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Vincent Desmond

The Ten Best Jollof Spots in Nigeria

Most will agree the prime spot to eat jollof rice is at a Nigerian home, but for the next best thing, here’s our list of top options.

arts culture

Vincent Desmond

Sankofa and the Sands of Time: How Ekow Eshun Curated his New Exhibition

The writer and curator looked to his Ghanaian roots to put together the show,In and Out of Time, which is opening at Accra’s Gallery 1957 this weekend.

news

A Definitive Ranking of 5 Old Nollywood Film Remakes

It’s a trend that doesn’t seem to be going away, and as Nollywood directors revisit old movies, some are doing so with more flair than others.

film tv

The Best Ayra Starr Songs

We round up Ayra Starr’s best songs and collaborations—from “Rush” to “Sability,” “Bloody Samaritan,” “2 Sugar” and much more.

music

Vincent Desmond

Rukky Ladoja on Building a Socially Responsible Nigerian Fashion Brand

The Nigerian designer behind Dye Lab has established a popular design brand based on the principle of little to no waste.

style

Vincent Desmond

Dunsin Wright on Creating Tems' Headline-Grabbing Style Moments

With Tems’ rise in global fame comes a greater need for fashion that keeps up with the star’s dazzling ascent. It’s a job Dunsin Wright was born for.

fashion beauty

Vincent Desmond

"Backstage is Where the Real Show Happens:’’ Behind the Scenes of Lagos Fashion Week 2022

The real magic of Lagos Fashion Week occurs backstage. Here is an inside look at how stylists, designers, models, photographers and makeup artists prep for a fashion show.

fashion beauty

Vincent Desmond

Tia Adeola on Her Lagos Fashion Week Debut and the Five Essentials She Can't Live Without

We caught up with Nigerian-born New York-based designer Tia Adeola on the inspiration behind her spring/summer 2023 collection, what it is like making her Lagos Fashion Week debut and the five essentials she can’t do fashion week without.

fashion beauty

Vincent Desmond

The Best Street Style of Lagos Fashion Week 2022

We spoke with some of the most stylish attendees at Lagos Fashion Week 2022 and asked them about their outfit inspirations and the best part of attending the event.

fashion beauty

Vincent Desmond

How Lagos’ Inclusive Rave Scene Is Popularizing EDM In Nigeria

The rave culture of acceptance and inclusiveness has turned many in Lagos into electro-heads. Today, EDM is one of the biggest rising genres in Nigeria.

music

Vincent Desmond

An Inside Look Into the Underground Queer Party Scene in Nigeria

As a result of the laws and law enforcement bodies in the country, queer nightlife in Nigeria is shrouded in secrecy and has been forced to go underground.

nigeria

Vincent Desmond

Asa Expands Her Horizons With New Album ‘V’

We interview the veteran Nigerian singer about her 'home cooked' new album and opening up to collaborations withWizkid, Amaaraeand more.

music

Vincent Desmond

Lagos Fashion Week 2021: The Most Stylish Looks We Saw

Lagos Fashion Week has established itself as the fashion event of the continent. Here are the best looks we saw this year.

fashion beauty

Vincent Desmond

Here's Your Ultimate Guide To Nigerian Street Food

From Suya, the best midnight snack ever, to the seasonal speciality corn-on-the-cob, we've got you covered.

nigeria

Vincent Desmond

How Beauty Boy, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, Is Shattering the Expectations of Masculinity In Nigeria

Affectionately known as Lipgloss Boy, Enioluwa has become one of the most popular influencers in Nigeria — and he's done so without conforming to the notions of masculinity or imposed limitations on what a man should be able to do.

arts culture

Vincent Desmond