BellaNaija celebrated two decades at the Grand Red Carpet Experience under the High Fashion Icon theme. Nigerian men stepped out in vintage pinstripes, Victorian tailcoats, metallic jacquard, and royal regalia. The post Pinstripes, Top Hats & Coral Beads: See How the Men Did High Fashion for BellaNa
Uche Pedro embraced BellaNaija at 20’s High Fashion Icon theme in a sculptural crimson gown with micro-pleating, an exaggerated shoulder and a ruffled trumpet skirt for the BellaNaija at 20 Grand Red Carpet Experience. The post Uche Pedro’s High Fashion Icon Look for BellaNaija at 20 Was a Sculptura
From recreating Chanel looks in Lagos to the Grand Palais, 22-year-old Nigerian model Rachael Ojuromi made her runway debut for Chanel SS27 in Paris. The post Rachael Ojuromi Walks Chanel SS27 After Her Viral Lagos Recreation Caught Matthieu Blazy’s Eye appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Afri
Dr Akin Faminu has been inducted into The Business of Fashion 500 Class of 2026, celebrating his influence on global menswear at the annual BoF 500 Gala in Paris. The post Akin Faminu Inducted Into the BoF 500 Class of 2026 For Putting Nigerian Menswear on the Global Radar appeared first on BellaNai
Zimbabwean writer Simbarashe Steyn Kundizeza has been named the 2026 Caine Prize winner for his short story “The Blue Fighter,” published by The Shallow Tales Review in 2025. He takes home £10,000, with his win confirmed at the prize’s ceremony in London this October before he’s celebrated with the
Simon & Schuster UK has named Abimbola Omisore the winner of New Chapter, its award for new writers, securing the Peckham-born British-Nigerian author a two-book publishing deal with a six-figure advance. Her debut novel is set to publish across all formats in 2028. New Chapter drew more than 500 su
Remy Baidoo knows how to turn friendship into a good story. She did it with her debut novel, building a bestselling book from the lives of the three women closest to her. Now she has a second book to write and nothing to say. Her friends are growing apart, their lives are changing, and the […]
The 2026 CANEX Prize for Publishing has announced its longlist, with 13 books from publishers across Africa and the Caribbean advancing to the next stage. The list spans novels rooted in Nigerian and Mozambican history, an Arabic-language novel from Chad, Caribbean history and food writing, poetry,
How Audiomack rewired the way Nigeria listens to music, and why it took Lagos seriously long before the rest of the industry saw gold The post How Audiomack led the new wave of how Nigerians consume music appeared first on NotjustOk.
Nigerian-born, Italy-based musician Charles Onyeabor has recorded another major milestone in his growing international career following the successful second edition of The Charles Onyeabor Show, held on Saturday, October 3, at Hard Rock Cafe in Florence, Italy. The event, which returned to the same
FOLA, in an official announcement, has confirmed the tracklist as well as the artists featured on his sophomore album, '9.' The post Full tracklist and artists featured on FOLA's new album, '9' revealed appeared first on NotjustOk.
Straffitti, Suono Sai and Jeriq Lyrics WOUNJURE #SWAG by Straffitti, Suono Sai and Jeriq is a flirtatious and sensual song about intense attraction, with the lyrics expressing desire, confidence, and admiration for a woman’s appearance and movement. The artists also highlight their flashy lifestyle,
Letters of credence are formal diplomatic documents issued by a country’s head of state to confirm the appointment of an ambassador or permanent representative. The post Oke presents letter of credence to Macron, assumes duty as Nigeria’s envoy to France appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Beyond Nigeria, concerns over Ebola and declining malaria financing also kept regional health security in focus. The post Health Review: Ebola alert, Lassa fever deaths, maternal health push, other developments that shaped September appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigeria, who occupied 26th position in the previous ranking, were punished for their mixed results in the opening matches of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The post FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles plunge to 30th, drop to Africa’s sixth appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
[Bird Story Agency] At Kirinyaga University, researchers are testing whether Kenya can produce quality Bt cotton seed locally. The trials could help improve supply and lower costs, but taking the research to farmers will require commercial investment and support across the cotton value chain.
