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The year 2017 is kicking off on an exciting note as different destinations around the world are upping the game to offer tourists best facilities. Here is TLR top four destinations to see in 2017 as put together by NAOMI NDUBUEZE. Faena Hotel’s Tierra Santa Healing House Spa If…
Helon Habila, chair of the judging panel of the 2016 Etisalat Prize for Literature, has announced the 2016 longlist of nine books. The longlist is made up of entries from first-time authors whose books were published in the past 24 months. The longlisted books are Mr. and Mrs. Doctor by…
This luxury Oval guilloché décor lighter by Cartier is a statement piece to have this new year. It comes in black composite body, pink gold finish and measures 60 mm by 29 mm. Price: N261, 665.11 (£670) Available at cartier.co.uk…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN Whenever you travel to Adamawa in Yola, you need not worry about where to stay. Located at the American University of Nigeria, The AUN Hotel Conference Center & Spa features a unique ambience to make your stay worth it. The hotel consists of fifty-eight spacious guest rooms including…
Add glamour to your home bar in 2017 with this exquisite Waterford Decanter and tumblers. With its modernist intersecting cuts and linear chevrons, Dungarvan Barware brings a classic 1950s era crystal pattern into a contemporary setting for the latest in sophisticated entertaining. The Dungarvan Barware collection is the perfect complement…
Kick off the New Year with this collector’s item luxury Propellor washbag. Handcrafted in Hertfordshire from pebbled bull hide and smooth bridle leather with a gilt zip closure and interior pockets, it is a travel must-have in 2017. It is also available in black and navy. Price: N96, 663.10 (£250)…
What kind of books do you read? Now, I try to read books about people who have walk down this road before me. I will read books by late Steve Jobs, Jack Walsh. Mostly books about leadership; that’s the kind of books I am looking for. Some of the challenges…
ADE ADEFEKO, Vice President, Corporate and Government Relations, Olam Nigeria, is an executive with a simple yet elegant sense of style. He is a commercial diplomat who is passionate about the continent and its people. In this interview, he tells FUNKE OSAE-BROWN about his life and plans for Christmas. His…
Adopting the plush velvet trend this season, these luxury Egipane Pumps by Manolo Blahnik are designed in a point toe silhouette with a slick multi-colour panelled platforms. Red and black suede tonal patterned D’orsay pumps feature soft scalloped finish and black piping detail. It comes in velvet, black, red, cream…
Luxury Haute Couture brand Ferona recently came to Lagos, Nigeria for a night of romantic minimalism and private viewing of their latest SS17 collection at Luxury concept store, ALARA. Guests immersed themselves to a night of detail and technique as each design walked the runway Ferona is a fashion label…
Spoil yourself this Christmas with bespoke The Case Factory iPhone cases at its pop-up in Selfridges, London. The pop-up which will be at Selfridges till January 8, 2017 offers its full range of luxury covers including cases made in python-printed calf leather from N29, 049.59 (£75) in a subtle cashmere…
Dayo Olomu, has been appointed to the Southwark Diocesan Board of Education as the vice chair, Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development by the UK Education Board. Bimbo Roberts-Folayan, a former Chairman, Central Association of Nigerians in the UK, said in a statement on Monday. Olomu is a UK-based Nigerian…
Make a statement this season with these 24ct-gold-plated Anjo Wings earrings by Tres Almas, one of several next-generation Latin American design brands featured on cool e-boutique Cooperativa. The oversized, layered, and textured 24k gold plated statement wing earrings is must-have. Available at cooperativeshop.com Price: N90, 222.99 (($286)…
Renaissance Hotels has announced the opening of its first hotel in Sub-Saharan Africa – the Renaissance Lagos Ikeja Hotel. Located in Nigeria’s commercial center and city known for its music, fashion, cuisine, art and nightlife – Lagos – Renaissance Lagos Ikeja offers world-class amenities, modern aesthetic, sophisticated service and unique…
The year just got better for Miss Chioma Stephanie Obiadi who represented Anambra state as she emerged the 40th Miss Nigeria Queen. The event which was held on the 19th of December 2016 at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos had Ayo Makun aka AY and Lala Akindoju as…
NAOMI NDUBUEZE The National Theatre witnessed an influx of people from the Yoruba Film industry on the Thursday, 15 of December, 2016 at the celebration of the 20 years’ remembrance of the film legend, Adeyemi Josiah Afolayan, popularly known as Ade Love. Popular practitioners in the industry like Lere Paimo,…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN The large car park at the Harbour Point was nearly filled when I arrived for the 2016 edition of FirstBank sponsored Eventful Fiesta of Flavours on Monday. The security man dressed in sparkling white uniform politely asked for my wristband which gave me access into the arena. Beads…
This new Piaget Altiplano watch is 38 mm making it the thinnest hand-wound mechanical watch in the world. It comes in a 3.65 mm, a total symbiosis between the case and the Manufacture movement and 18K rose gold case. In alligator strap. Price: N8, 279, 940.37 (£21,200). Available at piaget.com…
NAOMI NDUBUEZE Lovers of exclusive statement fashion pieces are in for a great treat with the opening of House of GYMT on Sunday in Lekki Phase one, Lagos, Nigeria. Owned by top model and fashion entrepreneur, Princess Kelechi Romeo Oghene, the fashion house offers stylish dresses made from African prints,…
Some top oil magnates, captains of industries and government dignitaries including Bola Shagaya and business mogul Julius Rone gathered on Thursday, December 15, 2016 to celebrate the opening of Alter Ego Private Atelier, the first-of-its-kind private Atelier in Africa. The invitations only event held at Alter Ego Private Atelier…
