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“My Story is Proof You Can Make It”: Victor Osimhen Tells All in “A Prayer From the Gutter”

“My Story is Proof You Can Make It”: Victor Osimhen Tells All in “A Prayer From the Gutter”

Photo Credit: Victor Osimhen/Instagram Victor Osimhen has never been the kind of footballer who lets the game come to him. Anyone who has watched him play knows that. But in a deeply moving new essay for The Players’ Tribune titled “A Prayer From the Gutter,” the Super Eagles talisman takes us somewhere far more personal than a football pitch….

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Is There An Intersection Between Fashion and Big Brother Naija?

Is There An Intersection Between Fashion and Big Brother Naija?

Shaun Okojie, BBN 2024 housemate, on the runway for Cute Saint. A few days after winning the Her Money, Her Power contest inside the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) house, Anita Ukah, a BBNaija season 9 housemate, walked the runway for the fashion brand Y’wandelag during the 2024 Lagos Fashion Week. It was the first public appearance for Anita since…

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Wizkid in Head-to-Toe Leather and Pharrell in a Satin Bomber Just Raised the Bar for Male Style

Wizkid in Head-to-Toe Leather and Pharrell in a Satin Bomber Just Raised the Bar for Male Style

Photo Credit: Wizkid/Instagram Is Wizkid cooking? That is the question his latest Instagram post has left us with, and we are not entirely sure we are ready for the answer. The photos, shot alongside American musician, record producer, and fashion designer Pharrell Williams, dropped with no caption worthy of an explanation, and now the internet is doing what it…

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Meet the Stylist Behind Dave & Tems’ Raindance Looks And Why She Refuses the ‘Stylist’ Label

Gabriella John Nasky (Naskii) went viral for styling Tems and Dave’s “Raindance” with just 48 hours’ notice. But the career pivot that got her there started with a simple irritation: watching music videos where the outfits just didn’t make sense. “I’d watch a music video or a film and think, ‘Why are you wearing that here?’ It didn’t blend…

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Thinking of Getting a Braided Ponytail (Shuku)? Read This First

Braided ponytails (Shuku) are having a serious moment right now. The sleek stitch braid ponytail, especially the ultra small versions, is literally everywhere. It is polished, dramatic, and undeniably pretty. But before you rush to your braider with screenshot in hand, there are a few important things to keep in mind. Let us start with the truth many people…

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The First in My Bloodline Trend Featuring Nigerian Women That Is Stopping People Mid Scroll

If you’ve been on Twitter (X) lately, you’ve likely seen your timeline flooded with beautiful photos and even more beautiful stories. The “First in my bloodline to…” trend has taken over, and it’s the wholesome, revolutionary content we didn’t know we needed this February. What started as a simple caption has blossomed into a global celebration of women shattering…

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Dayo Akinbode: Why Moving Across West Africa Still Feels Impossible

Dayo Akinbode: Why Moving Across West Africa Still Feels Impossible

Some journeys look effortless on the map with a simple line between two neighbouring countries. These journeys, however, become unexpectedly complicated the moment you attempt to work on the logistics. My recent trip from Conakry in Guinea to Freetown in neighbouring Sierra Leone proved just how easily such a seemingly simple journey can become complicated.  I had just travelled…

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