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    Iretidayo “Ireti” Zaccheaus Virgil t-shirt
    Fashion + Beauty
    11 January 2023

    The Powerhouse Behind Nigeria’s Biggest Streetwear Event

    Street Souk has become Nigeria's most popular streetwear event. OkayAfrica spent time with the founder, Iretidayo “Ireti” Zaccheaus, while she prepared for the event.

    American designer Virgil Abloh wearing yellow sneakers
    Fashion + Beauty
    07 December 2021

    These African Streetwear Designers are Paying Tribute to Virgil Abloh

    Virgil Abloh passed away in late November. But his influence on streetwear designers working in Africa lives on.

    Meet Uncle Soft, the Stylist Dressing Lagos’ New Class of Musicians
    Music
    20 May 2020

    Uncle Soft Is the Stylist Dressing Lagos’ New Class of Musicians

    The Nigerian designer and stylist tells us about the process of creating his signature streetwear looks for the likes of Fireboy DML, Blaqbonez, Oxlade and more.

    Daily Paper Enlists Ghanaian Artist David Alabo For New Tarot Card Capsule Collection
    Arts + Culture
    26 March 2020

    Daily Paper Enlists Ghanaian Artist David Alabo For New Tarot Card Capsule Collection

    The streetwear brand's new line of t-shirts feature striking, Afro-Surrealist designs by Ghanaian artist David Alabo.

    Nike Has Unveiled a New Nigeria 2020 Kit—and It's Just as Striking as the First
    Sports
    06 February 2020

    Nike Has Unveiled a New Nigeria 2020 Kit—and It's Just as Striking as the First

    The Super Eagle's new kits are an impressive follow-up to the 2018 design.

    MIZIZI Has Released a Special Edition 'Lion King' Jersey in Collaboration with Disney
    Fashion
    18 July 2019

    MIZIZI Has Released a Special Edition 'Lion King' Jersey in Collaboration with Disney

    The sleek baseball jersey was designed to celebrate the 25th anniversary of "The Lion King."

    Nigeria's Iconic Nike World Cup Kit Is Being Re-Released
    Sports
    11 June 2019

    Nigeria's Iconic Nike World Cup Kit Is Being Re-Released

    Didn't get to grab one the first time around? Don't vex.

    This Is What Wizkid's Starboy Pop-Up in New York City Looked Like
    USA
    13 August 2018

    This Is What Wizkid's Starboy Pop-Up in New York City Looked Like

    The afrobeats star debuted his Starboy merch exclusively at REIGN.

    First Look: Marvel & MIZIZI Present Their Highly Anticipated 'Black Panther'-Inspired Baseball Jersey
    Style
    15 May 2018

    First Look: Marvel & MIZIZI Present Their Highly Anticipated 'Black Panther'-Inspired Baseball Jersey

    The African streetwear brand responds to fan demand with an exclusive jersey in collaboration with Marvel.

    Meet the Streetwear Designer Fusing Her British-Nigerian Heritage with the New Wave
    Style
    20 January 2017

    Meet the Streetwear Designer Fusing Her British-Nigerian Heritage with the New Wave

    OkayAfrica catches up with streetwear designer, Ebele Ojechi, of BËLË, where she talks inspiration and thinking outside of the box.

    Petite Noir x Gold Coast Trading Co. x Drone Society
    Style
    28 May 2014

    Petite Noir x Gold Coast Trading Co. x Drone Society

    Petite Noir and Gold Coast Trading Company teamed up to release a fashion capsule collection entitled Gold Drones.

    High Summer 'Hair' With Caven + Etomi's Kingdom
    Style
    05 May 2014

    High Summer 'Hair' With Caven + Etomi's Kingdom

    Caven + Etomi presented the latest Kingdom High Summer collection, entitled 'Hair', inspired by photography's work of J.D Okhai Ojeikere.

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