Nigerian music and even our movies may be popular all over the world, but this is not a fame our cuisine enjoys; although more people outside the continent are increasingly familiar with African dishes than they were 10 years ago. With recent events, however, it seems that this is set to change, …
Events
Effervescence Events: Moët & Chandon illuminates the Holidays with Sparkling Champagne and Lights
Moët & Chandon, the French Maison whose champagne is synonymous with celebrations, is hosting the ‘Effervescence Events’ for the second year in a row, heralding an exciting new chapter in the centuries-long history of generosity and ‘savoir-fête.’ The series of events will start off with frie…
2022 Lagos Fashion Week: It is Time to do Things Differently
If you for a split second thought that your attendance at the 2022 Lagos Fashion Week would suck you into the warmth of an array of dazzling colours and give you front-row access to some of the finest and most creative African designers, you thought right. This year’s edition of the Lagos Fashion…
Dior in Egypt: Another Luxury Fashion House is bringing their Show to Africa this December
Less than 3 months after Chanel announced that it would be holding its annual Métiers d’Art fashion show in Dakar, Senegal, Dior has also now disclosed that it would be showing its men’s pre-fall collection in Egypt with the pyramids of Giza as a backdrop. Both fashion shows are slated to t…
At the Atije Table, Chef Moyo Delivers an Elevated Fine Dining Experience
If you were to conjure up an image of the last meal you truly enjoyed, it would most likely be followed by a feeling of hunger or a desire to indulge in the pleasure of a delicious dish. But, as chef Moyo is trying to show with the Atije Experience, food can be so much […]
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Apex by Roja Parfums is Poetry in Motion, Speaking to the Heart
Have you ever experienced a Roja? Well, I have, and it would not be an exaggeration to anyone who owns a Roja and already knows about the wonderful fantasy that is a Roja scent. For its latest launch, Apex by Roja, the maxim ‘experience is the best teacher’ is the only fitting description. On Sep…
Rémy Martin and Usher use Music and Tech to create the Limited-Edition Rémy Martin 1738 AI Powered
What exactly do music, AI, NFT and a cognac brand have in common? We would have said, ‘nothing much’, but the latest collaboration between Rémy Martin and Usher – which has led to the Usher x Rémy Martin 1738: A Taste of Passion campaign, featuring a limited-edition bottle and NFT – has proven th…
This December, Chanel will be Live in Dakar
Guess who’s coming to Dakar? The House of Chanel! The fashion house will be holding its annual Métiers d’Art fashion show in the capital of Senegal on December 6, 2022. According to Chanel, Métiers d’Art is ‘an ode to craftsmanship and a tribute to the specialist ateliers with which t…
In Conversation with South African Artist and World Traveler, Reggie Khumalo.
Prior to my conversation with South African artist, Reggie Khumalo, who is as celebrated for his travels as he is for his art, I had seen his work. I was immediately struck by how profound each of them are, despite a perceived simplicity of appearance at first glance. Reggie is like that. On the …
Some Interesting Collections from the Milan Fashion Week 2022
At the just concluded Milan Fashion Week, the collection that probably stood out the most and made the most headlines is the Gucci x Adidas collection. This may be because it is quite unusual to have a luxury fashion brand join hands with a largely sportswear brand for a major collection, but it …