Nigerian women take pride in their style. And it shows. Many an expat has landed here, packing flip flops and t-shirts, only to be seriously schooled in style by her Nigerian sister. They groom immaculately: hair perfectly, even if simply done. They dress in the most flattering cuts for their [...]
From groundbreaking mobile initiatives to inspiring transportation design, Africa is fast becoming a global leader in social innovation. This was further reiterated with the announcement of this year’s winners of the African Social Entrepreneurs of the Year awards at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa currently being held in [...]
In the spirit of this being the month of love, we’ve chosen the blog of Nigerian photographer Jide Odukoya, who among other things is known for his wedding photography. Jide reportedly bought his first camera – a Canon 550D from his graphic design and branding business. That was the start [...]
From doctor turned fashion doyenne, a man of the cloth leading a mega church in Ghana, Africa’s richest woman who started her first business at age 24, and a First Gentleman who once participated in the Olympic Games – it’s no secret that Africa is filled with successful and inspirational [...]
Abuja is the seat of Nigeria’s federal government. The Garki district in particular is the city’s principal business district. Compared to Lagos, Abuja is a much less densely populated city, and an easier place for foreigners to get their arms around. Accommodation: Because most visitors to Abuja are there for [...]
Nigeria and Burkina Faso are your 2013 Afcon Finalists. Here’s a look at the two teams, their previous performances, and their journey to the Afcon final. NIGERIA: SUPER EAGLES KEY PLAYERS: Joseph Yobo, Peter Odemwingie, Taye Taiwo, John Mikel Obi, Elderson Echiejile, Shola Ameobi. FULL SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Chigozie Agbim (Enugu [...]
Funfere Koroye has a a thing for flowers. If its not on his shirt or jacket, the floral prints find its way to his cap. He says it reminds him of growing up and living in Nigeria. “There is so much color and plant life. We dress colorfully and we [...]
Foluso Olajide Phillips has a lot to celebrate. He’s just turned 60, and recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of his firm, Phillips Consulting. The avid bow tie collector (he has over 200!) shares highlights of his personal and professional journey, starting with how he cut his teeth in the consulting business in [...]
Our Video of the Week, Nigerian Men Tattoo Their Lips Pink! got us thinking about perceptions of physical beauty. In it, we’re taken to a parlor in Lagos, Nigeria and see a man getting his lower lip colored in light pink. He barely flinches as the tattoo gun buzzes on [...]
Africa.com was granted an exclusive interview with Nigerian business mogul and Transnational Corporation Nigeria (Transcorp) Chairman Tony Elumelu within hours of his having signed a major deal with General Electric (GE) to bring infrastructure to Nigeria. We started by asking Mr Elumelu how he was able to snag this mega [...]
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