The contemporary art world has seen an uptick in artists working with both textiles and with Indigenous craft traditions, but the two strands weave together in the work of Nengi Omuku, whose paintings ...

Nigerians are a boastful lot. They claim to be the continent’s best footballers, best filmmakers and best writers. It was a surprise then when Nigerian designers Bayo Adegbe and Ifeoma Anyanwu ...

LAGOS (Reuters) - Marcellina Akpojotor weaves past thumping sewing machines, and leaves a Lagos shop with a bag brimming with discarded fabric. The colourful pieces, which would typically be burned or ...

Known for its annual fashion week, the region’s influence on style has been expanding, with the help of these designers. By Tariro Mzezewa LAGOS, Nigeria — For the past decade, Nigeria’s best-known ...

"The way women feel when they wear my clothes is really what keeps me going," says Kai Collective founder Fisayo Longe. Fisayo Longe wants to be very rich, and not from an inheritance or marriage, but ...

On Thursday, July 26, Olympic contenders will unveil their competing athletes on the world stage, outfitted in looks representative of their nation’s heritage and history. The opening ceremony is not ...

A New York wholesale closeout business Closeout Explosion, has carved out a niche in its specialization of exporting brand name clothing, shoes, and handbags to Nigeria. The market for wholesale brand ...