Lupita has been inspiring us of late with her choice of head gear. In a clear nod to her African heritage and inspired by her latest movie, The Queen of Katwe, she has donned an array of head pieces over the last few weeks. But what is the correct terminology for the different pieces she […]
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The Primetime Emmys held this past weekend in LA. It was the 68th edition of the annual award ceremony. We are reviewing our favorite looks and those that caught our eye from the event. Angela Bassett in a yellow gown with dramatic sleeves by Christian Siriano. Kristen Bell in a floral gown with […]
Watch Genevieve Nnaji and Kunle Afolayan discuss Nollywood and the rise of the Nigerian and African film industry at the Toronto Film Festival. TIFF has had Lagos as its focus city for the year with 8 movies out of Nollywood showcasing at the event. Genevieve also looked stunning outfitted in Nigerian designer, Maki Oh, […]
In this flashback video from the archives of SPICE TV Africa, Nigerian designer and one of the pioneers of the African design sector, Ituen Basi, discusses her goals and aspiration for her brand. She say, “In the future I would like to be one of the people or labels that help Nigerians look inwards.” Watch […]
Lupita is no stranger to wearing African prints. She has been spotted on many occasions garbed in the bright and colorful fabrics. In the past week, she has been spotted twice dressed to impressed in prints– and we have definitely been impressed. Lupita was first spotted wearing prints at the pre-VMA event, “Fem The […]