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- fashion
Andrea Iyamah fashion Opens the Doors to a World of Colour, Culture and Contemporary African Fashion
At 6 PM on Sunday, 1 November, Andrea Iyamah brings a different kind of fashion experience to Lagos Fashion Week 2026 with an open studio. Led by Nigerian designer Andrea Dumebi Iyamah, the brand has built an international identity through expressive colour, sculptural silhouettes and designs that draw inspiration from African cultures and the natural world.
Global News Arena Writer · 1 November 2026
- world
Why Global Recognition Matters for African Music and Culture
African music and culture have become increasingly visible around the world. Songs made in Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa and other African countries now reach listeners across continents. Films, fashion, dance and literature from the continent are also finding new audiences. When African artists receive international recognition, it can help draw attention to their work and introduce more people to the cultures behind it.
GNA Writes · 7 July 2026
- fashion
Street Souk fashion platform: the Rise of African Streetwear
Founded by Iretidayo Zaccheaus, Street Souk has helped create a platform for Nigerian streetwear brands and the communities surrounding them. Its Lagos Fashion Week presentations demonstrate why streetwear deserves to be understood as a creative culture, not simply a casual clothing category.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- world
Mo Abudu Opens a New Home for African Films in London
The Nigerian media entrepreneur has opened a cinema and cultural centre designed to bring African stories to more people in the United Kingdom.
GNA Writes · 9 October 2026
- fashion
Holy One Fashion: Exploring Identity and Contemporary African Design
Holy One brings another perspective to the changing African fashion landscape, where designers use clothing to explore identity, personal expression and contemporary style. Its place in the Lagos Fashion Week conversation offers an opportunity to consider how emerging and independent fashion voices contribute to a broader, increasingly diverse design culture.
Global News Arena Writer · 31 October 2026
- fashion
Ugo Monye fashion Brings African Heritage Into Modern Menswear: Sanwo Olu’s Surprise Performance on the Runway
Nigerian designer Ugo Monye has built a luxury fashion label around contemporary menswear, cultural identity and refined craftsmanship, creating clothing that presents African heritage through a modern design perspective
Global News Arena Writer · 31 October 2026
- fashion
Ejiro Amos Tafiri fashion Gives African Elegance a Modern Voice
From her early interest in clothing and textile design to building one of Nigeria’s recognised womenswear labels, Ejiro Amos Tafiri has developed a signature style through drapery, indigenous fabrics and contemporary interpretations of African dress.
Global News Arena Writer · 31 October 2026
- fashion
Eki Silk fashion Turns African Heritage Into Modern Luxury
Founded by Hazel Eki Osunde, Eki Silk has developed a fashion identity around luxurious silk, African-inspired prints and clothing designed to make cultural storytelling part of everyday style.
Global News Arena Writer · 31 October 2026
- fashion
Israella Kobla Fashion: A Contemporary African Design Perspective
Israella Kobla joins the designers contributing to the diversity of contemporary African fashion. Her place in the Lagos Fashion Week programme provides an opportunity to explore how individual creative identities, craftsmanship and modern styling continue to shape the industry's evolving design conversation.
Global News Arena Writer · 31 October 2026
- fashion
BOYEDOE Fashion: David Kusi Boye-Doe Reimagines African Luxury
BOYEDOE fashion brings together African cultural references, reconstructed materials and contemporary luxury. Founded by Ghanaian designer David Kusi Boye-Doe, the label explores how deconstruction, sustainability and expressive design can create a modern fashion identity rooted in heritage while looking towards the future.
Global News Arena Writer · 31 October 2026
- fashion
NYA Fashion: Contemporary Identity and the Future of African Style
NYA joins a diverse group of fashion voices contributing to the contemporary African design conversation. Its place in the Lagos Fashion Week schedule offers a starting point for examining how designers develop distinctive identities, interpret modern dressing and respond to an industry that continues to evolve.
