Brooklyn-based Nigerian-born visual artist, musician and activist Laolu Senbanjo or Laolu NYC as he is also called, blasted into the international art and lifestyle scene like a meteorite in 2016 when his unique art was featured in Beyonce’s highly visual album – Lemonade. It is almo…
Search results for nike
Belvedere Vodka and Laolu Senbanjo Unveil New Limited-Edition Bottle in Nigeria
Media houses converged at Moet Hennessy office on Tuesday, 25th September for the official unveiling of the 2018 Belvedere limited-edition bottle designed and handcrafted by award-winning performance and visual artist, Laolu Senbanjo (popularly known as ‘Laolu NYC’). The super-premium vodka brand…
A Guide to the World’s Most Popular Bubbly Wines
Nothing beats a good bottle of bubbly. And while even amateur champagne aficionados understand that to truly earn the moniker of “champs,” the sparkling wine must hail from the Champagne region of France, that body of common knowledge gets a little fuzzier when you begin asking how champagne comp…
How Streetwear Is Influencing a New Era of Luxury Fashion
Streetwear, though not a new phenomenon, has been around for decades. Rooted in skate and hip-hop culture, it has given way to an underground market of logo-heavy athletic wear, establishing the personas of “sneakerheads” and “hypebeasts” alike. Ever since Virgil Abloh, streetwear designer slash …
MyDrim Gallery Hosts ‘Meet the Masters’ Exhibition in celebration of its 25th Anniversary.
Mydrim Gallery one of Nigeria’s foremost art galleries recently held an exhibition of the artworks of twelve of Nigeria’s master artists to commemorate its 25th anniversary. The twelve masters whose ages range from 68 to 90 years are Abayomi Barber, Bruce Onobrakpeya, Yusuf Grillo, Ji…
Mydrim Art Gallery Announces The Masters’ Exhibition to celebrate its 25th Anniversary
One of Nigeria’s oldest galleries, Mydrim Gallery will host a Masters’ art exhibition. The Exhibition, which is set to take place on the 3rd to 4th of June at the Desiderata in Banana Island, marks Mydrim Gallery’s 25th anniversary. From its creation, the objective of the gallery was to rectify …
Nigeria To The World: Nigerian Creative Arts Exchange Showcases The Best Of Nigerian Culture In Paris
Le Pavilion Dauphine in Paris was the scene of the Nigerian Creative Arts Exchange (NCAE) inaugural exhibition intended to open Nigeria for business to France and the world From Friday 18th May to Saturday 19th May, with a spectacular cultural exhibition through art, cuisine, fashion, film…
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: Nigerian Short Films Take Paris at NCAE 2018
The Nigerian Creative Arts Exchange (NCAE) will be showcasing the very best of Nigerian arts and culture in fascinating appearances in the city of Paris, France. The Embassy of Nigeria will host the business community In France and friends of Nigeria to an exhibition of some of the Nigeria’s fine…
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: Virgil Abloh, Louis Vuitton’s First African-American Menswear Designer
Louis Vuitton has named Virgil Abloh the artistic director of its menswear line. Abloh, a longtime creative director for Kanye West and founder of the Milan-based fashion label Off-White, is the first African-American to hold the title at the European luxury brand. The Rockford, Illinois, native …
‘THIS IS AFRICA’ – African Culture and Design Festival
Themed ‘This is Africa’ , the African Culture and Design Festival showcased an impeccable variety of Traditional African Art, Modern and Contemporary Art, Design Installations, Lighting Design, Video Installations and other forms of Art and Design. The festival narrowed the creative spotlight on …