Konye Chelsea Nwabogor – THISDAY Style

LIFESTYLE

The Price of Pretty: How Looking Good Is Quietly Bankrupting Us

There was a time when looking presentable felt like effort, not expense. You picked an outfit, did your hair, maybe added a little gloss, and stepped out. It wasn’t casual,…

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LIFESTYLE

Is Cheating a Dealbreaker?

There’s a version of this conversation that feels almost performative now. Someone asks, “If your partner cheats, are you leaving?” and the answers come sharp, immediate, almost rehearsed. “Yes.” “Immediately.”…

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Ankara and Adire: How One Designer Is Making Nigeria’s Most Ancient Fabrics Ready for the World

Titilayo Amoo Olabukola does not view Ankara and Adire as mere ‘African prints.’ She treats them as high-performance construction materials. Her label, RTW by TeeTee, is a masterclass in what…

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LIFESTYLE

Why Are Modern Relationships So Confusing?

You can speak to someone every day, share parts of your life, build routines, create a sense of closeness that feels unmistakably real and still have no idea what, exactly,…

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LIFESTYLE

Are we living, or just documenting?

The next time something beautiful happens, watch your first instinct. Is it to feel it or to reach for your phone? That split-second decision says more about how we live…

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ART & CULTURE

From Uli to Couture: How Bibi Lawrence Reimagines Igbo Identity in Form and Fabric

Igbo culture has always been visual. It lives in pattern, in colour, in symbolism, expressed through everything from ceremonial dress to body art. From the fluid lines of Uli to…

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LIFESTYLE

Money, Love & the Nigerian Couple

There was a time when love, at least in theory, was allowed to exist on its own. Not in a vacuum, of course, but without the constant negotiation that now…

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LIFESTYLE

Tony Elumelu Fortune, Family and Philanthropy

There is something cinematic about the way Tony Elumelu moves through the world. Not in a contrived, overly polished way, but in that rare manner of people who are fully…

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LIFESTYLE

The Japa Generation & the Relationships Left Behind

At the airport, it sounds like a plan. A temporary separation. A necessary sacrifice. A means to something better. I’ll send for you. It’s just for now. We’ll figure it…

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Windsor Chronicles

At Windsor Castle, under the full weight of royal tradition, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu were received by Britain’s King Charles III in a ceremonial welcome…

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ENTERTAINMENT

To Dance or Not to Dance: Nollywood’s Marketing Dilemma

There is a growing tension in Nollywood that has nothing to do with talent and everything to do with survival. It is the quiet exhaustion that comes from an industry…

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Adaora Umeoji Giant Strides

There are bankers who rise quickly, and there are those whose authority is built slowly, layer by layer, inside the system itself. Adaora Umeoji belongs to the latter. Nearly three…

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A Grammy Moment for Fela Kuti

For nearly three decades after his death, Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti existed in a peculiar space: immortal in influence, inconvenient to institutions, too radical to be neatly archived, too alive to…

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LIFESTYLE

Would You Look for Love on the Internet?

The average single Nigerian will insist, loudly, dramatically, and with a healthy dash of pride, that they are far too occupied, overbooked, or emotionally unavailable to be “looking for love.”…

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LIFESTYLE

Before It’s Too Late: On Men, Depression and Suicide

On December 29, 2025, Nigeria’s creative community woke up to a message no one wanted to see. Anda Damisa Paul, better known to nearly 100,000 followers as LazyWrita, shared what…

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LIFESTYLE

Opinion: When Did Detty December Become a Luxury Product?

Detty December did not start as a premium experience. That’s important to say upfront. It began as an unstructured homecoming — Nigerians returning for the holidays, friends reuniting, shows popping…

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Gov Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu Leading Lagos

Lagos is a city that pushes, stretches, and demands constant problem-solving from the people who lead it, and since taking office in 2019, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has had to navigate…

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LIFESTYLE

The Beauty (and Politics) of Ageing

By Konye Chelsea Nwabogor There’s a special kind of panic that hits you the first time someone calls you “ma.” You could be standing at a café, minding your business,…

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Gov. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji Seeking A New Mandate

Three years into his tenure, Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji has earned a reputation for quiet effectiveness — the kind of leadership that favours results over rhetoric. Known for his steady…

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LIFESTYLE

Opinion -Is Social Media Validation Driving Financial Recklessness?

