Author: Musa Adekunle

Once reserved for ceremonies and tradition, the Bubu has become one of fashion’s most versatile silhouettes. From Lagos to Marrakech, designers are reimagining this West African robe with modern fabrics and global appeal, proving that heritage and elegance can evolve together. The Bubu, West Africa’s most versatile flowing robe, has always carried quiet authority. It is the garment of grandmothers hosting Sunday lunch, of dignitaries arriving at cultural events, of women moving through markets with a grace that feels almost choreographed. Yet in 2025, this symbol of heritage has stepped beyond its ceremonial frame, staking its claim as one of…

In many African traditions, cloth carries memory in its very weave. Scholars of material culture, from Karin Barber to Victoria Rovine, remind us that fabric is more than textile. It is a mnemonic device, a bearer of stories, a chronicle of lives lived. An indigo-dyed wrapper in Abeokuta recalls not only a woman’s daily labour but also a lineage of hands that stirred the dye, stamped the resist patterns, and passed the cloth down through generations. Anthropologists argue that where memory falters, cloth endures. It remembers for us.In Nigeria, adiré, akwete, and aso-oke are archives. A grandmother’s wrapper bears the…

From candy-floss pastels to magenta power suits, pink is no longer just a “pretty” hue—it’s a fearless fashion statement. Whether you head-to-toe it or inject small touches, mastering pink shows confidence, creativity, and approachability. Social feeds are often awash with captions like “Feeling pretty in pink” or “Barbie core,” but the real power lies in daring to wear it. Any shade—from blush to bubblegum to fuchsia—announces that you’ve got a keen eye for style and aren’t afraid to stand out. Fashion psychology tells us that pink conveys warmth and friendliness—people see pink-clad wearers as open, empathetic and fun to talk…

By Precious Olugbodi 17 August 2024   |   3:53 pm Against the backdrop of controversy about South African-Nigerian Chidinma Adetshina’s eligibility to compete in this year’s Miss South Africa, the fourth-time host, Bonang Matheba rocked five different outfits made by Nigerian designers to the finale of this year’s pageant. READ ALSO: South African Government withdraws support for Miss SA Pageant Each outfit showcased the rich fusion… Against the backdrop of controversy about South African-Nigerian Chidinma Adetshina’s eligibility to compete in this year’s Miss South Africa, the fourth-time host, Bonang Matheba rocked five different outfits made by Nigerian designers to the…