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- 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
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
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
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
- world
Nigerian Air Force Plane Crash Kills 25 People
A Nigerian Air Force ATR 42 aircraft crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State on Monday while travelling from Benin City to Lagos. The Nigerian Air Force confirmed that 25 people were on board, including five crew members and 20 passengers. There were no survivors.
GNA Writes · 6 October 2026
- entertainment
Meet Theodora, The French-Congolese Artist Who Turned an Unusual Sound Into a Pop Movement
Theodora's rise challenges the idea that an artist must fit neatly into one genre to find an audience. Drawing on French rap, Caribbean bouyon, Congolese heritage and electronic sounds, the French-Congolese singer has developed a bold musical identity that helped turn “Kongolese Sous BBL” into a breakout moment.
Your Brand Angel · 2 September 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
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
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
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
- 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
- world
Former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan Dies at 71
Former Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has died at the age of 71, throwing the state and the nation into mourning.
GNA Writes · 19 October 2026
- world
Ayra Starr, The Life, Music, Achievements and Global Rise of a Nigerian Afrobeats Star
From her early beginnings in Nigeria to international recognition, Ayra Starr has built a music career defined by bold self-expression, memorable songs and an unmistakable identity. Discover the life, music, achievements and defining moments behind one of Afrobeats’ most exciting stars.
Your Brand Angel · 15 October 2026
- world
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (GRV): Biography, Age, Wife, Education, Career, Politics and the Lagos Race He Refuses to Leave.
An architect from a family of judges, he has run for office four times in nine years. Each time, the crowd got bigger. This is the man Lagos keeps meeting on the ballot.
GNA Writes · 6 October 2026
- entertainment
Rema Biography, The Boy Who Turned a Freestyle Into Global Stardom
Rema's journey from a freestyle discovered online to the international success of “Calm Down” is a story of talent, timing and musical experimentation. Rather than letting one global hit define him, the Nigerian star has continued to push the boundaries of his self-described Afrorave sound.
Your Brand Angel · 1 October 2026
- entertainment
ZAYN Biography, One Direction, Solo Career and Music
ZAYN walked away from one of the world's biggest boy bands to build a musical identity of his own. From the global success of One Direction to his evolution as a solo R&B artist, his journey raises a compelling question about fame, freedom and the price of choosing your own path.
Your Brand Angel · 30 September 2026
- world
British Airways to Resume Tanzania Flights After 13-Year Absence
British Airways will launch a new London Gatwick, Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar route in 2027, marking its first return to Tanzania in over a decade and signaling renewed confidence in East African tourism.
Global News Arena · 21 September 2026
- world
NDLEA Seizes ₦3.4bn Drugs, Arrests Fake Police Officer
A 49-year-old man allegedly posed as a police officer to move drugs undetected, as NDLEA operations across multiple states uncover over ₦3.4 billion worth of narcotics.
Global News Arena · 21 September 2026
- entertainment
Selena Gomez Biography, Her Life, Music, Acting and Achievements
From a childhood on television to chart-topping pop music, acclaimed acting roles, Rare Beauty and a global collaboration with Nigerian star Rema, Selena Gomez has built a career that refuses to fit into one category. Her story is also one of resilience, reinvention and learning to live beyond the expectations of fame.
Your Brand Angel · 17 September 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
- entertainment
Taiwo Hassan “Ogogo” Laid to Rest as Tinubu, Abiodun and Nollywood Stars Pay Tribute
Veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan “Ogogo” has been laid to rest in Ilaro, Ogun State, as President Tinubu, Governor Abiodun and Nollywood stars pay tribute to his remarkable legacy.
Lady NG · 25 August 2026
- entertainment
Angélique Kidjo's Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Is New. Her Legacy Took Decades to Build.
Angélique Kidjo has become the first African musician to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but the recognition comes after four decades of building a career that reaches far beyond music.
Reva Mag · 18 August 2026
- entertainment
Peller and Jarvis Marriage Update: What Fans Are Saying About Nigeria’s Viral Young Celebrity Couple
Peller and Jarvis have taken their viral love story from TikTok to marriage, captivating Nigerians along the way. But beyond the wedding and fan reactions, their journey offers a powerful lesson about turning social-media attention, creativity and a smartphone into real digital opportunities.
Lady NG · 16 August 2026
- world
Samuel Animashaun Perry (Broda Shaggi): Biography, Age, State of Origin, Education, Career, Skits, Music, Awards and the Three Names He Dropped Before Shaggi.
He is the loudest voice in Nigerian comedy, and he built it in a lecture hall in Akoka. This is the story of the boy from Ikenne who became Broda Shaggi.
GNA Writes · 8 July 2026
- world
Emmanuel Uduaghan Biography: His Wife, Children, Medical Career, Achievements and Political Legacy
From a medical doctor to the Governor of Delta State, Emmanuel Uduaghan built a career around healthcare, public service and the development of the Niger Delta.
GNA Writes · 9 June 2026
- world
Lagos State: Nigeria’s Commercial and Cultural Hub
Lagos State is Nigeria’s smallest state by land area but one of its most influential economic centres. Its coastal communities, busy markets and creative industries help shape life far beyond its borders.
GNA Writes · 17 March 2026
- world
North-East Nigeria: A Guide to the Region
Nigeria’s North-East is a six-state region shaped by diverse communities, farming, trade and the Lake Chad basin. Its geography helps explain both its importance and its development challenges.
GNA Writes · 25 December 2025
- investigations
Doris Umezurike Ogala: The Definitive Biography
A Critical Study of Screen Artistry, Digital Activism, Personal Tragedy, and Political Power in Modern Nigeria Executive Summary and Biographical Overview.
GNA Writes · 5 October 2025
- 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