Light Is a Language
Speak It in Your Home By Emmanuella Abraham Imagine light as an invisible artist in your house: it doesn’t just illuminate walls, it paints your emotions. Proper lighting can literally change how we feel and perceive a room. As Unibox notes, “lighting has a profound effect on how we feel, think, and behave”. In other […]
Across Cities and Continents
A Moroccan Escape, A Ferry Ride, and the Magic of the Right Company By Chloe Beaufoy There are trips you take for adventure, trips you take for work, and then there are the ones you take because your spirit taps you softly on the shoulder and says, My dear, you need to breathe. This journey […]
The Dating Detox Most Men Need
By Daniel Agusi There’s a point every man reaches where the whole dating scene starts to feel like a never-ending performance. Not a romance. Not an adventure. A performance. You’re charm-ing on cue. Texting like it’s a part-time job. Showing interest, you barely feel. Keeping conversations alive that should’ve died naturally. And while everyone claims […]
The Psychology of Pretty Privilege How Beauty Shapes Power Everywhere
By Chris Wede In a world that claims not to judge books by their covers, beauty still exerts an invisible tax or bonus on how women are perceived, treated, and ultimately rewarded. “Pretty privilege” isn’t just a hashtag or a social media trope: economic and psychological research confirms that physical attractiveness continues to tip the […]
Dr. Tewa Onasanya
The Woman Who Styles Minds By Daniel Agusi Dr. Tewa Onasanya is a woman whose life’s work sits at the intersection of purpose, passion, and reinvention. As the Founder of Exquisite Magazine, the visionary behind the ELOY Awards & ELOY Foundation, and a pioneering Mindset Stylist, she has spent over two decades empowering women to […]
The Science Behind Stockholm Syndrome Isn’t What You Think
By Tilly Boateng When people hear the phrase Stockholm Syndrome, they often imagine dramatic movie scenes: a hostage falling in love with a captor, or a victim fiercely defending some-one who harmed them. But behind the sensational headlines and Hollywood interpretations lies a far more complex and far more human story. Did you know that […]
ISSUE 031
October reminds us that pink is more than a colour. It is a conversation …one that began with ribbons and rallies but has since grown into research, resilience, and real change. This edition is our nod to the fighters, survivors, scientists, and storytellers who remind us that advocacy is a form of love. From “Symbols of Strength”, our cover story tracing the global journey of the pink ribbon, to “Curemakers”, spotlighting the women redefining medical innovation, this issue celebrates courage in its most beautiful form.
Did You Know Why Yawning is Contagious?
By Daniel Agusi Picture this: You’re in a meeting, trying your best to focus. Then someone lets out a big, slow yawn. Before you know it, you’re doing the same, mouth wide open, eyes watering and now half the room follows. What just happened? Did someone release an invisible “yawn virus”? Not quite. But science […]
EMERGING AFRICAN LEADERS SUMMIT 2025 – AFRICA RENAISSANCE:
THE RISE OF REFORMERS (NIGERIA) Date: Thursday, 13th November 2025 Venue: The Destination, Abuja, Nigeria. The Emerging African Leaders Summit 2025, organized by Equip Africa Initiative (@equipafricaHQ), is a Pan-African gathering uniting young leaders, policymakers, diplomats, innovators, creators, and changemakers to envision and shape a prosperous Africa. Themed “Africa Renaissance: The Rise of Reformers,” it […]
LAGOS FASHION WEEK
By Oluchi Obiahu Date: October 29–November 2, 2025 Location: Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria Marking its 15th anniversary under the theme “In Full Bloom,” Lagos Fashion Week 2025 celebrated African fashion’s evolution with 60+ designers showcasing sustainable, innovative collections. Attracting 4,000+ attendees, including global buyers and media, it featured runway shows, pop-ups, panels on circular […]