Nigeria

IAMISIGO is the rising star taking a dizzying journey across Africa

After unveiling her immersive SS24 collection at Lagos Fashion Week, IAMISIGO’s Bubu Ogisi opens up on her history-led designs, dressing Julia Fox and Naomi Campbell, and obsessing over The Real Housewives of Lagos

Fashion

Nov 08, 2023

Nelson C J

Fashion

Capturing the coolest kids at Lagos Fashion Week

Photographer Adedamola Odetara headed to the SS24 edition of the event to document what people were wearing on the front row and beyond

Fashion

Nov 02, 2023

Bolaji Akinwande

Music

Odumodublvck: the rising Nigerian artist fusing Afrobeats and drill

In the wake of the release his latest project Eziokwu, Emmanuel Onapa sits down with Odumodublvck and discusses the origin of his stage name, faith and his dream collaborators

Music

Oct 18, 2023

Emmanuel Onapa

Art & Photography

Ming Smith, “Grace on Motor Cycle” (1978)

Art shows to leave the house for in July 2023

From Yayoi Kusama’s spotted paradise, to the streets of Peckam’s ‘Little Lagos’, we round up some of the most captivating exhibitions to see this month

Art & Photography

Jul 07, 2023

Ashleigh Kane

Life & Culture

Watch: Inside Lagos’ Homecoming Festival with SOLDIER BOYFRIEND

In our latest Dazed POV, the artist takes us on a tour of the music, art, fashion, football and more at the sixth annual edition of the Nigeria-based festival that celebrates ‘cultural heritage and creative exchange’

Life & Culture

Jun 26, 2023

Vanessa Hsieh

Music

What went down at Lagos’ Homecoming festival

The three-day festival returns to the Nigerian city – here are some of the highlights

Music

Apr 17, 2023

Kacion Mayers

Beauty

The tattoo artist connecting people with their West African heritage

Emmanuel Uchenna Item incorporates traditional West African art and writing systems like nsibidi into his designs, connecting the diaspora to their cultural heritage

Beauty

Feb 27, 2023

Edisana Stephen

Art & Photography

Watch: Jade O’Belle’s film Birthright unearths the power of ritual

The artist’s mesmerising short film explores heritage, ancestry, fem-identity and ritual

Art & Photography

Jan 25, 2023

Elodie Saint-Louis

Fashion

Street Souk Nigerian streetwear convention Lagos 2022

Photos from Street Souk, the Lagos streetwear fair championing home talent

Founded by Iretidayo Zaccheaus and co-signed by Virgil Abloh, the annual event is dedicated to the rising labels exploding out of Nigeria

Fashion

Jan 09, 2023

Nelson C J

Music

Uncut Tems: the rise and reign of the queen of alté R&B

The artist reflects on her rise to superstardom and the importance of remaining true to herself

Music

Nov 29, 2022

Natty Kasambala

Beauty

Beauty on the margins: photos of Nigeria’s gender non-conforming community

A new exhibition in Lagos titled UnCommon Beauty champions brave individuals who actualising themselves in the face of oppression

Beauty

Nov 24, 2022

Ugonna-Ora Owoh

Fashion

The hottest style from the streets of Lagos

Lagos Fashion Week’s SS23 comeback saw young Nigerians turn a series of creative looks across the city

Fashion

Nov 10, 2022

Nelson C J

Music

Meet the artists pushing Nigeria’s burgeoning drill scene

Get to know the Abuja scene through five key artists

Music

Nov 03, 2022

Conrad Omodiagbe

Music

Feel the Burna: can the real African Giant please stand up?

On his latest album Love, Damini, Burna Boy swaps politics for peace – and on the morning after a seismic show in Barbados, he demonstrates his power to bring continents closer together is stronger than ever

Music

Sep 20, 2022

Jesse Bernard

Life & Culture