Once one of Britain's most recognisable comedians and television personalities, Russell Brand, 51, has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison after being found guilty of rape and three counts of sexual assault involving four women. The sentence was handed down at London's Southwark Crown Court on Monday, 9 November, following his conviction last week. During sentencing, Mr Justice Joel Bennathan delivered a damning assessment of Brand's behaviour, describing him

There is something wonderfully refreshing about Pepperrow's approach to fashion. The Nigerian label, founded by Omafume Niemogha, has built its identity around an interesting marriage of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design, and its latest outing at Lagos Fashion Week was no exception. This season, Pepperrow explored the beauty of handcrafted textiles, bringing together hand-printed fabrics, delicate floral motifs, intricate beadwork and raffia detailing. There w

After years away from the Lagos Fashion Week runway, Bridget Awosika made a welcome return, reminding us why her name remains synonymous with understated elegance and contemporary African luxury. Opening the final day of the main runway shows, the designer presented a collection that celebrated the beauty of restraint. There was an effortless interplay between structure and fluidity, with beautifully considered draping, gathered and folded waistlines, elongated hemlines and c

On October 31, Mulãwwan will be presenting Life Doesn’t Frighten Me, an independent runway show in Lagos during Lagos Fashion Week. Ahead of Mulãwwan’s upcoming show in Lagos, Blanck Magazine caught up with the brand’s founder, Hameedah Aminu, for an intimate conversation about the creative vision behind the presentation. From the inspiration and thought process shaping the collection to the ideas and stories she hopes to communicate through fashion, the designer offers a gli

Bayo Oke-Lawal has never been one to play by fashion's conventional rules, and Orange Culture's latest Pre-Fall collection, presented at Lagos Fashion Week, was another reminder of the designer's appetite for experimentation, individuality and self-expression. There was plenty to unpack, from the exaggerated proportions and oversized tailoring to the fluid silhouettes that moved effortlessly with the body. Structure played an interesting role throughout the collection. Broad

Structural, contemporary and effortlessly chic, Christie Brown's latest collection at Lagos Fashion Week offered a wardrobe for the high-flying professional woman. The woman who commands attention without necessarily demanding it. There was a distinctly autumnal mood to the collection, with rich shades of brown setting the tone. But beyond the colour palette, it was the interplay between structure and fluidity that made the collection particularly interesting. Video by Kosol

Tiwa Savage certainly knows how to make a fashion statement, and her recent appearance at Fally Ipupa’s 20th anniversary celebration at London's O2 Arena was no exception. Clad in a figure-hugging, high-shine black latex ensemble, dramatically layered with an oversized purple faux-fur jacket, the Afrobeats star delivered a masterclass in maximalist glamour. Chunky sculptural gold bangles, statement earrings and a sleek, perfectly coiffed bob completed the look, striking a del

From fashion to music, film and business, here’s a round-up of the week’s top headlines. As compiled by Thokozile Ngulube . From landmark wins at the 2025 Fashion Awards to major shake-ups across music, film, and business, here’s a sharp round-up of the stories shaping the creative and commercial landscape this week. * Jonathan Anderson ( @jonathan.anderson) led the 2025 Fashion Awards with a triumphant Designer of the Year win. *Sarah Burton was named British Womenswear Des

Nia Long @iamnialong is a burst of awesome joy as she covers the Cut ( @thecut ) with grace, truth, and presence. In the feature, she...

Breaking News and massive congratulations to Riri and Rocky as Rihanna is officially a girl mom! The global superstar and her partner...