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Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday commissioned the 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Refinery located at the Lekki Free Zone in Lagos. The refinery is set to produce Euro-V-quality gasoline…
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‘Calm Down’, a hit track by Rema, has made history as the highest-charting Afrobeats song on the Billboard Hot 100. Billboard disclosed that ‘Calm Down’ clinched the number 6 spot…
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Israel Adesanya is back. The Nigerian-born mixed martial artist defeated Alex Pereira to reclaim the UFC middleweight belt title in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 287. The bout took place at…
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South African contestant Khosi has emerged as the victorious housemate of the inaugural season of Big Brother Titans following an exhilarating 78 days in the house. With her win, she…
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Rukayat—a former Senate President of the Congress of NOUN Students (CONS)—will represent the Owode/Onire constituency, Asa local government of Kwara State. In the results announced by the Independent National Electoral…
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Flutterwave, Nigeria's President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Tiwa Savage and more feature in this round up of 10 things that caught our attention this week.
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A Colourful Campaign Season
Blue, green, red, white and a raft of African print, Nigeria’s two largest parties, the APC and the PDP, have blanketed the entire nation with campaign livery of every cut…
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This Week, Nigeria Decides, Again
Sixty years after Nigeria became a republic and nearly 24 years since our return to democracy, citizens are heading to the polls once again to determine their next president in…
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ARISE Fashion Week & Jazz Festival: Future Forward – MEET THE DESIGNERS
AJABENG Creative Director-TRAVIS OBENG-CASPERAjabeng is a Ghanaian unisex label birthed at the intersection of minimalism and contemporary African art and culture. Its pieces encompass the elements of both the purity…
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ARISE Fashion Week Announces Its 20th Edition: ‘FUTURE FORWARD’
ARISE Fashion Week’s 20th Edition, titled ‘ARISE Fashion Week & Jazz Festival: Future Forward’, will be held in Lagos, Nigeria from 2nd to 4th February, 2023. The event, which will…
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Big Brother Titans, Linda Ikeji, Brymo and more feature in this round up of 10 things that caught our attention this week.
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Six Content Creators to Look Out for in 2023
Creating inspiration, dropping entertainment, and sharing their love for their passions. These amazing influencers to watch in 2023 are making an outstanding social media impact in their industries. Meet the…
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Prince Harry, Kate Henshaw and more feature in this round up of 10 things that caught our attention this week.
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Davido performs at the World Cup finals. In a history-making event, Nigerian superstar Davido joined the duo of Aisha and Trinidad Cardona to perform ”Hayya Hayya” (Better Together) at the…
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Bernard Arnault replaces Elon Musk as the world’s richest person. Bernard Arnault, the chairman of French luxury goods giant LVMH (LVMHF), has just become the first European to top Bloomberg’s…
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Chanel makes history with its first runway show in West Africa. Luxury French Fashion house Chanel made history as the first European luxury fashion house to showcase a collection in…
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Rita Dominic weds Fidelis Anosike in the UK. Veteran Nollywood actress Rita Dominic and her partner, Fidelis Anosike, have officially tied the knot in the United Kingdom. The wedding ceremony…
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Davido turns 30 This week was all about much celebrated Nigerian singer Davido Adeleke aka Davido, who clocked 30. He was massively celebrated by fans and loved ones, with many…
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Daniel Etim Effiong wins Best Actor at the AFRIFF Globe Awards. Daniel Etim Effiong was awarded the Globe Award for Best Actor in Jude Idada’s film “Kofa”, received at the…
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Hushpuppi sentenced to 11 years in prison for fraud. Popular Nigerian internet fraudster Ramon Abbas aka Hushpuppi, who flaunted a lavish lifestyle of private jets and luxury cars, has been…
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Deremi Ajidahun nominated to the Grand Prix d’horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) Grand Jury. The 22nd edition of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), popularly termed the “Oscars of the…
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Adidas cuts ties with Kanye West. Clothing company Adidas has cut ties with rapper Ye, known as Kanye West, saying it does “not tolerate antisemitism and any other sort of…