Global News Arena Writer · 31 October 2026
- fashion
Dimeji Ilori Fashion: African Heritage Meets Wearable Art
Dimeji Ilori fashion brings African cultural storytelling into conversation with contemporary design, combining heritage-inspired textiles, craftsmanship and a conscious approach to materials. Through the idea of wearable art, the Nigerian designer explores how clothing can preserve memories, express identity and reinterpret tradition for modern wardrobes.
Global News Arena Writer · 31 October 2026
- fashion
Pillz N Poizn Fashion: Experimental Style and African Creativity
Pillz N Poizn joins the diverse creative voices shaping contemporary African fashion. Its place in the Lagos Fashion Week programme provides an opportunity to explore how experimental design, individual identity and the evolving relationship between clothing and self-expression contribute to a changing fashion landscape.
Global News Arena Writer · 31 October 2026
- fashion
Malité Fashion: Craftsmanship and Contemporary African Style
Malité takes its place within a diverse fashion landscape where creative identity, garment construction and modern style continue to shape the work of African designers. Its inclusion in the Lagos Fashion Week schedule provides a starting point for examining the wider ideas and industry questions surrounding contemporary fashion.
Global News Arena Writer · 31 October 2026
- fashion
Bridget Awosika Fashion: Refined Silhouettes and Contemporary African Style
Bridget Awosika’s fashion identity brings together architectural shapes, fluid lines and understated elegance, offering a distinctive perspective on contemporary African design. Her work invites a closer look at how modern clothing can communicate individuality without losing sight of craftsmanship, proportion and cultural identity.
Global News Arena Writer · 31 October 2026
- fashion
Éki Kéré Fashion: Abasiekeme Ukanireh’s Vision of African Craftsmanship and Contemporary Design
Éki Kéré fashion brings African craftsmanship into contemporary design through its use of raffia, artisanal techniques and distinctive silhouettes, demonstrating how Nigerian designers can draw on community knowledge while exploring new possibilities for modern clothing.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Bloke fashion Pushes the Boundaries of African Knitwear With Experimental Design
Nigerian fashion label Bloke, founded by designer Faith Oluwajimi, continues to explore the possibilities of knitwear, artisanal craftsmanship and unconventional silhouettes, creating a distinctive design identity that brings together contemporary African fashion, artistic experimentation and cultural storytelling.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Christie Brown Fashion Brand: Aisha Ayensu’s Vision of African Luxury
Founded in Ghana in 2008 by Aisha Ayensu, Christie Brown brings African craftsmanship and heritage into contemporary luxury fashion. Its Lagos Fashion Week 2026 presentation continued the label’s exploration of refined tailoring, rich textures and modern femininity.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
ChicNiCity Fashion Brand: Bibi Asenuga’s Modern African Identity
Founded by Nigerian American designer Boye “Bibi” Asenuga, ChicNiCity brings African inspired prints and colours into contemporary ready to wear fashion. Its appearance on the Lagos Fashion Week 2026 schedule connects the brand’s international outlook with a wider conversation about heritage, identity and modern dressing.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
Kilentar Fashion Brand: Michelle Adepoju’s African Vision
Michelle Adepoju is building a fashion identity around West African craftsmanship, Yoruba heritage and contemporary womenswear. Her journey reveals how cultural memory, the work of women artisans and modern design can intersect in an industry constantly searching for new creative perspectives.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
Lagos Fashion Week: History, Purpose and the 2026 Theme Celebrating African Craftsmanshi
Founded in 2011, Lagos Fashion Week has grown into a major platform for African designers, bringing together fashion, cultural heritage, entrepreneurship and sustainability. Its 2026 theme, CRAFTED: Heritage. Innovation. Circular Futures., highlights the skills, traditions and forward-thinking ideas shaping the future of African fashion.
Global News Arena Writer · 28 October 2026
- fashion
Omoyemi Akerele Biography: The Visionary Behind Lagos Fashion Week and African Fashion’s Global Ris
Omoyemi Akerele has helped transform African fashion from a largely underrepresented creative industry into a growing force in global fashion. Through Lagos Fashion Week and Style House Files, the Nigerian fashion entrepreneur continues to champion African designers, sustainable production, cultural heritage and international market access.
