The Governor of Nigeria’s Central Bank, Godwin Emiefele, has reiterated the commitment of the bank to growing the fashion industry in the wake of the resounding success of ARISE FASHION
Although Naomi Campbell took more of a backstage role at the just-concluded ARISE Fashion Week, lending support to the young designers and occasionally assuming hosting duties, the supermodel graced the
The ARISE FASHION WEEK 2020 has continued to elicit favourable responses from global industry players with the stellar exhibitions continuing into Sunday morning. But beyond the glitz and blitz that
Kenneth Ize has emerged winner of the 30 Under 30 competition of Arise Fashion Week after two days of fierce competition on the grandest runway in Africa. Legendary model and African
US Rapper Lil Wayne has pleaded guilty to a federal charge that he possessed a weapon despite being a convicted felon. The rapper, whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter,
‘Magical’ was a recurrent word on the lips of those who witnessed the first day of runway shows at the ARISE FASHION WEEK 2020. Friday’s showcase has been described as
Magical is just one of several adjectives to describe the first day models strutted their stuff at the ARISE FASHION WEEK 2020, as twenty designers dazzled a global audience with gorgeous collections.
Afrobeat superstar Wizkid was the closing act on Friday when 30 young designers exhibited at Africa’s foremost fashion show, the ARISE FASHION WEEK. The virtual show is streamed live on
Disney has unveiled a galaxy’s worth of new streaming offerings including plans for 10 ‘Star Wars’ series spinoffs and 10 Marvel series that will debut on streaming platform, Disney+. In
As Africa’s biggest fashion show kicks off, several protocols have been put in place by organisers of the ARISE FASHION WEEK to ensure the safety of participants. All participants, including
Chadwick Boseman’s character in Black Panther will not be recast with a new actor for the blockbuster’s sequel, Marvel Studios has confirmed. Boseman led the hit 2018 film as T’Challa,
Some of Nigeria’s biggest stars, including Wizkid, Asa and Wande Coal, are set to take to the stage – or in this case, the runway – at ARISE FASHION WEEK,
US TV host Ellen DeGeneres says she has tested positive for COVID-19 but is “feeling fine right now.” Production on her daytime talk show has been paused until January, producer
Taylor Swift has released her second album in 2020, giving fans a double reason to celebrate this year. After the surprise release of her eighth studio album, Folklore,’ in July, Taylor Swift on Thursday announced
ARISE Fashion Week, one of the biggest fashion events in Africa, is underway in Lagos, Nigeria, as 30 young designers converge on Africa’s entertainment capital to compete for prize money
Supermodel and businesswoman Naomi Campbell is in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, for Arise Fashion Week, an event she’s backed since its launch in 2018. This season, the main attraction is the
Burna Boy and Wizkid, two of Nigeria’s biggest popstars, walked away with awards at the 2020 MOBO awards. Burna beat Rema, US artists Drake, Megan Thee Stallion, the late Pop
As part of preparations for its upcoming event, ARISE FASHION WEEK on Tuesday hosted select media personalities and social media influencers to a high style, laid back brunch at Circa
Rihanna, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift have made it on to Forbes’ list of the 100 most powerful women in the world. The publication offered their list of influential women who
Nigerian musician Mr Eazi has announced an experimental plan for fans of his music to earn money by buying shares in his songs. The star, whose hits include ‘Skin Tight’
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