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is heading to Nigeria for its African Premiere The Walt Disney Company, in association with Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) and FilmOne Entertainment, has announced that…
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FG sues Meta, owners of Facebook and Whatsapp. The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria says it has lodged a suit against Meta Platforms Incorporated (owners of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp…
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Nkwo Onwuka wins The Bicester Collection Award for Emerging Designers. This week, some of the most significant forces in fashion came together at the CNMI Sustainable Fashion Awards to discuss…
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Buckingham Palace releases final portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Buckingham Palace has released a previously unseen portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This final portrait was taken during the Queen’s Platinum…
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Gov. Fayemi elected President of Forum of Governors Règions/States of Africa*. Ekiti State Governor and Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum(NGF), Dr Kayode Fayemi, has been elected President of the Forum of…
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Rapper Ice Prince remanded in Ikoyi prison. The Magistrate Court in the Ajah area of Lagos State has ordered the remand of hip-hop recording artist Ice Prince Zamani at the…
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Ogranya is Apple Music’s Up Next Artist in Nigeria. Apple Music today announced Afropop singer-songwriter, Ogranya (real name Ogranya Jable Osai) as the latest featured artist in its Up Next…
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UBA Announces Mr. Oliver Alawuba as its new Group Managing Director. The United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), Africa’s global bank, has announced the appointment of Mr. Oliver Alawuba as…
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INEC declares PDP’s Adeleke winner of Osun State election. The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared Senator Ademola Adeleke of the People’s Democratic Party the winner of the Osun governorship…
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10 Things This Week
Will you be attending the Fashion Souk Summer Sale? The Fashion Souk by Eventful is a bi-annual niche fair for fashion enthusiasts, bringing together a well-curated selection of quality fashion…
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THISDAY’s Vanessa Obioha Selected for MTN Media Innovation Programme Vanessa Obioha, an Entertainment reporter with THISDAY Newspapers, is among the 20 journalists selected for the maiden MTN Media Innovation Programme.…
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The National Electricity Grid collapses again. Nigeria’s national electricity grid has collapsed for the sixth time in 2022, causing power outages in many locations, including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.…
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Olori Atuwatse III & siblings launch the Captain Idahosa Wells Okunbo STEM innovation Centre. As part of efforts to provide children of the Warri Kingdom and Delta State with qualitative…
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The Unsafe Realities Of Social Media
By Charles Didee Eta These days building a cyber relationship has become mission impossible. This is due to the kinds of tales that surface from time to time based on…
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The Stylist’s Pick.
By Tosin Ogundadegbe They say stylists tend to view fashion differently. I say we just know how and when to switch things around to make a statement. It was an…
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Google is taking down 900,000 apps. Google could ditch close to 900,000 Android apps from the Play Store in the coming days. The company talked about removing outdated apps that…
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Floyd Mayweather plans to establish a Boxing Academy in Nigeria. American boxer and promoter, Floyd Mayweather, says he plans to establish a boxing academy in Africa, especially in Nigeria to…
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Burna boy makes history at the iconic Madison Square Garden, New York. Grammy award-winning superstar Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, made history on April 28, 2022, as the first…
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Konye Nwabogor is the New Executive Editor of THISDAY Style.
The board of directors of THISDAY Group has announced new appointments for THISDAY STYLE with immediate effect. Konye Nwabogor will be the Executive Editor, while Funke Babs Kufeji will serve…
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Africa Magic Unveils Eight Days of Events for 8th AMVCAs.
In association with MultiChoice, Africa Magic has announced an eight-day series of events to herald the eighth edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs), set to hold on…
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Polo Luxury launches Rolex Espace in Lagos.