Global News Arena Writer · 28 October 2026
- world
Why Russia's Election Result Should Matter to Every African Business Owner Trading Internationally
Russia's parliamentary election outcome was never in doubt, but the ripple effects on oil prices, forex volatility, and global trade are why African business owners should be paying attention anyway.
Global News Arena · 21 September 2026
- world
Why African Movies Need More Cinemas Around the World
African filmmakers are telling stories about family, love, history, friendship, struggle and everyday life. These stories can entertain people while also helping audiences understand how others live. Yet making a good film is only the beginning.
GNA Writes · 13 August 2026
- biography
Cross River State: Biography, History and Culture
Cross River State is known for its rainforest landscapes, cultural diversity and historic capital, Calabar. Its story connects regional trade, colonial administration, agriculture and some of Nigeria’s most distinctive tourism destinations.
GNA Writes · 19 July 2026
- biography
Nigeria: Biography, History and Digital Culture
Nigeria is Africa's most populous country and a major force in music, film and online entertainment. Its history, diversity and legal system provide essential context for understanding its digital celebrity culture.
GNA Writes · 17 July 2026
- entertainment
Afrobeats History and Evolution: How African Music Grew Into a Global Movement
From the pioneering influence of Fela Kuti and the rise of Nigerian pop in the 2000s to the global success of Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, Tems and a new generation of stars, Afrobeats has become one of Africa’s biggest cultural exports. Its evolution reveals how African music, identity, technology and creativity combined to create a sound the world can no longer ignore
Lady NG · 13 May 2025
- fashion
IAMISIGO fashion Reimagines African Heritage Through Wearable Art
Led by Nigerian designer Bubu Ogisi, IAMISIGO continues to challenge conventional fashion through experimental silhouettes, ancestral textile techniques and collaborations with artisans across Africa. Its Lagos Fashion Week presentation brings cultural preservation, artistic expression and contemporary design together.
Global News Arena Writer · 1 November 2026
- fashion
Fruché fashion Pushes the Boundaries of Contemporary African Fashion
Led by Nigerian designer Frank Aghuno, Fruché has developed a bold fashion identity through expressive silhouettes, artisanal techniques and a playful approach to clothing that challenges conventional ideas of style.
Global News Arena Writer · 31 October 2026
- fashion
Elie Kuame fashion Brings Refined African Couture to Lagos Fashion Week
With a creative identity shaped by Ivorian, Lebanese and European influences, Elie Kuame has built a fashion language around femininity, sophisticated construction and the expressive possibilities of fabric.
Global News Arena Writer · 31 October 2026
- fashion
FIA Fashion: Eclectic Prints and Contemporary African Womenswear
FIA fashion brings together eclectic prints, playful combinations and contemporary womenswear through the creative vision of its founding trio, Funke, Ijeoma and Abisose. Since its launch in 2015, the Nigerian label has developed an identity centred on individuality, diversity and helping women express confidence through clothing.
Global News Arena Writer · 31 October 2026
- fashion
Pepperrow Lagos Fashion Week collection featuring hand-printed fabrics, raffia detailing and contemporary African fashion: Craft Meets Contemporary Style
Pepperrow returned to Lagos Fashion Week 2026 with a collection shaped by hand-printed fabrics, raffia details and decorative embellishments. Founded by Omafume Niemogha, the Nigerian label continues to explore how traditional craft techniques can inform contemporary fashion.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
NKWO Fashion Brand: Nkwo Onwuka’s Vision for Sustainable African Design
Founded by Nigerian designer Nkwo Onwuka, NKWO combines traditional craftsmanship with textile waste reduction and contemporary fashion. Through its development of Dakala Cloth and its work with artisans, the label explores how discarded materials can become valuable resources while supporting the preservation of local skills.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- world
South Africa's Defence Showcase Is a Lesson Every African Business Should Be Paying Attention To
South Africa's aerospace and defense exhibition wasn't just a display of military capability, it's a case study in why building something great means nothing if nobody knows about it.
Global News Arena · 21 September 2026
- health
Hustle Culture Is Lying to You: Rest Is an Actual Creative Strategy.
