Film + TV
20 October 2022
How Nana Afriyah Helped Bring the Costumes of ‘The Woman King’ to Life
The Ghanaian designer and costume coordinator worked with the film's costume designer and led a team of local artisans to make the actor's outfits.
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Arts + Culture
29 September 2022
The Art of Cosplaying at Lagos Comic Con 2022
Lagos Comic Con serves as one of the largest conventions making cosplay thrive, thereby building a subculture in Nigeria.
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Video: Walé Oyéjidé of Ikiré Jones Breaks Down the Incredible Costume Design In 'Black Panther'
Black Panther's costume designers drew on a number of African influences to bring Wakandan style to life.
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