For 15 Creatives, These Lagos Fashion Week Moments Were Instrumental in Their Journeys From designers to models to stylists, and producers, 15 creatives share standout Lagos Fashion Week moments and reveal how LFW shaped their journey in Nigeria’s vibrant fashion scene. arts culture November 3, 2025
“Eclectic” Captures the Backstage Chaos and Rush at Nigerian Runway Shows Adebayo Jolaoso’s “Eclectic” photo book captures six years of Nigerian backstage fashion photography at Lagos, Arise, and GT Fashion Weeks, featuring models, stylists, and makeup artists. arts culture October 28, 2025
West Africa’s Art Season: Must-Attend Events From Senegal to Ghana & Nigeria OkayAfrica spoke with writers, curators, and cultural tastemakers on the art and culture events they are looking forward to during West Africa’s art season in 2025. arts culture October 23, 2025
Air Afrique Pays Tribute to Afro-Diasporic Elegance With New Nike Collaboration The launch campaign for the Air Max RK61 features Ivorian football legend Didier Drogba, renowned Malian singer Oumou Sangaré, Ivorian sprinter Marie Josée Ta Lou-Smith, and Mme Daba Traoré, a former employee of the defunct Air Afrique airline. news September 16, 2025
Burna Boy, Tyla and 7 Other African Artists Bringing Their Influence to Global From HUGO BOSS and Gap, to Puma and Nike, more global fashion brands are tapping African stars for memorable collaborations. arts culture September 4, 2025
With 'Eleven Sixteen,' Ugo Mozie Enters a New Era in His Illustrious Fashion Career The Nigerian American celebrity fashion stylist is the founder and designer of a new fashion brand, 'Eleven Sixteen,' which has already been worn by Diana Ross, Blue Ivy, Lena Waithe, and others. news August 4, 2025
Industrie Africa Turns Five and Opens a New Chapter for African Luxury and Fashion on Zanzibar’s Bawe Island With the launch of Society of Luxury Artisanship, a new physical concept store and retail consulting arm, the platform expands its mission to bring African design into luxury hospitality spaces. news July 21, 2025
15 Years of OkayAfrica, 15 Defining Moments in Pop Culture, Innovation and Activism From Afrobeats going global to groundbreaking films, creative innovation, and youth-led protest movements, this video dives into the African moments that have defined the continent’s identity and transformation since OkayAfrica launched in 2010. video July 16, 2025
How NBA Star Precious Achiuwa Brought Nigerian Fashion to the Court In a campaign highlighting homegrown styles and cultural roots, the basketball player rocked a range of streetwear fits from The Kowa Studio, WafflesnCream, Lost Archives, ZTTW, and Ashluxe. news July 15, 2025
How Nigerian Fashion Brand Dye Lab Hacked International Pop-Ups Rukky Ladoja and Ozzy Etomi create cultural experiences with their cross-continent pop-up events as a way to better connect with their customers. news July 9, 2025
The African Creatives Who Changed the Face of Fashion The last 15 years have seen a new wave of creatives from Africa and its diaspora bring fresh energy to a global fashion industry long in need of new perspectives. arts culture June 9, 2025
The AMVCA Can Be More Memorable Than Its Fashion Moments The big fashion moments at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards add to the allure of the award show, but they need not overshadow the ceremony's core celebration of African cinematic excellence. news May 13, 2025
The African Designers Who Stole the Spotlight at the 2025 Met Gala This year’s Met Gala was always going to make history, but it did so in more ways than expected, as several African designers made their debut on the iconic stairs of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. music May 6, 2025
Homecoming Festival Has Ushered in a New Era for Nigeria’s Creative Scene With a new concept store that will double as a creative and community center, the cultural exchange event is solidifying its legacy as a creative melting pot. news April 25, 2025
Meet David Kusi Boye-Doe, The First LVMH Prize Semi-Finalist From Ghana From personal shopper to global recognition, the Ghanaian designer says the prestigious nomination has uplifted his brand, opening up new futures. news March 21, 2025
The Risky Boys Turn Cairo’s Vibrant Energy Into Viral Fashion Shows The duo’s impromptu catwalks in markets, garages, and places of Cairene daily life offer a window into a culture that is usually misrepresented and stripped of its creative agency. news March 19, 2025
Four African Designers Named Among Semi-Finalists for LVMH Prize 2025 Tolu Coker, Torishéju Dumi, David Boyedoe and Yasmin Mansour are in the running for the biggest prize for young fashion designers. news February 17, 2025
African Designers’ NYFW Breakthrough Highlights Deeper Industry Challenges As African designers gain visibility at New York Fashion Week, the challenge remains: how can global recognition translate into lasting industry growth on the continent? news February 10, 2025
Curly Hair Salons in Cairo are Paving the Way for a Nascent Natural Hair Revolution Since 2018, some Egyptian women have divested from expensive keratin treatment and begun a journey towards healthy natural hair and, by extension, a healthier society that appreciates Egyptian beauty. news January 24, 2025
Nigerian Designers are Putting a Modern Spin on Traditional Fabrics From Akwete to Aso Oke, these designers are reimagining traditional fabrics with a modern twist, preserving cultural heritage while shaping the future of fashion. arts culture November 28, 2024
Nigerian Designer Mai Atafo is Taking a Subversive Approach to His Upcoming Show The renowned designer, Mai Atafo, known for his impeccable tailoring and craftsmanship, is set to host a multi-sensory experience that centers the people he designs for. countries November 28, 2024
