Five Nigerian Writers to Look Out for in 2020
2nd January 2020
As we wrap up 2019, there’s something for readers who enjoy works of Nigerian writers. From this list of forthcoming books- a short story collection and 4 novels and -are 5 Nigerian writers to look out for in 2020. Iquo Dianaabasi Iquo Dianaabasi is a writer and performance poet. Her collection of poems, Symphony of … Continue reading Five Nigerian Writers to Look Out for in 2020
5 Female Fashion Items for 2020
Fashion items go beyond the perfect footwear for every occasion, the must-have black dress, and an exotic collection of jewelry. These are basics this article wouldn’t bore you with. However, you would rather get to know why you should invest in fashion items that pay more attention to your health, the changing environmental conditions, and … Continue reading 5 Female Fashion Items for 2020
Mai Atafo is Spurring Velvets for Men’s Fashion
4th July 2019
Fashion designer Mai Atafo is spurring the velvet material for men’s fashion. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu was recently styled in two different outfits made of the velvet: a stone-studded tuxedo for his first look and an embroidered agbada for his second; perfectly accessorized to break the black monotony. Though velvet isn’t quite an everyday menswear fabric, the … Continue reading Mai Atafo is Spurring Velvets for Men’s Fashion
Eliminate Hair Product Buildup With These 3 Things
27th June 2019
What would we do without our hair styling products? Creams, oils, gels, mousses, relaxers, shampoos, and conditioners play important roles in hair care and styling. However, a product buildup resulting from accumulated use over time can cause more harm than good. When the scalp and hair are laden with grease and residue from hair care … Continue reading Eliminate Hair Product Buildup With These 3 Things
Rain Boots: Functional Fashion to Meet the Season’s Need
24th June 2019
The peak of the rainy season is here again and to be sincere, rubber slippers do not suffice to shield our feet and legs from puddles and floods. In areas especially prone to flooding, it is common to find people wading through murky waters, above their ankles! These waters are breeding grounds for potential parasites, … Continue reading Rain Boots: Functional Fashion to Meet the Season’s Need
Hair Removal Methods You Should Know
21st June 2019
Grooming of bodily hair meets a number of needs, one of which may be for hygiene or beauty. But apart from these, cultural perceptions also define people’s choices for hair removal. Your reasons, and possibly the size of your purse, determines what methods you prefer. While there are different methods, hair removal can involve removing … Continue reading Hair Removal Methods You Should Know
How to Style a Midi Skirt for Every Occasion
17th June 2019
I used to believe that skirts below knee length were a far cry from trendy. As a matter of fact, if it wasn’t mini it wasn’t smart. But the trends have changed since the come of midis. Midi skirts have stayed longer than a passing fad. Here’s how to style a midi skirt for whatever … Continue reading How to Style a Midi Skirt for Every Occasion
What You Should Know About Sulfates in Your Shampoo
10th June 2019
Derivatives of sulfates are common ingredients of household cleaning agents like soaps, detergents, toothpaste, shaving creams and shampoos in various concentrations. They are produced from coconut and palm oils and are responsible for removing grease and creating lather (foam bubbles) during washing. The common sulfates found in shampoos are sodium lauryl sulfate. These chemicals have … Continue reading What You Should Know About Sulfates in Your Shampoo
Kenneth Ize Is Styling the New World in Hand-Woven Aso Oke
7th June 2019
Fashion narratives are beginning to change in Nigeria and Africa as a whole. Contemporary designers fuse locally woven fabrics and traditional motifs with unconventional styles to create talk-of-the-runway pieces. These designs are a union of global cultures, a blend of heritage and avant-gardism; this is the future of African fashion and Kenneth Ize is certain … Continue reading Kenneth Ize Is Styling the New World in Hand-Woven Aso Oke
Five Things You Should Know About Skin Bleaching
3rd June 2019
The skin is the largest and outermost organ of the body. It houses the body’s system and protects it from germs and harsh external factors. In addition to these, the skin’s colour plays an important role in personal identification. Melanin is the natural pigment which is responsible for the colour of the skin. Production of … Continue reading Five Things You Should Know About Skin Bleaching
Can You Use Your Lip Liner as an Eyeliner?