Polo Luxury and Rolex have announced the opening of a new space in Lagos. The new point of sale offers professional expertise in an elegant setting, one that promotes a…
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Shatu Garko is the 44th Miss Nigeria.
Shatu Garko, an 18-year-old model made history on Friday night in Lagos by becoming the first Hijabi contestant to win the Miss Nigeria beauty pageant. The 44th Miss Nigeria walked…
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ARISE FASHION WEEK 2021
“The ARISE Fashion Week is a great testament showing the world how we as Nigerians are working hard and constantly innovating to improve the lives of our youth and our…
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ARISE Fashion Week goes to Dubai
Come December 3, 2021, Africa’s most anticipated fashion show, Arise Fashion Week, will go live in Dubai. In collaboration with the Nigerian Pavilion at Expo2020 Dubai and the Federal Ministry…
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Polo Avenue Collaborates with Banke Kuku on SS21 Collection Launch at LFDW21
Africa’s leading destination for luxury fashion, Polo Avenue, has collaborated with Banke Kuku, elevated loungewear designer, to launch its SS22 collection at the Lagos Fashion and Design Week, 2021. The…
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Miss Nigeria 2021 calls for entries, winner gets 10 million naira, brand new car & more!
Nigeria’s oldest and most reputable beauty pageant, Miss Nigeria is back for its 44th edition and is expected to attract hundreds of applications as it always has. Organized by Folio…
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Fashion Brand Lady Biba launches a sister brand called LB Eazywear.
With precise intentionality and a clear understanding of the everyday needs of today’s women, Lady Biba, a womenswear brand based in Lagos, Nigeria, has launched a sister brand named LB…
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FAYRELE: Efe Irele partners with Ewami Essentials to launch her new skincare line.
Multiple award-winning actress Efe Irele has partnered with Ewami Skincare to launch her own skincare line FAYRELE. Announcing this on her social media, she says “As a busy actress, one…
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Famous singer, Lanre Fasasi better known as Sound Sultan, is dead.
Forty-four years old ‘Jagbajantis’ crooner Sound Sultan recently lost his battle with cancer. The singer passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021, his family announced in a statement. “IT IS WITH…
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Zaron Cosmetics takes on skincare culture with the launch of her new beauty range – Skin by Zaron
What better time to launch her much-awaited skincare range than on the auspicious date of her 10th year anniversary. Africa’s most trusted cosmetics brand, Zaron Cosmetics recently introduced her advanced…
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Zaron Cosmetics unveils the Brown Skin range.
Africa’s leading cosmetics brand for the woman of colour – Zaron Cosmetics has officially unveiled her new luxurious foundation and powder range BrownSkin. The BrownSkin Foundation and Powder comes in…
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When Elizabeth Elohor launched Future Face Africa.
Ten years after her partnership with one of the most recognized model search platforms in the world, Elohor Elizabeth CEO, Beth Modelling Agency, is Known to be one of the…
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DAVIDO named Maison Martell Ambassador
… and face of the upcoming Martell Blue Swift campaign in Nigeria. Maison Martell has recently announced Davido, the singer-songwriter and record producer, as its new “Standout Swift”.…
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For Skincare lovers only; Experience the magic of IV Infusion Therapy and Booster Shots with REVIV Lagos.
Global health and wellness brand, REVIV has announced the launch of its first ever clinic location in the heart of Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria to cater to the fast-paced, high-energy lifestyles…
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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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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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American rapper, songwriter, and actor DMX has died at the age of 50
DMX, the last great rugged and raw ’90s rapper who is known as much for his troubles as his music has died. He was 50. His family announced in a…
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10 shocking details about Prince Harry & Meghan Markle’s interview with Oprah Winfrey.
The much-anticipated CBS sit down interview with Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle with Oprah finally aired. Just like everyone watching, we were shocked by some of the bombshell revelations…
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Burna Boy Wins Best Global Music Album at the Grammys.
