For BLANCK’s Christmas Special, Tonye Garrick shares her wish for the season: peace. From childhood Christmas magic in Paris to a present-day desire for alignment, meaning, and stillness, she reflects on how her idea of “want” has beautifully evolved. Interview by Franka Chiedu The End. Stay tuned for more Blanck Magazine Christmas Special Features and follow Blanck on all social media platforms.

From luxury brand shake-ups to viral African creators and global music hits, this week’s headlines capture fashion, entertainment, and culture making waves worldwide. Compiled by Thokozile Ngulube. Stay tuned until next week.

Riziki Ilenre’s death has forced an uncomfortable reckoning with a truth many of us already know but rarely confront honestly: cyberbullying is not passive, and it is not harmless. Riziki, known on TikTok as sincerelynaija, died in December 12th. Police have since opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her passing, including reports that it occurred during a TikTok live. While authorities have not confirmed an official cause of death, what has dominated on

Supermodel Anok Yai has revealed that she has been quietly battling a serious congenital heart condition one that had been overworking her heart and slowly damaging her lungs long before the world ever knew. In a deeply personal social media post, Yai shared that what began as an asymptomatic condition for most of her life eventually escalated into alarming symptoms: a lingering cough, chest pains, coughing up blood, and moments of breathlessness. Still, she kept going. Worki

For our first BLANCK Magazine Christmas Special, we sit down with Deborah Falconer, UK based beauty enthusiast, UGC creator, makeup artist, and all-round fabulous baddie, as she shares what Christmas means to her and ten of her favourite things this season. From quiet moments to meaningful rituals, Deborah reflects on how her relationship with Christmas has evolved, and what she’s truly wishing for this year. What are yours? Drop your favourite Christmas moments or must-have

Nigeria has made it clear: no valid visa, no entry, no exceptions. In 2025, the Federal Government, led by the Minister of Interior, introduced sweeping immigration reforms that replaced the old visa-on-arrival system with a fully digitised e-visa and pre-arrival landing/exit card process. Under these new rules, airlines are barred from transporting passengers without approved Nigerian visas, and sanctions await carriers that flout the law. The aim, according to officials, i

Christmas, for me, has always lived in the small things. The smells of roasted goat meat. The hot, blistering nsala, pepper soup with pounded yam. The hours spent plucking wet feathers from rapture chickens. The noise and laughter that filled our house. The anticipation that sat in my chest as I prepared to wear a new Christmas dress, visiting neighbours and village cousins. And the extra excitement of how much money I would make from those visits, visits where we knew not to

In the wake of the shocking deaths of acclaimed filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, President Donald Trump took to social media with a post that has drawn widespread criticism. The Reiners were found dead in their Brentwood, Los Angeles home on December 14, 2025, in what authorities are treating as an apparent homicide. Both had suffered stab wounds, and their son Nick Reiner has been arrested and booked on suspicion of murder and is being held

In their first official pre-wedding images, Ife of Diary of a Naija Gir l and Frank offer more than a visual introduction to their union; they present a quiet, intentional tribute to the lives and legacies that shaped them.   Frank is seen in a refined navy ensemble, worn in honour of his late father, who passed away in 2018. The choice of navy speaks to steadiness, dignity, and the legacy of manhood passed from one generation to the next.   Beside him, Ife wears a traditio

Breaking News (Dec. 15, 2025): Renowned filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, 68, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Sunday afternoon. Authorities are treating the deaths as a homicide. What Happened First responders were called to the Reiners’ Brentwood residence around 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 14. Inside, they found the couple dead from apparent stab wounds. According to People and multiple sources close to the family, the couple’s son,

From fashion runways to art spaces, TV moments to cultural conversations, this week delivered a mix of headlines shaping how we see creativity right now. Designers pushed boundaries, artists took centre stage, and familiar faces sparked fresh debates across pop culture. Here’s a sharp round-up of the stories that defined the week where style met substance, and culture stayed firmly in motion.

Social media influencer Mary Magdalene , whose real name was Denise Ivonne Jarvis Gongora , has died at the age of 33 after falling from a high-rise apartment building in Phuket, Thailand . Thai authorities confirmed that the incident occurred on December 9, 2025 , and that an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death is ongoing. According to police statements, Gongora fell from the ninth floor of the apartment building where she was staying. Her body was d

Models.com just dropped its Top 50 Male Models of 2025, and 15 brilliant Black models made the cut.Their runway dominance, blue-chip editorials and major campaign moments have cemented them as the next wave of global fashion superstars. Meet the talents shaping the future: Awwal Adeoti, Babacar N’doye, Badhiel Lony Nyang, Cherif Douamba, Craig Shimirimana, Dara Gueye, Douta Sidibe, Gaye Serigne, Gideon Adeniyi, Malik Anderson, Mamour Majeng, Matthew Seymour, Mohammed Hassan

Models.com has unveiled its Top 50 Models of 2025, and among the industry’s most sought-after names are 19 exceptional Black models shaping fashion’s new vanguard. From Yar Aguey, Victoria Fowole, Rejoice Chuol, Nyakong Chan, Nyajuok G, Nyaduola Gabriel, Maty Fall, Laura Reyes, Edna Karibwami, Dru Campbell, Divine Mugisha, Bebe Parnell, Awar Odhiang, Athiec Geng, Annemary Aderibigbe, Amar Akway, Alvar Claire, Ajus Samuel, to Ajel Akol, each of these rising stars reflects the

Jubilant Sykes, the 71-year-old Grammy-nominated opera singer, was found stabbed to death in his home in Santa Monica, California late Monday night. Police responded to a 911 call from his wife around 9:20 p.m., entering the residence in the 1700 block of Delaware Avenue, where they discovered Sykes with fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities arrested his son, 31-year-old Micah Sykes, who was found inside the home and taken into custody without incid

The 2026 Golden Globe nominations have arrived, setting the tone for what is already shaping up to be one of the most dynamic and culturally charged award seasons in years. This year’s list celebrates a powerful blend of established icons, rising stars, and performers whose work expanded the boundaries of storytelling across film and television. At the forefront of the buzzworthy lineup are Cynthia Erivo, Teyana Taylor, and Michael B. Jordan , each earning well-deserved recog

British rapper Ghetts , legally known as Justin Clarke-Samuel , has pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal collision in east London. The incident occurred on 18 October 2025 on Redbridge Lane East in Ilford, where 20-year-old Yubin Tamang was struck by a black BMW linked to the artist. Tamang was taken to hospital with critical injuries but died two days later. Police initially charged the rapper with causing serious injury by dangerous driv

Pantone’s decision to crown white as the Colour of the Year for 2026 has landed fashion in the middle of a creative debate. Traditionally associated with purity, minimalism, and luxury, white has long been a runway staple, from crisp tailoring and bridal references to sculptural couture and pared-back luxury basics. But as a global statement colour, its selection feels deliberately restrained. To understand why this choice has triggered such intense reaction, it’s important t

A tragic wave of violence shook South Africa over the weekend when a mass shooting erupted inside an unlicensed bar, leaving 12 people dead among them 3 children. The attack, which occurred in a residential area, has left the community in deep shock and raised urgent questions about safety, regulation, and the growing presence of illegal entertainment spots in vulnerable neighborhoods. According to early police reports, unidentified gunmen entered the establishment and opene