Venus Williams at the 2026 Met Gala wearing a floor-length black sequin mermaid gown with a Swarovski couture silver filigree neckpiece with cascading crystal chains, styled by Ronald Burton III, hair by JAWARA and makeup by Karina Milan. Photo Credit: Venus Williams/Instagram Venus Williams did not come to the 2026 Met Gala to simply co-chair. She came to make…
If fashion was the headline at this year’s Met Gala, then beauty quietly stole the show. Under the “Fashion Is Art” theme, the glam was anything but an afterthought. Faces became canvases, hair turned sculptural, and makeup pushed into territory that felt closer to installation art than everyday beauty. The standout moment of the night came from Anok Yai,…
He found the envelope on top of his autographed Nwankwo Kanu Super Eagles shirt. He quickly snatched it up and absent-mindedly dusted off the football jersey. It was a prized possession and the one thing in their bedroom that he took personal care of. Where was Ajoke? He hadn’t been concerned when she didn’t pick up his usual pre-lunchtime…
Beyonce in Olivier Rousteing at the Met Gala. Photo Credit: Beyonce/Instagram Every year, fashion’s biggest night delivers spectacle, but this year’s Met Gala feels especially intentional. This year’s exhibition is titled “Costume Art,” and it anchors everything about tonight. The dress code, “Fashion Is Art” setting the tone, the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art transformed into a…
The original King of Pop, Michael Jackson, in an iconic sequined ensemble. His catalogue has seen a massive resurgence in May 2026, leading to his position as the No. 1 global digital artist with over 81 million Spotify monthly listeners. Photo Credit: Mjes/Instagram Michael Jackson has not released a new song since his passing in 2009. He has not…
A detailed view of Akin Faminu’s high-fashion accessories for the 2026 Met Gala, where he pairs an avant-garde hat with bold gold pieces to meet the Fashion Is Art challenge. Photo Credit: Akin Faminu/Instagram When you hear the Met Gala, what comes to your mind? The outstanding looks, right? The ones that stretch fashion into something more expressive, more…
Ayo Edebiri wears a custom Ferragamo piece by Maximilian Davis for the 2025 Met Gala. The gown is elevated by Edo coral beads, a nod to Nigerian heritage that perfectly met the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” theme. Photo Credit: Ayo Edebiri/Instagram Tonight is the night. The 2026 Met Gala is happening, and if you are not already counting down…
Albums are often a cohesive body of work that allows the artist to spread their creative tentacles. While the album can be themed, other subject matters can also be explored. For instance, an artist can explore poverty or grind in a love-themed album. It is allowed, as long as the other subject matter does not overshadow the album’s main…
Nord Automobiles marked a key milestone in Lagos as it hosted its Q1 press conference, unveiling Nord Finance, its new vehicle financing initiative. The announcement introduced a new layer to the company’s operations, expanding beyond manufacturing into structured vehicle ownership solutions. Guests at the event were presented with Nord Finance as a new platform designed to support vehicle purchases…
Ayra Starr navigates the culinary “shambles” of Quenlin Blackwell’s kitchen, where a planned Jollof rice session eventually pivoted to a simpler Nigerian favourite. Photo Credit: Quenlin Blackwell/Instagram In a session that can only be described as a beautiful kind of chaos, Ayra Starr recently joined Quenlin Blackwell for a high-energy episode of “Feeding Starving Celebrities,” and it’s an easy…
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