEK

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • November 29, 2020
THE NEW STARS 30 UNDER 30 Despite its budding international fame, the Nigerian fashion industry still has ways to walk before “Made in Lagos” commands the same respect as “Made…
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The Life & Times of John Pepper Clark

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • November 22, 2020
Ibadan’ running splash of rust and gold-flung and scattered among seven hills like broken China in the sun. Written in 1965, this is one of West Africa’s most famous poems.…
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  • FILM & TV

Kunle Afolayan’s Citation explores the prevalent sex for grade issue in African Universities.

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • November 9, 2020
Following its release, one of Nollywood’s most anticipated movie of the year, Citation is currently at the number one spot of Netflix’s Top 10 in Nigeria Today. View this post…
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#LagosLootings

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • November 1, 2020
THE CARNAGE AND THE SPOILS It’s by now a well-worn script world over: faced with social injustices and unaddressed grievances, mass numbers of people mobilize to protest publicly, and sometimes…
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THE GLOBAL COMMEMORATION – Best of fashion, music and speeches as Nigeria turns 60.

  • Konye Chelsea Nwabogor
  • October 2, 2020
To celebrate Nigeria clocking 60, THISDAY / ARISE group put together a spectacular virtual event tagged THE GLOBAL COMMEMORATION. The show which kicked off at 5 pm on October 1st…
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