When news broke that dozens of schoolchildren had been abducted in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, many Nigerians reacted with the now familiar cocktail of horror, outrage and exhaustion. Horror because children were involved. Outrage because this should never happen. Exhaustion because it has happened before. And it will probably happen again. That last sentence is perhaps the most heartbreaking part of all. I grew up in communities that looked very much like the one these children cam

After months of speculation and a whirlwind romance that captured the attention of fans worldwide, global pop superstar Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner have officially said "I do." The couple reportedly exchanged vows in an intimate civil ceremony in London on Saturday, surrounded by a small circle of family and close friends. While neither Lipa nor Turner has publicly shared details from the day, reports suggest the ceremony was intentionally understated, reflecting the pai

I had just finished watching a video of Mariah Ann Martin, a beautiful mother of four, in tears as she shared the devastating revelation that her husband of thirteen years had fathered a week-old baby outside their marriage. Then I thought about Gayle King, who recently spoke about discovering her husband had cheated on her with a friend inside their matrimonial home. Then there is Kristy Sarah. Then there are my sisters. Then there are millions of women across the world w

From Lagos to London, Mode Men celebrates two decades of influence and cultural storytelling. For two decades, Mode Men has remained a relevant force in an ever-evolving industry. At a time when authentic African masculinity was rarely represented with nuance, the publication quietly stepped in, set a standard, and became a defining visual and editorial reference for what had long been misunderstood, underrepresented or mischaracterised. Now, as the brand celebrates its 20-ye

Heidi Klum stepped onto the Met Gala carpet as a living sculpture - a striking homage to The Veiled Vestal by Italian sculptor Raffaelle Monti. Created by Mike Marino, the look transformed latex and spandex into the illusion of carved marble, echoing the softness, stillness and technical impossibility of the original sculpture. The veiled face, the delicate folds, the almost stone-like texture - every detail blurred the line between body, fabric and fine art. And this is wher

Menopause was something I heard my mother whisper about with her friends-a distant, almost mythical phase I filed under old age problems. Certainly not mine. Not now. Not anytime soon. So when a friend casually asked if I might be in perimenopause, I almost recoiled. Excuse me? Why is my name in the same sentence as menopause? I’m not even old enough. Or so I thought. Then, like a slow-building tsunami, it arrived. Not in my body first-but on my screen. Think pieces. Reels. C

Tomorrow, May 5, is the Met Gala - the most important night in global fashion. And once again, all eyes are on Anna Wintour. But before there was Anna… there was Diana Vreeland. Consider this your fashion history refresher-because if you know fashion, you know it always looks back to move forward. Scroll to read more.

Why waiting to be recognised is quietly stalling your career. There’s a myth many professionals still operate under: that if you work hard enough, someone will notice. That your consistency will speak for itself. That your results will travel. That your name will come up in the rooms that matter. Sometimes it does. But often, it doesn’t. In this piece, Franka Chiedu explores how self-silencing - a psychological pattern where individuals downplay or withhold their voice, achie

At the just-concluded OnPoint Expression Fashion Showcase, the brand transformed the runway into a living narrative, where fashion met feeling and every look carried intention. It was an evening steeped in elegance, but charged with something deeper: identity, artistry, and unapologetic self-expression. Five exclusive collections unfolded seamlessly across the runway, brought to life by 22 professional models whose presence moved beyond presentation into performance. Strategi

Franka Chiedu and Ujunwa Ogadimma dissect The Honest Bunch Podcast interview with Roby Ekpo, unpacking the deeply layered breakdown of his marriage to Mayowa. What initially presents as a vulnerable, almost confessional moment quickly unfolds into a more complex narrative-one that raises questions about truth, timing, and the power of public storytelling. Together, they examine not just what was said, but what was implied, omitted, and later challenged. Let's get into it. Uju

Africa Live Entertainment Conference 2026 Concludes in Johannesburg, Marking a Turning Point for the Continent’s Live Entertainment Industry The Africa Live Entertainment Conference (ALEC) 2026 wrapped up this week after three days of intensive dialogue in Johannesburg, South Africa, bringing together a broad coalition of stakeholders from across the live entertainment ecosystem. Leading the charge is convener Sasha P, who is rapidly becoming a defining voice in the push to

The debate on proximity, power, and workplace dynamics isn’t as black and white as it seems - it calls for nuance, not outrage or blind agreement. Franka Chiedu writes. Emma Grede’s comments have struck a nerve, particularly with women and especially women of colour, because they touch on a truth many people experience but rarely say out loud: Workplaces still reward visibility, proximity, and informal influence. Being physically present often means you are in the room when d