Last week, Lagos celebrated a cinematic milestone with the Nigerian premiere of “My Father’s Shadow,” released on 19 September 2025, by FilmOne Distributions.
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This piece is a deeply personal reflection on grief, memory, and fatherhood through the lens of the acclaimed debut film.
Cardi B’s second studio album, “Am I the Drama?”, marks a powerful sophomore album and demonstrates why she’s a dominant force in hip-hop.
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Credited with inventing the modern boubou and launching Nigeria’s first fashion boutique, Shade Thomas-Fahm put Nigerian fashion on the map and inspired generations to see fashion as business.
In Nigeria’s evolving design landscape, these women are using interiors, furniture, and plant styling to shape spaces.
Vlisco has launched Vlisco 30 Juin, a flagship boutique that celebrates the city’s vibrancy and the enduring influence of Congolese women on African and global fashion.
Many women do not want to be portrayed as man-hating or seen as trying to alienate men. During conversations with friends, bringing up feminism feels off-limits, as if discussions around women’s rights are too heavy or unnecessary. In today’s environment, women often shy away from feminism because they are worried about the connotations and stigma of being associated with feminist politics.
In a cultural moment where heritage meets creativity, Vlisco unveils the second chapter of “Icons Last Forever”, bringing together Sarah Diouf and Trevor Stuurman to honour Seydou Keïta’s timeless vision.
Fatherland’s “My Father’s Shadow” is a visually stunning, nostalgic film that accurately captures the complexity…
