Ozoro, Culture Crisis, and the Uneasy Intersection of Faith
By Ikupolusi Ariyike A festival in Ozoro, Delta State, like many others across Nigeria, should have been a moment of color, rhythm, and communal pride. These gatherings are often rooted in history, spirituality, and identity, carrying the weight of generations in their rituals and expressions, but what unfolded instead has left a nation unsettled. Disturbing […]
Beyond the Color: Holi in a Digital and Consumer-Driven World
By Ifeoma Udu One day you’re casually watching a Bollywood movie, and the next, you’re transported into a world filled with laughter, dance, and color. Yes, color! For someone like me, who experiences different cultures largely through film, Holi has remained a constant fixture on my bucket list. Vibrant, chaotic, and almost dreamlike in its […]
Carving Time into Stone: How Xiao Qi Turns Ancient Temples into Living Murals
By Francisca Sinjae Across centuries, architecture has carried memory. Temples, shrines and ceremonial halls are more than buildings; they are repositories of belief, craftsmanship and cultural identity. Yet many of these structures exist only in fragments today, weathered by time or transformed by modern development. Chinese artist Xiao Qi has found a remarkable way to […]
She Dared the Lens
Autumn Durald Arkapaw and the Oscar That Defied a Century By Francisca Sinjae On Hollywood’s biggest night, when the world’s most recognisable golden statue changes hands once again, the applause usually follows a familiar rhythm. Actors rise, directors celebrate, and the long tradition of the Academy Awards carries on. But at the 98th Academy Awards, […]
Miss Nigeria Beauty & Fashion Fair 2026
By Oluchi Obiahu Past Event Date: 22–23 March 2026 Location: Grand Ballroom, Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos, Nigeria The inaugural Miss Nigeria Beauty & Fashion Fair concluded successfully as a high-profile two-day event, officially launching the Miss Nigeria 2026 season (the journey to the 46th queen) under the inspiring theme “She is Made of More.” […]
Feast After Faith: The Dishes That Bring the World’s Holy Festivals to Life
By Chris Wede There is something magical about the moment a fast ends or a holy celebration begins. After weeks of reflection, restraint or prayer, kitchens around the world suddenly come alive. Pots simmer. Ovens Ovens warm. Tables stretch longer than usual to welcome family, neighbours and friends. Across religions and cultures, some of the […]
The Cost of “No Gatekeeping” Is the Supply Chain Being Unravelled?
By Antoinne Pepper There was a time when knowing where a product came from was considered an advantage. Today, it is content. Across social media platforms, a new kind of influence has emerged. Not one that sells aspiration, but one that sells access. Factory addresses. Supplier contacts. Price breakdowns. The hidden architecture of commerce, once […]
“Die With Memories, Not Dreams”
By Dr May Ikeora-Amamgbo There is a particular kind of honesty in that sentence. It does not flatter you. It does not comfort you. It simply asks, quietly but firmly, what exactly are you doing with your life? “The goal is to die with memories, not dreams.” It sounds poetic at first. Almost like something […]
Carving Time into Stone: How Xiao Qi Turns Ancient Temples into Living Murals
By Francisca Sinjae Across centuries, architecture has carried memory. Temples, shrines and ceremonial halls are more than buildings; they are repositories of belief, craftsmanship and cultural identity. Yet many of these structures exist only in fragments today, weathered by time or transformed by modern development. Chinese artist Xiao Qi has found a remarkable way to […]
Women in the Crossfire: The Hidden Economic Frontline of Modern War
By Ifeanyi’s Daughter War is often measured in territory gained or lost, military strength displayed, and political alliances reshaped. Governments debate strategies and armies dominate head-lines. Yet beneath the geopolitical calculations lies another battlefield that receives far less attention. Modern wars are also economic earthquakes, and women are frequently standing on the most fragile and […]