Search
Every story published since 2008, indexed by keyword, year and section.
60 results
- 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
- biography
Peckham: Biography, History and Cultural Life
Peckham is a South London district shaped by trade, migration and a distinctive creative culture. Home to Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, it combines busy shopping streets with green spaces and a strong neighbourhood identity.
GNA Writes · 11 April 2026
- politics
Doris Ogala and Her Men: Broken Vows and Courtroom Drama.
Doris Ogala's reported remand in Lagos has brought renewed attention to her long-running public dispute with Pastor Chris Okafor. The actress, who is also an African Action Congress governorship candidate in Abia State, pleaded not guilty to allegations involving electronic communications, intimate material and attempted extortion.
Queen Diana Story · 29 October 2026
- entertainment
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Shank Comics and Taylor Jasmine, Before Carter Efe Showed Up.
From Nigerian comedy and livestreaming to Atlanta music and digital culture, Shank Comics and Taylor Jasmine have built careers well beyond their screens. These ten things, checked against public reports, show how each journey began and what has put them in the spotlight.
GNA Writes · 4 November 2026
- biography
Nigeria: Biography, History and Cultural Influence
Nigeria is Africa's most populous country and a major centre of commerce, education and culture. Its history and institutions provide the background to the earlier university education and career that Adedayo pursued there.
GNA Writes · 25 April 2026
- sports
Will Jesús Owono ever forgive himself? : Jesús Owono and the Tragedy of Jesús de Miguel.
A fatal collision in Spain leaves Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel dead and Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono at the centre of an unimaginable sporting heartbreak. The disaster exposes the fragile boundary between athletic competition and sudden grief.
Auxi Sherpa · 3 November 2026
- nigeria
Jimmy Odukoya, Kemi Odukoya and their 2 Children: The Family We Know
Jimmy Odukoya and Kemi Odukoya married in London on 9 March 2013 and are publicly described as the parents of two children, a daughter and a son. As questions about his marital status resurface, this is a careful look at the family story as it is publicly known and what has not been confirmed.
GNA Writes · 1 November 2026
- fashion
Cynthia Abila Fashion Brand: The Common Ground Between Heritage and Memory
Nigerian designer Cynthia Abila builds contemporary womenswear around cultural storytelling, locally made textiles and the preservation of traditional craftsmanship. Her Lagos Fashion Week 2026 collection, The Common Ground, brought personal remembrance and shared cultural experience into a presentation that explored the connections between clothing, family and identity.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 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
Davita Lamai (Omoniyi): Biography, Age, Education, Career, Her Children's Brand and How She Met Zlatan.
Nigerians know her as the woman beside the Zanku star. She is also a senior account manager in London, a mother of two and the founder of a children's label she is still building.
GNA Writes · 23 October 2026
- world
Poland Challenges Elon Musk as Starlink Limits Disrupt Ukraine’s Military Missions
Poland’s foreign minister has questioned Elon Musk after Ukraine reported problems with a satellite internet service used in military operations.
GNA Writes · 14 October 2026
- world
China’s Factories Are Growing Again. The Bigger Question Is Whether Businesses Can Keep Up With Changing Demand
China’s latest factory data offers a positive signal, but businesses still face the challenge of understanding where demand is actually heading.
GNA Writes · 30 September 2026
- entertainment
Leon Thomas Biography: Acting, Music, Grammy Wins and Career
Before Leon Thomas became a Grammy-winning recording artist, he was a child actor and a songwriter helping other musicians create hits. His journey from television screens and studio sessions to the spotlight reveals what it takes to build a musical identity of your own.
Your Brand Angel · 28 September 2026
- world
Royal Caribbean Is Spending $3 Billion on Sandals. The Bigger Story Is Where Travel Business Is Going
The deal shows how major travel companies are expanding beyond one type of holiday experience to capture more customer spending.
GNA Writes · 23 September 2026
- world
The US Is Expanding Its Military Presence in Greenland. Why Businesses Should Pay Attention
Growing strategic activity around Greenland shows how geopolitical changes can quickly reshape business risks.