28th May 2019
Many culprits flout the guidelines for using makeup. But while usage beyond expiry dates, sharing personal makeup tools and cleaning of brushes and pencil tips may mean no consequence to many, a few become victims of their own making. I took a little survey and found out that 6 out of 12 ladies asked think … Continue reading Can You Use Your Lip Liner as an Eyeliner?
7 Nigerian Kids’ Clothing Brands
27th May 2019
Nigeria can boast of a robust availability of talented tailors and fashion designers. And while many brands keep this tradition flown at full mast within the country, a good number have enjoyed international recognition. The tailoring skill is largely becoming a coin of the realm; there is a successive increase in the number of graduates … Continue reading 7 Nigerian Kids’ Clothing Brands
Adire Designs by ‘Maki Oh’ That You’ll Love
24th May 2019
The adire-making tradition has been in existence since the early 19th century. Famously practised by the Yorubas, the art involves creating hand-drawn patterns on fabric with resist-dye techniques. Oyo and Osun are renowned for these indigo-dyed cloths. Top Nigerian fashion brand, Maki Oh, is keeping alive this indigenous textile tradition by projecting contemporary designs with … Continue reading Adire Designs by ‘Maki Oh’ That You’ll Love
Is Faux Fur the New Thing in Nigerian Fashion?
23rd May 2019
Celebrities are known to have a huge influence on fashion trends. Followers aspire to be like their role models and with thousands of these stars on the media, it isn’t a surprise, after all, to see new styles burst forth after notable events. One trend we should be on the lookout for is the faux … Continue reading Is Faux Fur the New Thing in Nigerian Fashion?
What Tops Go Well With Palazzo Trousers?
22nd May 2019
When it comes to what to wear with body-fitting trousers, they are hardly a fashion challenge. But since palazzos are wide legged trousers which flow freely down from the waist, they may be quite tricky to pair. Most people solve this puzzle by wearing tops that define the waistline. However, palazzos can go with most … Continue reading What Tops Go Well With Palazzo Trousers?
5 Basic Shades of Red Lipstick to Own
21st May 2019
The lips are one of the most outstanding features of the face and lipsticks accentuate them. Whether in nudes or colours, it’s only natural that the lips, like the skin, possess undertones of red. Some basic shades of this colour ought to be in the lipstick lovers’ collection because from these, one can create a … Continue reading 5 Basic Shades of Red Lipstick to Own
Does Activated Charcoal Really Whiten Your Teeth?
20th May 2019
These days, I particularly take tips on natural home remedies with a pinch of salt. Manufacturers and marketers feed off the vibes and dangle before us what they want us to hear instead of what we should know. Today’s topic is one question that has lingered for some time on the internet: What is activated … Continue reading Does Activated Charcoal Really Whiten Your Teeth?
12 Snacks To Enjoy This Christmas
21st December 2018
What fun is there in Christmas if there’s no room for indulging the palate? Here are twelve ideas for snacks in between meals: Chin-Chin You can make a variety of spiced chin-chin from a batch of dough. Flavours may include ginger, sugar, peppery – you name it. Divide the dough to make a portion for … Continue reading 12 Snacks To Enjoy This Christmas
How to Prepare Oat Muffins
3rd December 2018
A bowl of warm oats is a common breakfast. Using oats to thicken soups in place of cocoyam is another way of incorporating them into meals. But there seems to be a growing list of what to make with them with this recipe for oat muffins. Ingredients 2 eggs ½ to ¼ cup of sugar … Continue reading How to Prepare Oat Muffins
15 Transportation Tips to Guide You in Lagos
15th November 2017
Leaving for a place just five minutes earlier or later can make a big difference. It takes only seconds for major routes like those of the Third Mainland Bridge and the Lekki Epe Expressway to be locked down in rush-hour traffic. To beat this, workers leave their homes sometimes an hour earlier. The Federal Road … Continue reading 15 Transportation Tips to Guide You in Lagos
Book Review: In Dependence –A Story of Love So Close yet So Far Apart
3rd November 2017