Not too long ago, success was marked by quiet milestones—buying a home, sending children to school, or building a business. Today, even those moments are often incomplete unless they are…

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ART & CULTURE

Can Love Survive in a Hyper-Capitalist World?

Love, the most celebrated of human emotions, has always lived in tension with money. But in Nigeria today, where survival often feels like an Olympic sport and social media serves…

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Florence San on Thriving in Work and in Life

If there’s one thing you quickly learn about Florence San, it’s that she’s not in the business of half measures. Whether she’s steering a multinational toward its next phase of…

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Dr. Sam Ogbuku: Rewriting the NDDC Narrative

Fifty is often described as the age of clarity—a point where experience sharpens purpose, and ambition meets legacy. For Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission…

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Muhammadu Buhari (1942–2025): The Soldier Who Came Full Circle

On Sunday, July 13, 2025, the curtain fell on one of the most consequential lives in Nigeria’s modern history. Muhammadu Buhari, the soldier-turned-statesman who once ruled by decree and later…

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ART & CULTURE

Opinion: Are You in Love or Just Emotionally Dependent?

It often begins beautifully. A shared laugh. Long conversations that spill into dawn. You feel seen, chosen, even lit up from the inside out. Suddenly, someone else’s presence becomes the…

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Should Africa Define Luxury by Western Standards?

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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ART & CULTURE

“We’re All Addicted to Buying” – Inside Nigeria’s Hyper-Consumerism Spiral

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

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

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

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

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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ART & CULTURE

Opinion: Normalising Sexual Conversations in the African Society

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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ART & CULTURE

What No One Tells You About Outgrowing Old Versions of Yourself

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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ART & CULTURE

Pretty Privilege: Does It Still Exist in Today’s Nigeria?

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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ART & CULTURE

Being a Woman in 2025: A Nigerian Perspective

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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FASHION

How Many Handbags Do You Really Need?

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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ART & CULTURE

Are GLP-1 Drugs Changing the Way We View Weight Loss?

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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ART & CULTURE

What Counts as Cheating?

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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ART & CULTURE

How Social Media Has Revolutionised the Way We Shop.

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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FASHION

Do Dupes and Copies Reduce the Value of an Original Designer Brand?

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?

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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FASHION

Custom Creations: Should Designers Be Allowed to Recreate Your Unique Look?

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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CULTURE

Are Situationships the New Relationships?

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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CULTURE

Age Gaps in Relationships: How much is too much?

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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RELATIONSHIPS

Is Dating Really as Terrible as Everyone Makes It Seem?

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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CULTURE

Is Dating Really as Terrible as Everyone Makes It Seem?

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

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

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!

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?

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

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?

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

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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CULTURE

When Love Is Measured in Naira

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

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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FASHION

Hannah Osanyintolu. Revolutionising Fashion Through Culture, Sustainability, and Innovation

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

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

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.

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

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

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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CULTURE

The Price of Fame: Celebrities and the Right to Privacy

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

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

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.

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

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?

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

“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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FASHION

“Conservatism is so stereotypical, and the greatest fallacy is that conservative cannot be fashionable.” – Nneka Kyari on changing the stereotype surrounding workwear outfits.

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

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.

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.

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

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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FASHION

Five fashion influencers you should be following on Instagram.

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

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.

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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FASHION

You too can be an IT girl.

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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FASHION

Ten names to know in fashion.

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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FASHION

Adire is all the rage

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

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

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.

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

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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FASHION

THE GLOBAL COMMEMORATION – Best of fashion, music and speeches as Nigeria turns 60.

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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