By Vanessa Obioha It was a big day for Afrobeats Sunday night as history was made at the 63rd Grammy Awards with Burna Boy, the self-proclaimed ‘African Giant’ taking home…
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CRAWL: Africa’s First Mobile Social Calendar App
The social events app offers details on the most happening events and venues in Sub-Saharan Africa, starting in Lagos, Nigeria. As the world continues to adapt to the new normal,…
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Adwoa Aboah stars in Swarovski’s rebranding campaign
Swarovski has officially unveiled its new identity thanks to the vision of its Creative Director, Giovanna Engelbert. Designed in collaboration with branding agency General idea, the iconic Swan is seen…
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ARISEPLAY GOES LIVE AROUND THE WORLD.
On the 14th of March 2021 stereotypes will be challenged! Africa’s leading media and luxury brand, ARISE MEDIA GROUP, will introduce the world to a new streaming service right out…
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Serena Williams stars with daughter Olympia in new Stuart Weitzman campaign.
Stuart Weitzman ambassador Serena Williams stars in the latest campaign for the brand, joined by her three-year-old daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr, marking their first fashion campaign together. “I created…
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Erica Nlewedim is Swarovski Nigeria’s latest Sparkle Queen
Swarovski Nigeria has recently revealed the latest addition to their family of empowered influencers, notably referred to as the “Sparkle Queens”. Erica Nlewedim will take her place amongst SW Nigeria’s…
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David Wej goes Global, opens flagship London store.
Indigenous Fashion brand David Wej is taking a huge step during these uncertain times by going global in the middle of the pandemic. View this post on Instagram A post…
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Ryan Destiny named brand ambassador for Black Opal Beauty.
American actress Ryan Destiny has been unveiled as brand ambassador for Black Opal Beauty. The actress who will front upcoming campaigns for the Black-owned beauty brand shared the news on…
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Grammy Awards rescheduled due to coronavirus pandemic.
The 2021 Grammy Awards will no longer take place this month in Los Angeles and will instead broadcast in March due to a recent surge in coronavirus cases and deaths.…
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The Milkmaid, Nigeria’s Oscars entry, holds exclusive screening on January 10.
An exclusive screening titled “AN EVENING WITH THE MILKMAID” will hold at Terra Kulture on Sunday, January 10, 2021, at 5.00 pm, with the Honorable Minister of Information, Culture and…
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Bottega Veneta deletes all of its Social Media accounts.
Bottega Veneta has seemingly taken a break off social media by deleting all of its accounts, including the brand’s Instagram account, which boasted 2.5 million followers. Same goes for the…
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Ejiro Amos Tafiri releasees her SS20 collection themed ‘PUMP UP THE VOLUME.’
Ejiro Amos Tafiri’s SS20 collection is reminiscent of the brands’ watchword – elegance, complex simplicity, and fluidity. According to a statement from the brand; Our SS20 collection is inspired by…
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Zendaya: The New Face of Valentino
Fashion’s favourite IT girl Zendaya has been tapped by Pierpaolo Picciol, the creative director of Valentino as the new face of the brand. A decision that is on point with…
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Kenneth Ize Wins ARISE Fashion Week’s $100,000 Star Prize
After two days of fierce competition, Kenneth Ize has emerged winner of the Arise Fashion Week 30 Under 30 competition. The emotional winner found himself gasping for words as Naomi…
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ARISE FASHION WEEK HOSTS MEDIA PERSONALITIES AND FASHION ENTHUSIASTS TO AN EXCLUSIVE PRE-EVENT BRUNCH.
As part of preparations for its upcoming event, ARISE FASHION WEEK hosted select media personalities and social media influencers to a high style laid back brunch at Circa Non-Pareil, Lekki,…
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Meet the Designers! ARISE FASHION WEEK 2020 unveils 30 under 30 designer list.