In Dependence (Fiction) By Sarah Ladipo Manyika 162 pages. Cassava Republic It is 1963 and Nigeria is reveling in her newly gained independence. In the wake of the last days of colonization, there are sociopolitical revolutions, not just in Nigeria but across the continent and in Europe. This is where Sarah Ladipo Manyika begins her … Continue reading Book Review: In Dependence –A Story of Love So Close yet So Far Apart
A Review of Lagos’ Oniru and Elegushi Beaches
1st November 2017
A visitor’s preference for the beaches in Lagos is determined by a number of factors. These include the serenity of the environment or a lack of it and the energy exuded by the scenery. While the latter is defined by nature, requiring little or nothing to change, the former is largely regulated by the management … Continue reading A Review of Lagos’ Oniru and Elegushi Beaches
Peju Alatise’s Alter Native Artists Initiative Aims to Bring a New Dimension to Ceramics in Nigeria
24th October 2017
The ceramic industry in Nigeria, if at all standing, has been doing so on the verge of an unreliable cliff. The country, akin to dying of thirst by the brook, lives in an abundance of clay, the chief raw material which is readily available in most parts of the country but spends in imports of … Continue reading Peju Alatise’s Alter Native Artists Initiative Aims to Bring a New Dimension to Ceramics in Nigeria
In Its Inaugural Edition, the Lagos Biennial Portrays the Concept of ‘Living on the Edge’
19th October 2017
Contemporary art in Nigeria is rising to a new dawn. Beyond the studios of individual artists to the galleries that represent them, art in Nigeria has moved to international scenes via summits and fairs, and now the long-awaited biennial hosted within its own borders. The Lagos Biennial, taking after cities beyond the continent like Venice … Continue reading In Its Inaugural Edition, the Lagos Biennial Portrays the Concept of ‘Living on the Edge’
Why Your New Shoes Go Bad and What You Can Do About Them
If you have ever been disappointed by how your pair of shoes had given way even though they were relatively new, you’re not alone. Shoes, like almost every other item, do not last forever and this may have nothing to do with use. Whether they are a pair of heels or sports shoes, time and … Continue reading Why Your New Shoes Go Bad and What You Can Do About Them
Nigeria’s Calabash: A Plant That Does It All
16th October 2017
Long before the first food containers were fashioned or the earliest musical instruments crafted from other materials, nature made a way for man by growing them as plants. The multipurpose calabash, also known as gourds, has met and still meets diverse domestic needs both in Nigeria and in almost every part of the world. Most … Continue reading Nigeria’s Calabash: A Plant That Does It All
ART X Lagos 2017, Bringing to Lagos Art from Across Africa And Beyond
11th October 2017
West African international art fair ART X Lagos, which made its debut in 2016 has announced this year’s event. The forum is focused on expanding Nigeria’s connection to contemporary art across and beyond Africa and aims to set Lagos as a centerpiece for culture on the continent. The business of art in Nigeria is taking … Continue reading ART X Lagos 2017, Bringing to Lagos Art from Across Africa And Beyond
6 Natural Afro Hairstyles That Do Not Require Extensions
10th October 2017
Hair without extensions reminds me of the phrase: to be confident in one’s skin. You are neither afraid of the water that might ruin your hairdo or the sweat that brings with it that awkward feeling of discomfort. Here are 6 different styles for natural African hair that can be rocked from time to time. Twists: … Continue reading 6 Natural Afro Hairstyles That Do Not Require Extensions
Is Enamelware Still as Common in Modern Day Nigeria?
I came across sets of beautifully crafted enamelware online and was gripped with nostalgia, the certain kind that makes you crave the replacement of half the set of crockery in your kitchen. Growing up, they were my last choice of dishes and if at all I felt anything for them, it was an annoyance towards … Continue reading Is Enamelware Still as Common in Modern Day Nigeria?
Arthur Judah Angel: The Ex-Prisoner Transforming the World of Prison with His Drawings and Activism
7th October 2017
Nothing on the outside walls of a prison yard is sufficient in aiding one’s imagination on the life that goes on inside. This was so for artist and human rights activist Arthur Judah Angel before his unjust arrest and incarceration. On that fateful day, the 21st of January 1984, a visit he paid to his … Continue reading Arthur Judah Angel: The Ex-Prisoner Transforming the World of Prison with His Drawings and Activism