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- fashion
Fiu Negru Lagos Fashion Week: The Art of Dramatic Detail
Angolan label Fiu Negru made its Lagos Fashion Week debut with Mafalda, a collection built around sheer organza, beaded coral tops and voluminous hemlines. The presentation brought together delicate fabrics, expressive embellishment and bold silhouettes, introducing the brand’s creative direction to a wider African fashion audience.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- nigeria
Analysis: Nigeria's Tax Reforms Face a Collection Problem
Rates are easier to change than compliance, and the gap between the two defines the outcome.
Emeka Nwosu · 10 July 2026
- fashion
Geometric Motion Design Lab at Lagos Fashion Week 2026
Geometric Motion Design Lab explored the relationship between geometry, indigo and contemporary African identity at Lagos Fashion Week 2026. Its Spring/Summer 2027 collection, Indigo Exoskeleton, combined structured tailoring, bold prints and relaxed silhouettes.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
DWL at Lagos Fashion Week 2026: Heritage Redefined
DWL made its Lagos Fashion Week runway debut with a collection exploring the relationship between heritage and contemporary dressing. Through structured tailoring, lacework, rich colour and statement silhouettes, the label presented a fresh perspective on modern fashion.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- world
Nigeria Is Preparing for 2027. But What Happens When Important Information Does Not Reach People?
INEC has announced October 9 for nationwide PVC collection as preparations for the 2027 election intensify. The bigger challenge may be making sure important information reaches the people who need it.
GNA Writes · 28 September 2026
- fashion
Studio Imo Lagos Fashion Week: Crochet Reimagined
Studio Imo brought contemporary crochet, collaborative craftsmanship and expressive knitwear to Lagos Fashion Week 2026 with Clan, a collection developed alongside 21 Wool Street and Crochet Nigeria. The presentation explored how traditional hand techniques can shape modern silhouettes through texture, colour and movement.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Sahrazad Lagos Fashion Week: The Journey Within
Moroccan fashion label Sahrazad brought personal storytelling, cultural references and contemporary silhouettes to Lagos Fashion Week 2026 through its Spring/Summer 2027 collection, Inner Child. The presentation explored self-discovery and creative freedom through colour, Moroccan-inspired textile patterns and a mix of relaxed and expressive garments.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
IGC Fashion Lagos Fashion Week: Reclaiming Indigenous Textiles
IGC Fashion brought Uganda’s indigenous materials and textile traditions into a contemporary fashion conversation at Lagos Fashion Week 2026. Through deconstruction, barkcloth and cowrie embellishments, the collection explored how cultural knowledge can influence modern design and more considered approaches to material use.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Imad Eduso Into the Wild at Lagos Fashion week 2026
Imad Eduso brought a new dimension to its Lagos Fashion Week story with Into the Wild, a collection that expanded the brand into menswear while retaining its expressive approach to contemporary fashion. From raffia hats and fringed trousers to animal-inspired prints and lace, the presentation explored how familiar design signatures can evolve.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Pettre Taylor Lagos Fashion Week: Stories Across Generations
Pettre Taylor explored identity, migration and cultural memory through The Middlemen, a collection presented at Lagos Fashion Week 2026. Drawing on the designer’s connection to the Kwararafa, or Jukun, people, the presentation combined knitwear, woven fabrics, oversized denim and nomadic-inspired styling.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
Dust of the Earth at Lagos Fashion Week 2026
Dust of the Earth presented A Letter to Earth, a collection that explored identity, memory and circular fashion through reworked materials and expressive silhouettes. Founded by Omolabake Temetan, the label demonstrated how discarded textiles can become the foundation for new creative possibilities.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 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
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
- nigeria
Explainer: Why Nigeria's Electricity Problem Is a Financial Problem
Generation capacity is not the binding constraint. Metering, collections and transmission are. A guide to how the sector actually works.
Emeka Nwosu · 21 July 2026
- technology
Documents Reveal Scale of United States Surveillance Programmes
Files provided by a former contractor described bulk collection of telephone records and access to data held by major technology companies.
Priya Raman · 6 June 2013
- lifestyle
I Was Frightened, I Didn’t Like It: Heidi Klum Halloween Costume.
Heidi Klum arrived at her 25th Halloween party in New York as a giant, bloody version of her own severed left hand, and I found it frightening. Here is what the look involved, who was there and why the spectacle works even when it disturbs.