Working until midnight doesn't automatically mean you're ambitious, sleeping four hours a night isn't a badge of honour. It's the fastest way to make sure your next project is mediocre.
Reva Mag · 25 August 2026
- entertainment
Burna Boy vs Wizkid: How the Nigerian Music Heavyweights Are Dominating the African Music Conversation in 2026
Burna Boy and Wizkid remain at the heart of Nigeria’s global music story in 2026, but beyond the rivalry lies a bigger story about Afrobeats, African creativity and the artists reshaping the world’s perception of Nigerian music.
Lady NG · 18 August 2026
- fashion
Garbe Fashion Brand: Colour, Print and the Freedom to Experiment
Garbe brought vibrant prints, striking colour combinations and playful silhouettes to Lagos Fashion Week 2026. Its runway presentation offers an opportunity to explore how colour, pattern and shape can become tools for individuality in contemporary African fashion.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- world
WHO Warns African Countries to Prepare for Ebola as Nigeria Confirms New Case
Nigeria’s first confirmed Ebola case in more than a decade has raised fresh concerns about the spread of the virus across Africa. Health authorities are tracing contacts while the World Health Organization urges countries to strengthen their readiness.
GNA Writes · 22 October 2026
- world
Sitting At The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai, Thinking About The Nigerian Jollof Rice War At Akwaaba African Travel Market
There is something slightly surreal about standing inside the bustling exhibition halls of Dubai, surrounded by discussions on quantum computing and predictive algorithms, and finding yourself daydreaming about a plate of smoky Jollof rice in Lagos. A must read.
Queen Diana Story · 13 September 2026
- world
Akwaaba African Travel Market (The Pan-African Gateway)
Origins and the Founding Vision.
Global News Arena · 13 September 2026
- business
Nigerian Startup Terra Industries Raises $52 Million: The African Tech Company Taking on Global Defense Technology
Nigerian defense-tech startup Terra Industries has raised $52 million in seed funding as it expands its autonomous security technology, manufacturing operations and ambitions to compete in the global defense technology market
Lady NG · 24 August 2026
- world
How Afrobeats Is Taking Nigerian Music to the World
Afrobeats has become one of Nigeria’s most recognised cultural exports. The sound, which blends African rhythms with influences from pop, hip hop, dancehall and other musical styles, is now heard in clubs, concerts, festivals and homes across the world. Nigerian artistes have helped bring this music to new audiences, showing that songs made in Nigeria can connect with listeners far beyond the country’s borders.
GNA Writes · 12 August 2026
- africa
Feature: The Road, Rail and Port Projects Redrawing African Trade
Continental free trade depends less on treaties than on whether goods can physically move.
Daniel Mbeki · 5 July 2026
- biography
Lagos: Biography, History and Cultural Influence
Lagos is Nigeria’s largest city and a leading centre of African commerce, entertainment and public life. Its story connects coastal trade, colonial rule, rapid urban growth and a strong tradition of civic expression.
GNA Writes · 1 June 2026
- biography
Calabar: Biography, History and Its Cultural Heritage
Calabar, the capital of Nigeria's Cross River State, is a river city shaped by trade, Efik culture and colonial history. Its heritage combines difficult memories of the Atlantic slave trade with enduring traditions of food, festivals and community life.
GNA Writes · 7 January 2026
- world
The Giant Who Mapped African Travel: The Story of Ambassador Ikechi Uko
Stand next to Ambassador Ikechi Uko in a crowded room, and two things become immediately clear. First, at nearly seven feet tall, he is almost impossible to miss. Second, with his signature fedora and folded neck scarf, he looks like a man perpetually on the verge of boarding a flight or crossing a border, which, for the better part of four decades, is precisely what he has been doing. A must read.
Global News Arena · 12 January 2025
- biography
Lagos: Biography, History and Cultural Identity
Lagos is Nigeria’s leading commercial city and one of Africa’s most influential cultural centres. Its history, waterfront geography and creative industries have shaped a distinctive identity with global reach.
