French fashion house Dior has appointed Jonathan Anderson as its first-ever sole creative director overseeing menswear, womenswear, and haute couture. It’s the first time since Christian Dior himself that all creative arms of the house will be led by one designer. At just 40 years old, Anderson now finds himself at the helm of one…
As Muslims across the nation celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, the Executive Chairman of Ibarapa Central Local Government, Hon. Adeleke Ayodele Olusola has extended heartfelt greetings to the Muslim faithful within and beyond the local government. In his goodwill message made available by his personal assistant Azeez Sodiq Adesina, Hon. Adeleke described the Eid-el-Kabir festival as a time…
As Muslims across Nigeria and the world celebrate the joyous occasion of Eid al-Adha (Sallah), Engr. Dr. David Olusegun Okanlawon, Chairman of the Olusegun Okanlawon Foundation (OOF), has extended his heartfelt felicitations to the Muslim Ummah. In a message released by his media aide, Adedokun Sunday Harshasha, Engr. Dr. Okanlawon emphasized the profound significance of…
Glenn Mena made his mark years ago with his first single “Movement” in 2016—long after starting music in 2006. Now based in Cape Town, South Africa, the Warri-born artist has finally felt a clear sense of sound identity and direction with his latest album Night Bus, released in December 2024. It is a deeply personal…
When a young woman from Santo Antão stepped onto Idols stage in Portugal back in 2010, no one knew they were witnessing the start of a story that would stretch across continents. But she knew. You could hear it in her voice: raw, elegant, and already carrying more history than her years could explain. That…
Achraf Hakimi etched his name deeper into African football history on Saturday night as the Moroccan right-back helped Paris Saint-Germain secure their first-ever UEFA Champions League title, scoring in their 5-0 demolition of Inter Milan. In doing so, he earned his second winners’ medal, becoming one of only a select few African players to win…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles edged past Jamaica 5–4 on penalties to win the 2025 Unity Cup at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium, reclaiming the title they lifted 21 years ago. After a thrilling 2–2 draw in regulation time, the match went to penalties, as Christantus Uche converted the decisive spot-kick to seal victory for Nigeria. The shootout…
An Ibarapa-born and member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Barrister Opeyemi Tijani (BOT), has extended warm congratulations to Senator Yunus Akintunde on his significant appointment as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South West Development Commission (SWDC). Barrister Tijani described Senator Akintunde’s elevation to this pivotal role as “a…
Nigerian designer Nifemi Marcus-Bello has been honored with a Special Mention at the prestigious 2025 Loewe Foundation Craft Prize, recognizing his innovative approach to contemporary African design. The award was presented during a ceremony at Madrid’s Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum, where 30 finalists from around the world showcased their work. View this post on Instagram A…
Born Oluwapelumi Olorunda in Lagos’ Agege district, Runda’s rise from a shy high school poet to one of Nigeria’s most compelling independent artists is a testament to perseverance. Growing up in a community with limited opportunities, he turned to music at 16, refining his craft through storytelling and melodic innovation. After his breakout self-titled EP…
LAGOS, NIGERIA – May 30, 2025 – Rising stars Outsyd Eddie and Jnr Elder teamed up with night-life/party DJ, Outsyd DJ, are ready to set the scene ablaze with their latest single, “Afa Kennedy,” officially dropping May 30th across all major streaming platforms. Initially sparked by a viral TikTok sound the duo shared earlier this…
From satirical album covers to building creator communities, Kolapo is quietlyengineering the platforms shaping Africa’s cultural future. In a world where most people follow trends, Kolapo Oladapo builds tectonic plates andshifts the cultural ground beneath them. Equal parts futurist, storyteller, and systemsengineer, Kolapo’s work over the last decade has shaped how Africa sees itself—and howthe…
The ongoing collaboration between visionary designer Grace Wales Bonner and sportswear giant adidas Originals, which began in 2020, has evolved into a cult-favorite partnership in recent years—most notably through the reimagining of the classic adidas Samba silhouette. Her versions of the Samba played a key role in the silhouette’s popularity over the past few years,…
The Unity Cup returns this week at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium from May 27 to 31, with four culturally rich nations, Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago, set to turn London into a celebration of football, identity, and community. Held last in 2004, the original Unity Cup saw Nigeria lift the trophy after wins…
In celebration of the 2025 Children’s Day, the Executive Chairman of Ibarapa Central Local Government, Hon. Adeleke Ayodele Olusola has extended heartfelt greetings to children across the local government and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to promoting child welfare, education and protection. In his message made available by his personal assistant Azeez Sodiq Adesina, Hon. Adeleke…