GNA Writes · 22 September 2026
- world
Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria
Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria is a major public teaching hospital in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It combines specialist treatment, emergency care and medical training within the Canary Islands health system.
GNA Writes · 22 September 2026
- biography
Nigeria: Biography, History and Cultural Identity
Nigeria is Africa’s most populous country, with a history shaped by powerful kingdoms, colonial rule and independence. Its diverse communities, educational ambitions and influential creative industries help explain its place in African and global life.
GNA Writes · 22 September 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
- 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
West End: Biography, History and London's Theatre Life
London's West End is one of the world's best-known centres for professional theatre. Its historic venues, long-running productions and generations of performers have made it a defining part of British cultural life.
GNA Writes · 2 February 2026
- biography
Britain: Biography, History and Its Cultural Identity
Britain’s identity has been shaped by its island geography, political unions and global connections. Its history, institutions and cultural traditions continue to influence life far beyond its shores.
GNA Writes · 25 January 2026
- world
Santa Cruz de Tenerife: A Guide to the Canary Islands City
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a port city and one of the two capitals of Spain’s Canary Islands. Its Atlantic waterfront, carnival traditions and cultural landmarks give it a distinctive identity.
GNA Writes · 16 January 2026
- nigeria
Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule (Okey Bakassi): Biography, Age, Education, Wife, Children, Career, Movies, Awards and Traditional Rulership.
From engineering graduate to comedy pioneer, award-winning Nollywood actor and traditional ruler, Okey Bakassi has built a career that bridges entertainment, public service and community leadership: Meet Okey Bakassi: comedian, actor, and traditional ruler. Discover his inspiring journey.
Global News Arena · 3 March 2025
- 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
- fashion
Y’Wande fashion Gives Traditional Craft a Contemporary Fashion Identity
Global News Arena Writer · 31 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
- entertainment
Wizkid Biography: Life, Music, Awards and Global Success
From the streets of Lagos to international charts, Wizkid's career shows how a distinctly Nigerian sound can reach the world without losing its roots. Discover the journey behind the music, the collaborations and the milestones that helped shape his place in Afrobeats history.
Your Brand Angel · 23 September 2026
- biography
Obafemi Awolowo University: Biography, History and Legacy
Obafemi Awolowo University is a public university in Ile-Ife, Nigeria, known for its academic traditions and distinctive campus. Its history connects regional educational ambition with a lasting national influence in scholarship, culture and public life.
GNA Writes · 11 May 2026
- biography
God: Biography, History and Religious Significance
God is understood in many religious traditions as the supreme divine being and the source of existence. Beliefs about God have shaped worship, philosophy, culture and personal expressions of gratitude across generations.
GNA Writes · 23 January 2026
- sports
The Life and Legacy of Footballer Jesús de Miguel
Everything you need to know about Jesús de Miguel. The inspiring journey of striker Jesús de Miguel stands as a testament to perseverance in the unforgiving pyramid of Spanish football. From regional mud pitches to celebrated promotions, his story represents the grit and humility that define the sport's true working-class heroes.
Queen Diana Story · 3 November 2026
- world
Jimi Odukoya Introduces Pastor Mo as His New Wife: What Is Really Happening, and Where Is Kemi Odukoya?
The Jimmy Odukoya new wife question has taken over Nigerian social media, and I think it says as much about us as it does about him. A single photograph of two hands and a ring, posted on 30 October, was enough to send thousands of people into congratulations, confusion and speculation.
GNA Writes · 1 November 2026
- entertainment
Roblox The Hollow Finale: Time, Rewards and What Next.
The Hollow, Roblox’s nine day Halloween event, closes its main run with a live finale on 31 October. Here is what is confirmed about the timing, the creator streams and the rewards, and what Roblox has yet to reveal.
Queen Diana Story · 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
E.S.O by Liman Fashion: Memory, Heritage and Modern Craft
E.S.O by Liman fashion explores the relationship between cultural memory, locally made textiles and contemporary womenswear. Founded by Tunde Shoremekun Liman in Lagos, the label approaches clothing as a living record of craftsmanship and everyday experience, creating a design conversation around heritage, sustainability and modern identity.
