• Vincent Desmond

    Vincent Desmond is a writer living in Lagos, Nigeria covering culture, art and identity. Check out his website at desmondvincent.me

Stories by Vincent Desmond

A close up image of a plate of jollof rice on a table.

The Ten Best Jollof Spots in Nigeria

Arts + Culture
A painting of a woman standing with two children of different ages.

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

West Africa
An image from the film, Living in Bondage, of two men looking at something offscreen.

A Definitive Ranking of 5 Old Nollywood Film Remakes

Film + TV
​Ayra Starr in the album cover for 19 & Dangerous Deluxe.

The Best Ayra Starr Songs

Music
An image of three models wearing blue and white dyed clothing items.

Rukky Ladoja on Building a Socially Responsible Nigerian Fashion Brand

Style
An image of the singer Tems on the Academy Awards’ red carpet wearing a spectacular white ensemble that goes over her head.

Dunsin Wright on Creating Tems' Headline-Grabbing Style Moments

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

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

Fashion + Beauty
Tia Adeola

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

Fashion + Beauty
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The Best Street Style of Lagos Fashion Week 2022

Fashion + Beauty
lagos nigeria edm rave party

How Lagos’ Inclusive Rave Scene Is Popularizing EDM In Nigeria

Music
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An Inside Look Into the Underground Queer Party Scene in Nigeria

Nigeria
​Asa Expands Her Horizons With New Album ‘V’

​Asa Expands Her Horizons With New Album ‘V’

Music
The 8 Best Moments From Lagos Fashion Week 2021

The 8 Best Moments From Lagos Fashion Week 2021

Fashion + Beauty
Lagos Fashion Week 2021: The Most Stylish Looks We Saw

Lagos Fashion Week 2021: The Most Stylish Looks We Saw

Fashion + Beauty
Here's Your Ultimate Guide To Nigerian Street Food

Here's Your Ultimate Guide To Nigerian Street Food

Nigeria
Ayra Starr Is Ready For This

Ayra Starr Is Ready For This

Music
Adekunle Gold Is Living His Best Life

Adekunle Gold Is Living His Best Life

Music