Africa’s premier fashion show, the ARISE Fashion Week, is set to deliver one of its most exciting line-ups to date, with the unveiling of the ‘30 under 30’ fashion designers…
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Niyi Okuboyejo, Rene Folawiyo and Mai Atafo make ARISE FASHION WEEK 2020 designer selection committee.
*The Selection Committee for ‘30 Under 30’ kicks off the search for AFRICA’S best new fashion talent. The 30 young and promising new designers ready to take on a post…
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Joe Biden wins the 2020 United States Presidential Election.
Former Vice President Joe Biden has kicked off his move to the White House after passing the 270-vote electoral college threshold needed to become the next President of the United…
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Wizkid announced as new face of Puma sportswear
Puma has recently signed up Nigerian Superstar artist Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (aka Wizkid) to front the campaign for its JD Sports sneaker to support the relaunch of the Puma Suede…
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How Stripe Acquired Nigeria’s Paystack in $200 Million Deal
Stripe, a US-based financial services and software service company has agreed to buy one of Nigeria’s biggest fintech giants, Paystack, in a deal that so far is the biggest start-up…
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#ENDSARS – Violence dominates protest.
Following the attack on the END SARS protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate Lagos by suspected soldiers, Lagos state has now been thrown into a state of chaos. Hoodlums and…
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Samuel Ross Joins the Hublot Family as A Brand Ambassador
British fashion designer Samuel Ross has been unveiled as Hublot’s latest brand ambassador. To mark the new partnership, the 2019 Hublot Design Prize winner has collaborated with the Swiss luxury…
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#ENDSARS – Everything you need to know about the movement
The End Special Anti-Robbery Squad (End SARS) or #EndSARS is a social movement which started on social media (Twitter) calling for the ban of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, a unit…
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ARISE FASHION WEEK 2020 TO SHOWCASE 30 DESIGNERS UNDER 30 THIS DECEMBER
THE NEW STARS WILL COMPETE FOR $500,000 USD IN PRIZE MONEY Africa’s premier runway show, the ARISE FASHION WEEK is unveiling the world’s best kept secret: Africa on the march…
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Kenzo Takada , founder of the global Kenzo brand dies of COVID 19 complications.
Takada, the first Japanese designer to discover success in Paris in the early 1970s, is dead. His family said in a statement to French media that he had died from…
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Nicki Minaj is officially a Mom.
Rapper, model and singer Nicki Minaj and husband Kenneth Petty have reportedly welcomed their first child in Los Angeles according to a report from TMZ. The baby’s gender and name…
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Pyer Moss’s Kerby Jean Raymond lands new role as Reebok Creative Director
Reebok has just announced that Kerby Jean Raymond will become its new global creative director. Jean-Raymond has worked closely with the brand over the past four years on Reebok by…
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Oshe Naija – Apple Music celebrates Nigeria at 60.
To celebrate the 60th year of Nigerian independence, Apple Music is launching Oshe Naija (meaning Thanks Nigeria in Yoruba), a month-long campaign to honour Nigeria’s rich musical history. The Oshe…
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THE GLOBAL VIRTUAL COMMEMORATION
THISDAY ARISE Group will on Thursday, October 1, host a 6-hour global virtual commemoration to mark Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary celebration. The event billed to feature renowned world leaders, who…
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Chioma Nnadi is the New Editor of Vogue.com
Vogue.com has promoted fashion news director Chioma Nnadi, the fashion website’s news director, to the editor’s job — marking her the third person to hold the top position in less…
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Laycon takes home 85million naira worth of gifts as he emerges winner of Big Brother Naija Season 5
Laycon, real name Olamilekan Agbelesebioba, has emerged winner of the fifth season of Big Brother Naija after polling 60 per cent of the votes in the final week. The 26-year-old…
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Aaron Philip continues her pop culture take over as the face of Moschino.
US-based transgender model Aaron Phillip has been unveiled as the new face of Moschino. The Italian fashion house announced the news on social media, posting. ‘Trans model Aaron Phillip has…
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