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

I respect and value Beyoncé’s cultural contributions and all but honestly, I didn’t love her Met Gala look this year-but I understood it. And somehow, that feels like the real issue. Because at the Met Gala, understanding the assignment is the bare minimum. The real currency is impact. It’s the ability to stop time, shift culture, and give us something we didn’t even know we needed to see. Beyoncé’s look-custom by Olivier Rousteing, a collaborator she has returned to for seve

In Beed, Maharashtra, a horrific practice festers quietly in the sugarcane fields. Women — most of them in their 20s — are being subjected to hysterectomies. Not because they are ill. But because their bodies, doing exactly what bodies are meant to do, have become inconvenient. Over 13,000 women have had their wombs removed. Not by choice. By pressure. Maharashtra’s sugarcane industry runs on the Jodi system — a husband and wife treated as one working unit, expected to meet g

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

Self-styled in Tom Ford, Teyana leaned all the way into movement - a silver, swaying silhouette that comes alive as she walks. The face-framing fringe, the fluidity, the drama - it’s giving performance, not just presence. She told British Vogue she imagined it as a “ghost of a body,” appearing and disappearing in motion - and to be fair, you can see it. It’s theatrical, hypnotic, and built for the camera. Does it fully land with the theme? Debatable. Did she commit to the bit

In a night defined by interpretation, Anok Yai didn’t just follow the brief of the Met Gala - she deepened it. Where others leaned into spectacle, her look reached into art history, drawing from the iconography of the Mater Dolorosa - the sorrowful Virgin Mary, a figure immortalised through centuries of religious art. Designed by Pierpaolo Piccioli, the dress carried his signature language of emotional couture - where volume, restraint, and feeling collide. The sculptural bla

From Teyana Taylor setting the tone to appearances from La La Anthony, Gabrielle Union, and Nia Long, this pre–Met Gala gathering was equal parts style, star power, and after-hours allure. Held in an intimate, high-energy setting, the night blurred the lines between fashion, performance, and pure cultural moment. Think bold looks, effortless chemistry, and the kind of curated chaos that only happens when icons let their hair down. If there was ever a group chat to be in-or a

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

Nigerian rapper Ice Prince is stepping into what looks like one of the most intentional phases of his career yet. The artist recently shared a striking weight-loss transformation, but beyond the visuals, it's the discipline behind it that's really getting people talking. In a candid post, Ice Prince described his journey as a "testimony of grace," outlining a strict, almost monastic lifestyle shift. From cutting out sugar, alcohol, soda, bread and processed carbs, to quitting

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

From high-drama couture to striking, editorial-style visuals, the duo deliver a bold, theatrical moment for the Devil Wears Prada 2 soundtrack - where music meets pure runway fantasy. We watched Devil wears Prada2, a movie, bring two other giants (fashion & music) together and they made art; a masterpiece and we are intrigued.

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