Mark Your Calendar: Akada Children’s Book Festival Is Back for Its Sixth Edition on October 26th
When the Akada Children’s Book Festival(ACBF) launched in 2019, its mission was clear: to create a vibrant and inclusive platform that promotes children’s literacy while spotlighting the work of Indigenous authors and illustrators. The festival’s name, “Akada,” translates to “a lover of literacy and books” in Yoruba, reflecting its deep commitment to celebrating the richness of […]
Mali, Niger & Burkina Faso Set to Introduce New Biometric Passports Follwing ECOWAS Exit
Three West African countries, Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso are preparing to roll out new biometric passports as part of their withdrawal from the West African regional political and economic union, ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States). Mali’s leader, Colonel Assimi Goïta, announced that the three countries will soon introduce a biometric passport for the newly-formed Alliance of […]
Tributes Pour in for Michaela DePrince, a Trailblazer in the World of Ballet
Tributes are pouring in for Michaela Mabinty DePrince, the renowned ballerina who passed away on September 10 at the age of 29. Born in Sierra Leone during the brutal civil war, Michaela’s early life was marked by tragedy. According to her biography, rebels killed her father, and soon after, her mother succumbed to illness and starvation. Orphaned at […]
#MessWithLancôme Lagos Event – A Beauty Playground with No Rules
Lancôme’s bold #MessWithLancôme campaign has officially landed in Lagos, with a vibrant event that invited beauty influencers and makeup lovers to embrace creativity and self-expression without limits. Held at Jewel Aieda in Lekki, the event encouraged attendees to experiment with bold, messy makeup looks in line with the campaign’s “no rules” approach. Highlights of the Event […]
Kehinde Ajose: Key Strategies for Businesses to Stay in High Demand
In September 2021, Nigerian Grammy Award-winning singer, Wizkid captured headlines when he sold out his Made In Lagos tour tickets in mere minutes. The concert, held at London’s renowned O2 Arena, had its second date sell out in just 35 minutes. In Nigeria, Wizkid’s journey over the years is known by everyone. He started from his locale, […]