BEAUTY FASHION LIFESTYLE CULTURE LOVE & SEX Meet Linda Sumbu, the African woman documenting the global zeitgeist If you’ve ever searched the internet for red carpet photos or waited for looks from iconic runway shows to appear on your feed, chances are you’ve come across the @itgirlbackup page on X. But who is the woman behind the account?Behind the page is 27-year-old Congolese Linda Sumbu, whose eye for rare pieces and fashion moments has helped her build an online platform synonymous with...
24 days ago • 1 min read
BEAUTY FASHION LIFESTYLE CULTURE LOVE & SEX Our Beauty Editor's skin glow routine for surviving Fashion Week From the amazing clothes and venues to the models, Fashion Season can seem very glamorous on the outside. But behind it all are people working tirelessly to make it all happen. People like our Fashion & Beauty Editor, Chinazam Ikechi-Uko. For her, the rigorous pace can take a heavy toll, with the evidence often showing up on her skin. From breakouts and tired eyes to dullness, she's...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
BEAUTY FASHION LIFESTYLE CULTURE LOVE & SEX Bloody Civilian's tips for fun makeup on dark skin Songwriter, producer and singer Bloody Civilian is no stranger to trying new things, a spirit reflected in her latest single, “SpaceFuji”, where she brings her unique sense of creativity, authenticity and fun.This week on #MyBeautyHack, she’s getting ready with us in Lagos traffic, sharing her tips and tricks as a dark-skinned woman who struggles with hyperpigmentation, the products she swears by,...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
BEAUTY FASHION LIFESTYLE CULTURE LOVE & SEX These are our favourite red carpet looks from the 78th Emmys! One of television's biggest nights, the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards took place this week, bringing together the small screen's biggest stars to celebrate another year of outstanding performances, shows and milestones.And while the awards were a major attraction, our eyes were also on the carpet, where the stars more than delivered. From custom gowns to fresh-off-the-runway pieces, see all...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
BEAUTY FASHION LIFESTYLE CULTURE LOVE & SEX These are our favourite red carpet looks from the 78th Emmys! One of television's biggest nights, the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards took place this week, bringing together the small screen's biggest stars to celebrate another year of outstanding performances, shows and milestones.And while the awards were a major attraction, our eyes were also on the carpet, where the stars more than delivered. From custom gowns to fresh-off-the-runway pieces, see all...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
BEAUTY FASHION LIFESTYLE CULTURE LOVE & SEX Lawyer and content creator Precious Omoregie gets honest about her journey with cosmetic surgery Known online as Mychaskia, Precious Omorogie is a content creator, lawyer, corporate advocate and founder of a boutique firm, whose platform is dedicated not only to offering legal counsel, but also to demystifying the realities of cosmetic surgery and body modification.In this interview, she opens up about balancing the demands of her legal profession...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
BEAUTY FASHION LIFESTYLE CULTURE LOVE & SEX The Poco Lee case reveals how we respond to GBV allegations Since the news broke of the entertainer being charged with five sexual offences in the UK, the internet has been thrown into a frenzy — one that shows how, even to this day, we still punish women for speaking up.For many, Poco Lee is a beloved artist, one who has won the hearts of millions with his talent. And while he has been charged but not convicted, this admiration has fed into the...
2 months ago • 2 min read
BEAUTY FASHION LIFESTYLE CULTURE LOVE & SEX Fave shares her step-by-step routine to achieving her signature ‘Fairy Makeup’ look One of West Africa's most compelling pop exports, you may know Fave for her romantic tracks like “Baby Riddim” and “Mr Man”, or even her hit collaboration with Davido, “Kante”. But a less popular fact about the singer is her love for beauty. After all, one scroll through her Instagram feed, and her signature Y2K-esque makeup style is clear — thin eyebrows, red lips,...
2 months ago • 1 min read
BEAUTY FASHION LIFESTYLE CULTURE LOVE & SEX Florence “Cuppy” Otedola: Free, Finally For 17 years, Florence “Cuppy” Otedola has been watched, adored, and misunderstood in equal measure.But behind the previous vibrant pink aesthetic that defined Cuppy, there was Florence. And now, with that era fully behind her, she stands as a woman who has grown with intention in her craft, education, and career, confident in her place in the world and in her future. For our Entertainment Issue, she opens up...
3 months ago • 1 min read