African heritage
28 Oct
Business Aviation firm, Vivajets, has showcased a newly designed cabin crew outfit that underscores its African heritage on the runway. The firm was a sponsor and a participant at the Lagos Fashion Week 2024, where it unveiled the new attire, created by renowned Ivorian fashion designer, Loza Maléombho, who designed Beyoncé’s outfit in the ‘Black…
25 Sep
The Uyo Fashion Week 2024, held on September 21st and 22nd marked a defining moment for African fashion as it celebrated cultural heritage and creativity. Endorsed by the Akwa Ibom State Government, the event showcased an array of stunning designs that paid homage to African roots while embracing contemporary flair. This year's theme, "Empower Creativity,…
2 Sep
For many People of African descent living abroad, finding a way to stay connected to their cultural roots can be challenging. Pelumi Akinwande, the founder of Minist, is addressing this need by offering a fashion line that celebrates African heritage in a modern and relatable way. Minist, launched toward the end of 2023, it is…
26 Jul 2024
Miss Tourism Nigeria, Joy Ebere, has said that Nigerian film-makers have a role to play in promoting tourism locally and internationally
18 Mar 2024
In the aftermath of the current mass exodus of Nigerians to different parts of the world in search of greener pastures, a US-based Jamaican, Dr. Christopher Brooks, has embarked on a deeply personal odyssey of self-discovery, culminating in the launch of his heartfelt book, "Omowale: One Man’s Justice Journey." Against the backdrop of a vibrant…
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The Federal Government has concluded arrangements aimed at restoring at least 100 million hectares of land, saying that the initiatives would
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There is a reason Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, Sardauna of Ilorin, enjoys his solo moves within or outside of the state capital:
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Nollywood actress, director and producer, Iyabo Ojo, fondly called Queen Mother, has stated an official announcement that her daughter, Priscilla Ojo’s marriage rites have been made and full permission for her marriage granted. She officially disclosed this on Sunday night, February 9, 2025, via her Instagram handle: “The Ojo family has received and accepted all…
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The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) in the Southwest Zone has declared an indefinite withdrawal of services
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The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and BHM, a global communications and public relations firm, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the visibility and reputation of NSE through strategic communications initiatives. The agreement was signed at NSE’s Lagos Liaison Office, with attendees including NSE President Engr. Margaret Aina Oguntala, Vice President for…
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is set to enforce the 16-year minimum entry age requirement into tertiary institutions, The Guardian can authoritatively report. This is even as the examination body has announced that 201,867 candidates successfully registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) within the first week of registration. In its…
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The Oyo State Government said it had registered 12,128 hospitality outfits for the proper monitoring and coordinating of their activities. The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun, stated this on Monday during a press conference held at the Eleyele Waterfront, Ibadan, ahead of the celebration of Lovers' Day, tagged 'Valentine Cruise.' Olatunbosun noted…
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The newly appointed Commissioner of Police in Anambra, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has assumed office as the 35th Commissioner of Police for the Anambra State Police Command. Orutugu’s appointment follows the redeployment of the former commissioner, CP Nnaghe Itam, to the force headquarters. Orutugu officially resumed his duties on Monday and immediately visited the scene of…
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Oyo State Government is set to benefit from a partnership with the United Kingdom Agritech Centre in the area of boosting agriculture
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In the profound words of Chinua Achebe, often regarded as the father of modern literature, “Until the lions have their historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.” In a contemporary context, Ifeoma Ebo, a Nigerian-American Transdisciplinary Designer based in Brooklyn, New York, chronicled Africa's history in her captivating art pieces, which…