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
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
Abiola Olusola fashion Brings Modern Femininity and Yoruba Heritage Together Through Fashion
Nigerian designer Abiola Olusola continues to explore the relationship between contemporary womenswear, Yoruba cultural identity and artisanal craftsmanship, building a distinctive fashion language around elegant minimalism, thoughtful construction and the preservation of traditional techniques.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Ibilola Ogundipe Lagos Fashion Week: Colour and Craft
Ibilola Ogundipe brought sculptural womenswear, luminous embellishments and confident colour to Lagos Fashion Week 2026. The presentation continued the Lagos-based label’s exploration of structure, femininity and craftsmanship through garments designed to balance visual impact with movement.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Désirée Iyama Fashion: Feminine Design, Slow Fashion and the Meaning of Modern Nigerian Style
Désirée Iyama fashion brings together feminine silhouettes, thoughtful craftsmanship and a more considered approach to clothing, showing how a Nigerian womenswear label can balance personal expression, everyday functionality and responsible production.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 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
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
LFJ fashion Turns Fashion Into Wearable Art Through Experimental Shapes and Genderless Design
Nigerian fashion label LFJ, founded by designer Princess Juliet Olanipekun, explores the boundaries between clothing, art and self-expression through experimental pleating, architectural silhouettes and a genderless design philosophy that encourages individuality.
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
- fashion
Sevon Dejana Fashion Brand: Segun Edikan’s Vision of Couture
Sevon Dejana has developed a distinctive presence in Nigerian luxury fashion through sculptural silhouettes, intricate embellishment and story driven couture. Founded by Aladejana Segun Victor Edikan, the label brings together family craftsmanship, personal expression and a contemporary approach to occasionwear.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
Ajanée Fashion Brand: Luqman Ajani’s Vision of Individuality and Reuse
Ajanée is part of a generation of Nigerian fashion labels challenging conventional ideas about clothing through experimentation, individuality and material reuse. Founded by Luqman Ajani, the brand invites a closer look at how discarded garments can become new expressions of identity.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
Iremitide Fashion Brand: The Art of Occasionwear and Dramatic Elegance
Iremitide brought a vivid interpretation of occasionwear to Lagos Fashion Week 2026, using colour, embellishment and sculptural silhouettes to create garments designed to command attention. Its presentation offers a starting point for examining how contemporary African fashion approaches celebration, femininity and the art of dressing.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 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
Imprint South Africa fashion brand: Mzukisi Mbane and the Stories Woven Into Fashion
Founded by creative director Mzukisi Mbane, Imprint South Africa fashion brand draws on African heritage, personal memory and bold textile design to create contemporary fashion. Its Lagos Fashion Week 2026 presentation placed graphic fabrics and voluminous forms within a wider conversation about identity, craftsmanship and cultural storytelling.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
Cute-Saint Fashion Brand: Muftau Femi Ajose and the Stories Clothing Can Preserve
Founded by Muftau Femi Ajose, Cute-Saint is a Nigerian genderless fashion label that brings African cultural narratives into contemporary clothing through batik, expressive silhouettes and artisanal techniques. Its Spring/Summer 2027 collection, Mo Sá, Mo Wò, revisits childhood memories and the Egungun tradition through a modern design language.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
Oshobor Fashion Brand: Peter Oshobor’s World of Art, Heritage and Transformation
Founded by Nigerian designer Peter Oshobor, Oshobor approaches fashion through emotional storytelling, experimental materials and references to Benin heritage. Its Lagos Fashion Week presentations demonstrate how clothing can become a meeting point for personal expression, cultural memory and unconventional design.
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
Hertunba Fashion Brand: Florentina Agu’s Story of Craft
Nigerian designer Florentina Agu founded Hertunba around a vision of feminine expression, indigenous textiles and contemporary clothing. Her work raises broader questions about women’s confidence, traditional craftsmanship, textile waste and the realities of building a fashion business.
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
Zlatan Marries Davita Today: Two Sons, One Quiet Civil Ceremony and the Number He Was Too Shy to Ask For.
The rapper and Davita Lamai hold their wedding celebration in Lagos today, after years together, two sons and a registry they kept away from the cameras.
GNA Writes · 24 October 2026