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TRIADS The Weapon Is Art

Not until Boxing Day 2024 did Crayvelli bring to life ‘Triads,’ the idea he had been piecing together for the longest time, together with friends. He wanted a name that felt like a collective, a unit, and TRIADS best represented that: young creatives coming together and navigating life through art. The military-adjacent aesthetics of the … Read more

Olamide Olowe has Stepped Down as Topicals CEO

Olamide Olowe, 29, has stepped down as CEO of Topicals, the skincare company she co-founded with Claudia Teng in 2020. In six years, Olowe helped build Topicals into a Gen-Z beauty brand with 12× revenue growth in five years, $22M+ in funding, double-digit profitability, and over 10 million eye masks sold. The company has also … Read more

Uber Exits Nigeria on September 2, 2026

Earlier today, September 2, 2026, Uber Nigeria sent an email to its users announcing the immediate closure of its operations in the country, bringing an end to the ride-hailing company’s 12-year presence in Nigeria. Uber, which first launched in Lagos in 2014, said the decision followed a “thorough review” of its business and its evolving … Read more

How Salako Halimat is reimagining Adire

Salako Halimat started learning textile design, particularly tie-dye, as a means of survival, a skill to lean on rather than a calling. But as she kept creating, something shifted in how she perceived her designs. It stopped being just a way to make a living and became a way to express how she felt, what … Read more

An Affirmation in Motion

Yusuf Sanni, aka Buch, has spent the past eight years building champ to be more than a clothing label. Drawing from his deep background in photography, he has built a brand whose name is more than just a clothing tag, but a form of affirmation, inspired by people who simply do things and get them … Read more

The Making of Deloca

Jahmade Socarvin started Deloca the way a lot of good ideas do: as an obsession that outgrew its original shape. He always loved styling people, to the point of keeping pieces he knew he’d never personally wear, just in case they were right for someone else one day. Over time, that instinct grew into what … Read more

Game Changers of the Week

Club football is back and African players have wasted no time announcing their presence with commanding performances across Europe. From Turkish league heroics to Premier League dramatics and Spanish dominance, here are the standout performers from this weekend. Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) – Galatasaray 3-2 Göztepe The Nigerian striker continued his remarkable scoring streak with a … Read more

The Cost of a Good Time, As Told by Tix

There is a familiar calculation that comes with making plans in Nigeria. First, the ticket. Then transport. Maybe food. A drink or two. An outfit, if the occasion calls for a dedicated dress code. Somewhere in between all of this comes the inevitable question: How much is this whole thing going to cost me? These … Read more

Nigeria Switches From Nike to Adidas in New NFF Kit Deal

Nigeria’s national teams are set for a change of kit supplier, with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) agreeing a new partnership with Adidas. The deal, which takes effect from 2027, is reportedly worth $8.5 million annually, comprising $4.5 million in cash and $4 million in kits, equipment and apparel. The agreement also includes a 20 … Read more

Chowdeck Named Shooting Stars’ Headline Shirt Sponsor Ahead of New NPFL Season

Shooting Stars Sports Club have unveiled Chowdeck as their headline sponsor ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League season, adding another major commercial partnership as the Ibadan club prepares for a campaign that will include both domestic and continental football. The partnership will see the Nigerian food delivery company featured as the club’s front-of-shirt … Read more