Nigerian-British advocate, author, and gender equality champion Chinwe Enyinna is set to officially launch her debut book, “My Garden of Thorny Roses”, at an exclusive literary gathering scheduled to hold on June 6, 2026, in Ikoyi, Lagos. A deeply reflective and emotionally resonant work, My Garden of Thorny Roses explores the complex terrain of dating, courtship, and marriage through…
Tobi Amusan secures her third consecutive African 100m hurdles title at the 2026 Championships in Accra. Crossing the line in 12.83 seconds, the world record holder earns Team Nigeria’s first gold of the meet at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. Photo Credit: Making of Champs/Instagram The “Tobi Express” is back on track! Tobi Amusan has officially secured Nigeria’s…
My name is Cynthia Ezinne Ohaeri, and this is how I secured a Mastercard Foundation Scholarship to attend the University of Oxford, alongside other scholarships. Several years before I submitted my application to the University of Oxford, I created a folder on my laptop titled “My Oxford Dreams.” It was my museum of scholarship links, essays, photographs, prayers, and…
A detailed view of Uche Montana’s red-carpet ensemble for the 12th AMVCAs in Lagos. Styled by Dahmola, the custom Tubo piece features hand-embellished stones and a textured Phoenix theme. Photo Credit: Uche Montana/Instagram “First, I would like to thank God, my family, my co-stars… this is for every girl that was told she was not good enough.” When Uche…
The drive for literacy in Nigeria received a significant boost as the Akada Children’s Book Festival (ACBF) officially inducted its first-ever cohort of Reading Ambassadors on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Held at the Alliance Française Library in Ikoyi, the ceremony marked the beginning of a nationwide “Reading Revival” designed to cultivate lifelong reading habits among young Nigerians. Under…
Mr. Onyemelukwe is a Nigerian-American and an African media and entertainment industry expert and is currently VP Global Business Development and Managing Director of Trace West Africa There are lots of smart and talented people in our creative industry. I’ll bet you can name a few of your favorites off the top of your head, whether it’s musicians, or…
The Nigerian-Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) successfully organized a “Walk for Mental Health Awareness” as part of activities marking Mental Health Month, reinforcing its commitment to promoting not only economic ties but also social well-being. The event, held on Saturday, 2nd May 2026, at The Aisle Residence, Lekki Phase 1 Lagos, Nigeria, brought together participants from diverse…
At Lafarge Africa, we walk the talk when it comes to women empowerment, that’s why in commemoration of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026 and in furtherance of our theme “The Give to Gain Blueprint: Investing in Women for Sustainable Impact”, we partnered with Leadway Health, to deliver a Free Breast Cancer Screening for women in Lagos. The initiative was…
For a full week in May, Lagos became home to one of the city’s most immersive cultural and fan experiences as Heineken House Experience transformed Ilubirin into a vibrant destination for sport, music, entertainment, and connection. Running across key dates during the UEFA Champions League semi-finals and Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix weekend, the multi-day experience brought together football…
Nigerian fashion designer Veekee James celebrates her journey to motherhood in a custom cream silk halter-neck maternity gown. Photographed in Lagos, the portraits preceded the arrival of her daughter, Eliana Adeife Atere, in May 2026. Photo Credit: Veekee James/Instagram She is here. Veekee James and her husband Femi Atere have welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Eliana…
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