An intimate portrait of Akin Faminu embracing Kiky Festus from behind. Akin wears a white Deji and Kola dinner jacket; Kiky wears a bespoke ivory Mazelle Bridal two-piece set. Photo Credit: Akin Faminu/Instagram “Signed, sealed, and forever.” Those were Akin Faminu‘s own words when he shared the first photos from his civil wedding with Kiky Festus, and truly, there…
Nathaniel Bassey and his wife Sarah in a pose, featuring his burgundy Agbada with tone-on-tone embroidery and her matching embellished Iro and Buba with a crown-style Gele. Photo Credit: Nathaniel Bassey/Instagram If you ever needed proof that love can stay sweet after a decade, Nathaniel Bassey and his wife Sarah just gave it to you. The couple is celebrating…
The four Artemis II astronauts—Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Jeremy Hansen, and Victor Glover—pose in blue flight suits in front of the Orion capsule in the well deck of the USS John P. Murtha. Photo Credit: NASA/Instagram They went to the Moon and came back. But getting home from space is not as simple as it sounds. The story of…
On 5th April, Legend Extra Stout brought a legendary night in Lagos at Afro Wonderland. The event brought together guests to celebrate Afro culture, music, and expressive performances, creating moments that will last well beyond the night. The event was a blast for lovers of Legend and Afro music. Guests showed up in impressive numbers, bringing energy, style, and…
Pope Leo XIV speaking to a group of journalists on board the papal flight to Algiers at the start of his 10-day African journey. Photo Credit: Vatican News/Instagram Pope Leo XIV arrived in Algiers at midday on Monday, 13 April 2026, marking the beginning of an 11,000-mile journey across four African nations. The visit is the first time the…
There is a tension that many goal-driven people rarely talk about. It is the tension between the discipline that built you and the flexibility required to grow you further. We celebrate consistency, and rightly so. But there is a side of consistency that, if left unchecked, quietly becomes your greatest limitation. As we settle into the second quarter of…
Heirs Insurance Group, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing insurance groups, and United Capital, a leading Pan-African investment bank and financial services group, recently hosted the Yoga and Money Meet, an exclusive wellness and financial empowerment event for ambitious women. The event, held in Lagos, offered a curated experience combining guided yoga and stress-management sessions with expert-led conversations on insurance, investment,…
Osas Ighodaro in a beaded champagne gown (left), Priscilla Ojo in a gold architectural bodice (middle), and Dede Ashiogwu in a fringe-hemmed lace dress (right) at Diiadem’s 35th birthday party. If there is one thing Nigerian women will always do, it is show up for a celebration looking their absolute best, and Diiadem‘s 35th birthday was the kind of…
A collage of three birthday outfits worn by Adeola C Adeyemi (Diiadem) featuring a silver sculptural gown, a crimson red traditional look, and a pink sequin mini dress. Diiadem’s 35th birthday looks just raised the bar, and we need a moment to process all of it. The beauty entrepreneur teamed up with stylist Emmanuel Goodnews for three looks that…
After I graduated, I thought I had a clear idea of what my next steps would be. Like many Nigerian graduates, I left university full of dreams and hope of building a career, contributing meaningfully to society, and supporting my family. After years of lectures, assignments, exams, and sacrifices, graduation from the university felt like the beginning of a…
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