Queen Diana Story · 1 November 2026
- fashion
Sanwo-Olu walks the runway at Lagos Fashion Week 2026
The Lagos State governor appeared on the runway for Ugo Monye. The appearance connects political visibility with fashion, but details about its purpose and any associated commitments remain unconfirmed.
Queen Diana Story · 31 October 2026
- make money
Where to Get Your Professional Website in Just 72 Hours
A promotional pitch pairs a mobile-ready site with a month of content planning for X. Its practical value depends on delivery terms, ownership and what happens after launch.
Queen Diana Story · 31 October 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
Bornstar Nigeria Lagos Fashion Week: Movement in Design
Bornstar Nigeria explored movement, proportion and colour at Lagos Fashion Week 2026 through ponchos, fringed blazer coats and expressive menswear. The presentation showed how thoughtful construction and fluid detailing can give contemporary Nigerian fashion a distinctive visual identity.
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
Dukun Lagos Fashion Week: Itsekiri Heritage Reimagined
Dukun brought Itsekiri cultural references into contemporary fashion at Lagos Fashion Week 2026, using deconstruction, fabric manipulation and layered construction to explore identity through clothing. The presentation connected the designer’s wider interest in craftsmanship and storytelling with a striking palette of orange, yellow, white and cobalt blue.
Global News Arena Writer · 30 October 2026
- fashion
M.O.T the Label Lagos Fashion Week: Fashion That Fits
M.O.T the Label brought its focus on functional, inclusive ready-to-wear to Lagos Fashion Week 2026, continuing its work around fit, colour and everyday versatility. Founded by Mo Agusto, the Lagos-based brand challenges conventional sizing expectations while exploring a more considered approach to contemporary womenswear.
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
- 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
- fashion
Bakusoraya at Lagos Fashion Week 2026: Beninese Heritage
Bakusoraya brought Beninese textile traditions and contemporary African elegance to the Lagos Fashion Week 2026 runway. Through batik inspired prints, embroidery, fringe and fluid silhouettes, the label explored how cultural heritage can inform modern fashion.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 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
Maliko at Lagos Fashion Week 2026: Artisanal Footwear
Maliko brought its artisanal footwear and accessories into the wider conversation about contemporary African fashion at Lagos Fashion Week 2026. Founded by Ebuka Omaliko, the Lagos based brand combines handcrafted products, expressive design and a stated commitment to local artisans and responsible production.
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
For Style Sake Ariya Lagos Fashion Week 2026: Redefining Nigerian Textile Heritage
Exploring For Style Sake’s Àríyá presentation at Lagos Fashion Week 2026, this review examines how the label merges traditional Yoruba Aso Oke with textured tweed, playful polka dots, and sheer organza to redefine contemporary African fashion.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 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
- 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
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
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
- 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
- world
AI Takes Centre Stage at Arabian Travel Market ATM 2026.
ATM 2026 Highlights AI, German Tourism, Emirati Hospitality and New Hotel Openings as Global Travel Industry Gathers in Dubai, (Press Release)
Queen Diana Story · 14 September 2026
- entertainment
Dolly Parton Has Been Laid to Rest, and Nashville Has Not Stopped Singing Since.
Dolly Parton was buried next to her husband Carl Dean on August 28, and the tributes pouring in from every corner of the music world are proving that the woman was never just a country singer, she was an entire institution.
Reva Mag · 31 August 2026
- business
Beyoncé Just Turned a 20 Year Old Album Into a Whole New Business.
B’Day is turning 20, and Beyoncé decided against the nostalgic Instagram post. Instead, she’s showing creators how to turn old work into new money and somehow made a 20-year-old album feel like a brand-new product.
Reva Mag · 27 August 2026
- business
How to Build an Online Business That Can Grow Into a Long-Term Asset
Building an online business is about more than making quick money. Here’s how to turn your skills, content, audience and digital products into an asset that can continue creating value for years.
Lady NG · 25 August 2026
- make money
AI Smartphones Explained: How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Mobile Phones
AI is transforming smartphones into smarter tools for photography, communication, productivity, security and digital business. Here is what AI smartphones mean for everyday users in 2026 and why the technology matters.
