In Afrobeats, visuals are not just about looks; it’s an announcement. Every album cover is a statement of identity, confidence, and intention. In 2025, when the genre branched out into pop, trap, and soul threads, artists turned their covers into an extension of their stories. They use colour, symbols, and typography to tell us who […]
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The 2025 Business of Fashion (BoF) 500 list underscores a pivotal moment in global culture, spotlighting African creatives who are not merely participants but architects of the contemporary cultural landscape. From the pulsating rhythms of Afrobeats to the avant-garde expressions in fashion and digital media, these individuals are shaping narratives, aesthetics, and industries worldwide. 2.
Every season, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu not only presents Big Brother Naija, but he also hosts a live fashion runway show. His wardrobe is as highly anticipated as evictions themselves, making Sunday nights a parade of culture, nostalgia, and fashion experimentation. This year, more than fourteen well-crafted outfits, Ebuka re-established himself not only as a host but
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The Kalakuta Republic was never a physical location on the streets of Lagos. It was an ideal, an icon, and an act of bravery. In the early 1970s, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, the progenitor of Afrobeat and Nigeria’s most outspoken voice, declared his home independent of the Nigerian state. He named it the Kalakuta Republic, where
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Once a year, cities like New York, London, Milan, Lagos, and Paris host the most highly anticipated fashion events: the fashion shows where designers unveil their latest collections. Fashion Week has long been an event of glamour, celebrity, and invention. However, with the advent of Instagram, livestreaming, and fast fashion, many have questioned whether it
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The global fashion sector has, for a long time, danced to the beat of Western values, sidelining African ability to adopt Eurocentric values. Nevertheless, in the past couple of years, African male models have stormed the runways and billboards worldwide, breaking down borders while being grounded. Their exposure not only redefines masculinity and beauty but
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Emmy Kasbit has emerged as one of the most compelling voices in Nigerian fashion without anyone realising it, reworking West African prints and vintage motifs into modern, celebrity-approved creations. Its red-carpet-worthy tailoring and printed essentials have made it a red-carpet darling, as well as a go-to for seasonal campaigns and editorial “At Home” shoots. These
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Afrobeats has exploded from Lagos and Accra nightclubs to global playlists, but some albums cut through the noise and remain staples in culture, streaming, and radio charts years after their release. Billboard recently published a staff list of the 50 greatest Afrobeats songs of all time, which helps illustrate how editors and critics are evaluating
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Fashion has always been the domain of music stars, actors, and entertainment figures, with sports figures limited to tracksuits and jerseys. That is no longer the situation, however, in contemporary Africa. Sport figures are not only players on the pitch today; they are also culture producers, fashion stylists, and designers. From wardrobe declarations of heritage
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At the most premier concerts around the world, Nigerian artists are proving that fashion and music cannot be divorced. The platform has now moved beyond being a performance stage; it has also become a catwalk on which international luxury, fashion-forward style, and identity collide. While the noise may lead the crowd in, the visual is
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