Lagos Fashion Week Announces Woven Threads V: Exploring the Power of Community in Fashion
Lagos Fashion Week will present the fifth edition of Woven Threads from April 12th to April 14th, 2024. This season's showcase, themed “Commune”, goes beyond the runway, shining a light on the individuals and communities that contribute to the artistry. Sustainability
Nomadic Art Gallery Presents “Ekomo” A Duo Exhibition by Minika Ohobu and Hakeem Salaam
Nomadic Art Gallery (NAG) proudly presents "Ekomo," a duo exhibition featuring Minika Ohobu and Hakeem Salaam, and explores Africa's musical heritage. Taking its name from the Efik word for ‘Drum’, “Ekomo” delves into the rich African musical heritage unraveling diverse African
DAMBE WARRIORS LEAGUE SUPERFIGHT 02 SETS LAGOS ABLAZE WITH SPECTACLE NOT SOON FORGOTTEN
“INSANE!” This was the most common superlative used to describe the Dambe event held at Muri Okunola Park this past Sunday the 3rd of March. Residents from all parts of Lagos were treated to nine spectacular fights. Six warriors earned
View Catalogue | Young Contemporaries 2024 | Rele Gallery, Lagos
This year’s edition of The Young Contemporaries presents new projects by four artists —Praise Sanni-Adeniyi, David Ngaji, Atinuke Macaulay-Layinde and Salomon Moneyang — working across traditional two-dimensional mediums in engaging complex issues from shifting states of being and the nature
BoConcept Abidjan Presents, “Art Meets Design Before the Holidays”
Get ready to be swept off your feet as "Art meets Design" takes center stage at BoConcept in Abidjan, Ivory Coast this month! It features work by internationally renowned artist, Ibn Cheikh Sallah Diebkilé, with fellow artists Georges Yao and
Kokopelli Gallery’s Parallel Passages Exhibition Garners Praise in Grand Unveiling
On November 25, 2023, Kokopelli Gallery hosted a successful private unveiling of its exhibition, ‘Parallel Passages: Typologies’ attracting attendees from different walks of life. The showcase, featuring eight contemporary artists employing paintings, sculptures, and mixed media, drew attention from key
Amarelis Presents ‘Mothering’ Collection at Africa Fashion Week London 2023
Amarelis, a renowned fashion brand known for its artistic creations, recently took center stage at Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) to unveil its mesmerizing collection titled 'Mothering.' Inspired by the strength and grace of African women, each piece in the
Splendours of the Omo Valley – The beauty of the Surma and Mursi tribes captured by Giovanna Aryafara
Nestled within the remote Omo Valley of southern Ethiopia, the Surma and Mursi tribes unfold a fascinating narrative through their distinctive and avant-garde approach to fashion. Drawing inspiration solely from nature, these tribes showcase an ingenious craftsmanship that rivals global
Parallel Passages: Typologies
Kokopelli Gallery presents the exhibition Parallel Passages: Typologies, an exhibition that opens us to a world of surrealism and storytelling. Exploring the theme of typology, seven contemporary Nigerian artists take us on a journey of enlightenment using different media to
Five brands we love at Lagos Fashion Week 2023
Lagos Fashion Week has long been an annual extravaganza that brings together the finest designers, trendsetters, and fashion enthusiasts from Nigeria and beyond. As the highly anticipated event unfolds once again, we find ourselves immersed in a world of breathtaking