Lady NG · 24 August 2026
- education
How to Protect Your Online Reputation in the Digital Age: A Practical Guide for Creators and Entrepreneurs
Your online reputation can determine whether people trust you, follow you, hire you or buy from you. Here are practical ways creators and entrepreneurs can protect their digital identity, build credibility and turn online trust into lasting opportunities.
Lady NG · 20 August 2026
- make money
How to Turn Social Media Attention Into Income: A Beginner’s Guide
Social media can be more than a place to post, like and scroll. Here’s how beginners can turn their audience, skills and online attention into legitimate income opportunities using a smartphone.
Lady NG · 18 August 2026
- world
Ayra Starr’s Starrgirl, The Album That Turns a Girl’s Dreams Into a Global Sound
With 16 tracks, seven international collaborators and a deeply personal story of faith, identity, ambition and transformation, Ayra Starr’s Starrgirl captures an artist learning to embrace every version of herself without leaving her Nigerian roots behind.
Your Brand Angel · 16 August 2026
- entertainment
Ayra Starr’s Starrgirl is Finally Out, and It Proves One Big Thing About Finishing Your Projects.
The 16-track album is breaking records everywhere. Perhaps the biggest lesson for the rest of us is the power of actually hitting "publish" and finishing what we start.
Reva Mag · 14 August 2026
- entertainment
Davido Says No Nigerian Artist Has More Hits Than Him, Is He Really Right?
Davido’s $1 million hit-for-hit challenge has reignited the debate over Nigeria’s greatest hitmakers. But beyond the music argument, his remarkable catalogue offers a powerful lesson about consistency, personal branding and turning attention into digital income.
Lady NG · 13 August 2026
- make money
Digital Skills for Building an Online Business: What I Wish More People Knew Before Starting
Social media attention can be more than likes, comments and followers. I explore the practical digital skills that can help you turn your online presence into valuable services, digital products and a realistic income-generating business using the tools you already have.
Lady NG · 9 August 2026
- entertainment
What Happened to P-Square? The Full Story of Peter, Paul and Jude Okoye’s Family Drama
The P-Square saga has become far bigger than a disagreement between two famous brothers. As Peter, Paul, Jude, and other members of the Okoye family continue to tell their sides of a story involving family, money, business, and trust, I try to make sense of what has happened and the bigger lesson it holds for anyone building a business today.
Your Brand Angel · 8 August 2026
- entertainment
Ayra Starr Is About to Drop Another Album, and There's More to the Story Than the Release Date.
Ayra Starr's 'Starr Girl' rollout is already getting people talking. But behind the album is a useful lesson about creativity, patience and what happens when you actually give your ideas room to grow.
Reva Mag · 7 August 2026
- entertainment
Davido’s Wife Chioma Celebrates Adeleke Family Achievement, The Bigger Lesson I Took From Bunmi’s MBA Success and Davido’s New Music Era
Davido’s wife Chioma Adeleke celebrates Bunmi Adeleke’s MBA achievement, but beyond the family headlines, the moment offers a powerful reminder about continuous growth, creativity, and the importance of building something of your own.
Lady NG · 7 August 2026
- entertainment
How to Build a Profitable Online Business While Waiting for Your Next Big Life Chapter
While waiting for your next big opportunity, you can use your smartphone to learn valuable skills, create digital products, build an audience and develop legitimate online income streams that could turn your waiting season into the beginning of something bigger.
Lady NG · 7 August 2026
- entertainment
What Ariana Grande's Six-Year Break Taught Me About the Pressure to Keep Creating
Ariana Grande is back on tour after six years away from the stage, and her return made me question why creators feel they have to be visible every single day.
Reva Mag · 6 August 2026
- technology
I Didn't Think Much About Google Images Until I Asked Who It Was Really Built For.
Google Images is becoming less like a place to find one picture and more like a place to discover ideas. That could matter a lot for creators.
Reva Mag · 3 August 2026
- world
Why Hackers Want Your Smartphone More Than Your Laptop
Your smartphone has quietly become your bank, office, wallet, identity, and gateway to your entire digital life. That makes it one of the most valuable targets for hackers, and one of the most important devices you need to protect.
Your Brand Angel · 21 July 2026
- entertainment
Feature: Restitution Has Moved From Debate to Logistics
Museums that agreed in principle to return objects are now negotiating crates, conservation and insurance.
Adaeze Okonkwo · 18 July 2026