GNA Writes · 17 August 2026
- biography
Africa: Biography, History and Cultural Identity
Africa is a continent shaped by deep human history, diverse societies and enduring cultural influence. Its expanding cinematic reach reflects a wider story of creativity, exchange and regional distinction.
GNA Writes · 12 August 2026
- world
Tosin Bee Biography: Age, Songs, Education and Gospel Ministry
Known for his energetic praise performances and fusion of African rhythms with contemporary gospel, Tosin Bee has built a music ministry that connects faith, culture and worship.
GNA Writes · 13 July 2026
- biography
South Africa: Biography, History and National Identity
South Africa is a country shaped by cultural diversity, natural wealth and a long struggle for democratic freedom. Its history and institutions help explain its prominent role in Africa and the wider world.
GNA Writes · 29 June 2026
- biography
Nigeria: Biography, History and Cultural Influence
Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country, with a history shaped by ancient kingdoms, colonial rule and independence. Its diverse communities, universities and creative industries provide the backdrop to lives and careers including that of comedian Shank Comics.
GNA Writes · 23 June 2026
- biography
Nigeria: Biography, History and Cultural Influence
Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country and a major centre of film, music and cultural life. Its history, diversity and creative industries help explain the broad appeal of its entertainers.
GNA Writes · 14 May 2026
- fashion
Lisa Folawiyo fashion Closes Lagos Fashion Week 2026 With a Legacy of Ankara Reinvention
Nigerian designer Lisa Folawiyo brings Lagos Fashion Week 2026 to its closing Sunday presentation at 8 PM on 1 November. Known for transforming Ankara fabric through intricate hand embellishment, modern tailoring and expressive colour, Folawiyo has helped redefine how traditional West African textiles can be interpreted within contemporary luxury fashion.
Global News Arena Writer · 1 November 2026
- entertainment
The Truth Behind the Pearl Wats and Maurice Sam Relationship
Public curiosity surrounding the two Nollywood stars has escalated from cinema whispers into a cultural sensation across African digital media. What began as magnetic on-screen romance in viral hits like Hello Tara has blossomed into one of the most talked-about celebrity bonds in contemporary entertainment.
Global News Arena · 1 November 2026
- editorial
Lagos Fashion Week 2026 Through the Pen of Queen Diana Story: Fringe, Craft, Commerce & the Complete Designer Lineup.
Fringe, craft and a packed five day schedule are defining the 15th edition in Victoria Island. Behind the runway buzz, organisers are asking how African design can turn attention into lasting business.
Queen Diana Story · 31 October 2026
- fashion
Mariah Bocoum Fashion Brings the Spirit of Malian Fashion to the Runway
From her early experience in modelling to building a fashion house in Mali, Mariah Bocoum has developed a creative journey shaped by cultural identity, craftsmanship and the ambition to give African fashion a stronger international presence.
Global News Arena Writer · 31 October 2026
- fashion
JZO Fashion: Ola Akindeinde and Joseph Ike’s Vision for Contemporary Nigerian Menswear
JZO fashion explores the relationship between Nigerian identity, contemporary menswear and personal expression, using considered silhouettes, material experimentation and craftsmanship to challenge conventional ideas about how African men can dress.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Irapada fashion Explores Nigerian Fashion Through Creative Reuse
Irapada brings a fresh perspective to Nigerian fashion by transforming overlooked fabric remnants into expressive clothing and accessories, demonstrating how creativity, craftsmanship and sustainability can work together to shape the future of contemporary African design.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Lush Hair Lagos Fashion Week Celebrates the Art of Natural Hair Styling
Lush Hair brings the beauty of hairstyling into the fashion spotlight, demonstrating how natural textures, creative styling and carefully considered beauty looks contribute to the identity of a runway presentation and the wider expression of contemporary African fashion.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Jermaine Bleu Lagos Fashion Week: Heritage Meets Modern Style
Ghanaian label Jermaine Bleu continued its exploration of contemporary African identity at Lagos Fashion Week 2026, bringing a design philosophy shaped by cultural storytelling, considered tailoring and wearable sophistication. Founded by Jason Jermaine Asiedu, the brand uses fashion to connect personal expression with Ghanaian heritage.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026